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21 The New Definition of SuccessBy Mike Price

Today’s struggling housing market has changedhow groundwater professionals operate.

26 Expo HighlightsKnow all of the happenings that have learning,networking, and fun in mind.

30 Expo Educational OpportunitiesFind out about the countless opportunities tolearn and improve your skills at the Expo thisyear.

45 Groundwater Expo Registration FormRegister now so you don’t wait in line on site.

46 Water Well PersonalitiesBy Jennifer Strawn

The Growth of an Industry

FEATURED ARTICLES

10 In This Issue12 Industry Newsline18 The Log19 Web Notes66 Coming Events68 Newsmakers70 State Watch72 Featured Products76 Classified Marketplace86 Index of Advertisers88 Closing Time

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48 Safety Matters by Jack Glass, CIH, CSP, QEP, CHMMWhat a Safety Supervisor Needs to Know—Part 2Safety for the staff won’t just happen. It is somethingsupervisors need to actively pursue.

52 Engineering Your Business by Ed Butts, PE, CPIGroundwater TreatmentPart 6(c). Incrustation and Scaling

58 Your Money by William J. LynottLooking for ConsensusConsider the advice of investment professionals whenmaking your next financial move.

62 The After Market by Ron SleeMaking Money Is a By-Product of Being inBusinessIt’s not the reason you are in business.

64 Savvy Selling by Michelle NicholsPrioritize! It’s a Matter of UrgencyAll sorts of obligations demand our attention, but someare more vital than others.

The views expressed in the columns are the authors’ opinions based on their professionalexperience.

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I always arrive at theGroundwater Expo aday or two before it

begins so I can help mycolleagues at the NationalGround Water Associa-tion set things up.

And yes, I think it’samazing how a section of an empty con-vention center can be transformed intothe biggest show in the groundwater in-dustry. After 12 years, I’m still blownaway by our corner of the center everytime the show kicks off.

During those times of buildingbooths, stocking bookstore shelves, andputting up signs I begin seeing oldfriends as NGWA members start arriv-ing early too.

This is my favorite time.I’ve gotten to know a lot of great

people and catching up with a contrac-tor, manufacturer, supplier, consultant,or academic who has assisted me on aproject through the years is fun. We askabout each other’s families, business,and vacations, but always make sure toend with “If you need anything, justgive me a call.”

And we mean it too. I can’t tell youhow many times I’ve picked up thephone or sent an e-mail “to bouncesomething off” an industry professionalwho I consider an expert in their field.Believe me, I consider my pool of con-tacts an invaluable resource.

You could have such relationshipstoo, you know. Gaining such friends andhelpful industry contacts isn’t privy tome because I work for NGWA.

They come with wanting to grow as a professional. And that can be done by

attending the Expo and participating inthe hours and hours of professional de-velopment, walking the endless aisles inthe Exhibit Hall, and taking part in themultiple networking opportunities.

Doing so will enable you to meet andtalk to people from all around the coun-try. You’ll find out they have encoun-tered many of the same tasks as you.This will enable you to develop yourown pool of contacts for those in-evitable tough days on the job.

The list of workshops and panels atthis year’s Expo, which takes place December 4-7 in Las Vegas, Nevada, isamazing. There are sessions on topicscritical to your success being taught byrespected professionals.

The Exhibit Hall will be open for 10hours and you’ll need that time as it willbe jam-packed with the top manufactur-ers and suppliers in the industry. Walkthe hall even if you’re not currently inthe market for a new tool or product.Just talking with representatives of theleading firms is good as they can pro-vide tips and ideas that can help you.

I urge you to attend the Expo becauseI know it can impact your business. Andwhen you come in future years, remem-ber to look for me and say “Hello.”


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My Favorite Part of the Show

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Discover. Connect. GROW.

Discover the tried-and-true, as well as all that’s new. Learn from industry experts during 70-plus hours of educational offerings ranging from air rotary drilling and understanding well problems to reducing losses and CDL driver qualifications. Explore the latest in products and services from hundreds of exhibitors.

Connect with old friends, make new ones, and forge partnerships across all sectors of the industry. Plus have some fun at activities such as the Attendee Welcome Party and Nashville Kickoff Reception.

Grow your business and your industry, as well as professionally and personally.

Discover

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GROW

From exhibits and education to activities and awards, you’ll not want to miss a minute of this year’s stellar groundwater industry event!

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“Expo is the premiere groundwater event for education and new equipment technology.”

—Andy Cano,California Department

of Toxic Substance Control

“The seminars that I attended were . . . excellent and well worth the time . . . . The exhibition hall was awesome . . . . What a wonderful opportunity to connect with drillers not only from around the United States but also from other countries.”

— Mike Wahlfield, Wahlfield Drilling Co.

“I was very satisfied with this year’s . . . Expo. The classes which I attended were full of valuable information . . . . My only disappointment was that I couldn’t attend every class . . . .”

— Bill Himes, Himes Drilling Co.

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The 2012 Groundwater Expo is the focus of the October2012 issue of Water Well Journal as more than 20pages are dedicated to the biggest show in the ground-

water industry.The Expo takes place December 4-7 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This is the 18th time Las Vegas has hosted the event and thethird consecutive year. All of the days are filled with a varietyof events that provide you with the opportunity to learn andimpact your business when you return home.

