Articles by John Oldani

Skagit Public Utility District plans to replace an aging water well with a higher-capacity source, but drilling into a flowing aquifer will require extra precautions.

Sacramento Suburban Water District decided to purchase Kirby's Pump and Mechanical rather than continue outsourcing its well maintenance and repair work.

Dillon Reservoir has fallen to roughly 58% of capacity, exposing a decades-old roadway and raising new concerns about water supplies heading into 2027.

Recent EPA enforcement notices put mechanical-integrity testing back in the spotlight. 

Recently, The Driller spoke with Kevin Gast, co-founder and CEO of water technology firm, VVater, about the challenges facing municipalities and the industry.

Greenbelt's North Well Field project could add four production wells tapping the Ogallala Aquifer, with extensive pumping tests helping determine how many wells are ultimately needed.

Replacement transfer case shipped from Illinois highlights the importance of support equipment and logistics in drilling operations

Crews drilled 263 boreholes to depths of 850 feet as part of a district geothermal system that will heat and cool the university's research buildings.