Water

Well Integrity Under Pressure: Preventing Failures That Threaten Groundwater

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:21:49 -0400

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

"The Road Not Planned" Howe to inspire the next generation of drilling professionals

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Tom Howe’s unconventional path from a Michigan fruit farm to WMU helped shape an educator who has trained more than 500 students while strengthening ties between geoscience and the drilling trades.

From Trade Wars to the Rig Floor: What the Global Potash Scramble Means for U.S. Drillers and Groundwater

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As geopolitical whiplash highlights America's 90% reliance on imported potash, unlocking domestic reserves comes down to solution mining, deep injection wells, and protecting shallow aquifers.

Water Tanker Breakdown Briefly Delays Drilling at Nevada Phosphate Project

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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

Latest Methods Used by Labs to Detect PFAS Outlined

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:38:24 -0400

An in-house detection of PFAS in water, air, and solids is increasing.

Deb Haaland: Groundwater, geothermal and conservation key components to New Mexico's future

kgabriel@bnpmedia.com (Kerith Gabriel) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The former Secretary of Interior and New Mexico gubernatorial candidate talks all things water and its conservation in an exclusive sitdown with The Driller.

EPA Changes Approach to Leaking Underground Tanks in Midwest

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:31:06 -0400

The agency says more targeted testing helped close 10 leaking underground storage tank cases in Michigan and Minnesota while cutting investigation costs.

The Anthropology of Drilling: A Field Guide for Drillers, Engineers, Scientists, and GCs

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

What happens when engineers, scientists and GCs step into the natural habitat of Homo Sapiens Drillerus? Mud flies, field instincts take over and engineered plans meet what the ground is actually willing to give you. Take a humorous trip inside drill crew culture and discover why respecting the experience at the controls can help keep projects moving.

‘One Well Creates Many’: The wild story of how the South Carolina Groundwater Association got S.C. House Bill 5111 passed

kgabriel@bnpmedia.com (Kerith Gabriel) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The SCGWA "set precedent" when it comes to other associations fighting for a right to own a private water well. Here's how they did it.

EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan Expected to Cut Industrial Discharges of PFAS Substances

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:35:26 -0400

The new plan includes a list of more than 180 state reuse regulations, guidelines compiled by EPA

Uncharted Waters, Chapter II: A Community Blueprint for Defending Against Industrial Exploitation.

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:02:01 -0400

An examination into stopping developers from isolating landowners, one dry borehole at a time with proactive blueprints to protect water lifelines.

EPA Adds Microplastics to Drinking Water Watch List, but Regulation Could Be a Long Way Off

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:53 -0400

Environmental watchdogs argue the move is unlikely to lead to enforceable limits anytime soon.

What they’re drilling for in Robbinsdale, Minn.

kgabriel@bnpmedia.com (Kerith Gabriel) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A PFAS investigation is taking drilling crews hundreds of feet underground in search of the contamination source.

The Regulatory Blind Spot and Hydrological Reality

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:50:59 -0400

Private wells can feel the effects of large-scale groundwater use, even when pumping happens far below the surface. With federal oversight limited, local groundwater expertise may become increasingly important in evaluating development impacts before wells start running dry.

Veolia Files Lawsuit in Delaware to Recover PFAS Treatment Costs from Nine Companies

kgabriel@bnpmedia.com (Kerith Gabriel) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The suit, filed in Delaware Superior Court, alleges that nine industrial companies near Veolia's Stanton Plant are culpable in creating high levels of PFAS in Delaware's drinking water.

Another Shortage Affecting America's Water? The Decline of People Working in the Sector

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:45:34 -0400

The EPA is looking for ways to bring more workers into the nation’s water sector as expected retirements raise concerns about who will operate and maintain drinking water and wastewater systems in the years ahead.

EPA releases new checklist aimed at catching drinking water issues earlier

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

EPA officials say the move is intended to help the agency and state regulators work together to assess water systems and protect drinking water.

2026 State of the Drilling Industry Report

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A latest look at what’s powering water, energy and infrastructure

Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR)

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:24:33 -0400

The critical realities of permanent land subsidence and well-construction safety, and why local policy and community involvement are essential to preventing "water bankruptcy."

EPA Opens Door to More Off-Grid Power for Data Centers, but Questions Remain

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Generating power outside the public grid could give data center developers more flexibility, but the environmental and ratepayer impacts are far from settled.

EPA Turns Attention to Rural Water Challenges in Western Kansas

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:57:19 -0400

Rural water systems rarely make national headlines, but they play a critical role in keeping communities healthy and local economies running.

The Unknown Formation

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:01:23 -0400

From spring poles to smart rigs, a look at the evolution of water well drilling

Smarter PFAS Barriers Start with Better Site Data

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

From adsorption testing to injection strategy, experts explain the decisions that help remediation contractors build more effective PFAS containment systems.

America’s Largest Aquifer Is Drying Up. Ranchers Are Running Out of Room for Guesswork

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Ogallala Aquifer supports millions of people and one of the nation's most productive agricultural regions, but decades of heavy pumping have taken a toll. Learn how better water data is helping producers manage every gallon more effectively.

High-Tech Gold Rush: A Crisis for Rural Aquifers

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Data centers are exploding in rural America. Brock Yordy reveals the hidden, destabilizing cost to your water supply.

What’s it like to be in the business of drilling? We ask an unlikely face in a growing industry.

kgabriel@bnpmedia.com (Kerith Gabriel) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

He came to drilling with questions, not experience. Two years later, Gerard Sylvain says humility, hard work, and the right team made all the difference.

From power generation to water supply, here’s what the impending El Niño can expose

brock@thedriller.com (Brock Yordy) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0400

El Niño is coming. Brock Yordy explains the impacts on groundwater, drilling job sites, and global water infrastructure.

EPA announces $2.9 billion project to eradicate lead-based piping still used today in drinking water.

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:38:05 -0400

The EPA says it's prepared for the long haul when it comes to providing cleaner water.

Is $39 million enough to clean up PFAS contamination in Pennsylvania? The EPA thinks so.

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

This new wave of funding specifically targets drinking water contamination in vulnerable communities.

A new direction for federal water policy?

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:41:27 -0400

With EPA reshaping its approach to water policies, environmental advocates question if the agency's ideas can offset larger infrastructure and consumption problems.