You can find out about all of the happenings in the “ExpoHighlights” section on page 26. Starting with the opening dayof the Expo, the section covers the key events happeningthroughout the four days. Included are details on keynotespeaker Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey, a former A.O. SmithCorp. employee-turned-pro golfer who never gave up on

his dream to make the PGA Tour; the kickoff lecture of theNGWREF McEllhiney Lecture Series; and a reception thatbegins the excitement for the 2013 Expo that returns to Nash-ville, Tennessee, for the first time since 2001.

The 2013 McEllhiney Lecturer is JohnJansen, Ph.D., PG, a principal and senior hydrogeologist for Cardno ENTRIX. He willdebut his lecture titled “Keeping the PumpPrimed: Aquifer Sustainability.” Jansen willexplain how several different definitions of“sustainability” apply to the management of anaquifer, and how these different definitions may affect yourbusiness. He will also detail how regulatory practices areevolving, and why they must balance local economic and political realties with environmental needs to be accepted and successful.

Details about the “Expo Educational Opportunities” areon page 30. There are more than 70 educational opportunitiesand they range from workshops to panel discussions and theycover a variety of topics. The offerings come in the followingcategories: business management, geothermal operations,groundwater supply, and groundwater quality.

Freelance writer Jennifer Strawn profiles Dan Meyer,MGWC, CVCLD, who is the incoming president of the Na-tional Ground Water Association Board of Directors in thismonth’s Water Well Personalities article titled “The Growth

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Associate Editor Mike Price explores how today’s strug-gling housing market has changed the way groundwater pro-fessionals operate in “The New Definition of Success” onpage 21. Price speaks with someone from all four segments ofthe industry—a water well contractor, manufacturer, supplier,and scientist and engineer—to gain better insight into whattheir mind-set is in these uncertain times. The article reveals how important it is to be-come flexible and shed the “old way” of doingthese things and be open to trying somethingnew to stay in business. This is highlighted bya water well contractor in Maine who has abackground in heating and cooling and securesdifferent types of geothermal projects in thedrilling offseason to stay busy throughout the year. In the accompanying sidebar article, a variety of resources are provided by the National Ground Water Association to become more efficient at the job site, including the DrillingCost Calculator, the Geothermal Cost Calculator, and thePump Installation Cost Calculator. All three tools are free toNGWA members.

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EPA Updates Lead-Free Standards for Drinking WaterProductsThe U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency sought feedback on what are thequestions, concerns, costs, and impactsto consumers and businesses in imple-menting a new lower lead standard indrinking water products. Written com-ments had been due by August 31, andfeedback wasn’t released by press time. The Reduction of Lead in Drinking

Water Act changed the definition oflead-free to mean not containing more

than a weighted average of 0.25% leadwhen used with respect to the wettedsurfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumb-ing fittings, and fixtures. As of January4, 2014, no person may introduce intocommerce or use any pipe, pipe orplumbing fitting or fixture, in the instal-lation or repair of any public water sys-tem or any plumbing in a residential ornonresidential facility providing waterfor human consumption that is not lead-free under this new definition. Back inventory that does not meet

the 0.25% lead-free calculation cannotbe installed after January 3, 2014 unless

it is exempt from the prohibitions. Thedefinition of lead-free solder and flux—0.2% lead—was not affected by the Act.The EPA laid out some implementa-

tion issues and potential options at an August 16 stakeholders’ meeting.Among the topics discussed were thescope of the law and its exemptions,product labeling, the potential for thirdparty certification, the repair of existingproducts or components, and the effec-tive date of the amendments as well asthe timeline for rulemaking. During the meeting, the EPA asked

for and received feedback on questionsor concerns such as (1) the repair, re-placement, and reinstallation of prod-ucts or components of products; (2) how products that can be used for eitherpotable or non-potable purposes shouldbe treated; (3) the scope of exemptionsincluding what qualifies as products“where the water is not anticipated to beused for human consumption”; and (4)the cost implications, including mar-ginal costs, to manufacturers in imple-menting the new law, including thevarious options laid out by the EPA. The EPA is also seeking feedback on

whether guidance, separate from therulemaking process, would be helpful.Rulemaking is not expected to be com-pleted until the end of 2013 or later,close to or potentially beyond the Janu-ary 4, 2014 date when only productsmeeting the 0.25% lead-free calculationcan be installed in all drinking water applications. Individuals at the meeting and others

had until August 31 to provide feedbackto the EPA on these or other issues.There will be additional opportunities tocomment, such as when draft rules arereleased.Visit www.NGWA.org for updates by

the EPA.

Bestselling Author to Speak at NGWA SummitCharles Fishman has been named the

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Fishman, an award-winning reporterwho has spent the last several years try-ing to understand water issues aroundthe world, is the New York Times best-selling author of the book, The BigThirst: The Secret Life and TurbulentFuture of Water. Focusing on society’srelationship with water, his message iscautionary, but optimistic: There is stillno reason for a global water crisis asthere is more than enough water, it justhas to be used smartly.Since The Big Thirst was published,

Fishman has spoken about water issuesat the University of Pennsylvania, theUniversity of Michigan, the Massachu-

setts Institute of Technology, and theU.S. State Department. To learn more about the 2013 NGWA

Summit, visit groundwatersummit.org. The Big Thirst and other groundwater

resources can be found in NGWA’s On-line Bookstore at www.NGWA.org.An interview with Charles Fishman

can be read in the September 2011 issueof Water Well Journal at www.watewelljournal.com.

United States and Canada Sign Amended Great LakesWater Quality AgreementU.S. Environmental Protection

Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jacksonand Canada’s Minister of the Environ-ment Peter Kent signed the newlyamended Great Lakes Water QualityAgreement, September 7 at a formalceremony in Washington, D.C. Firstsigned in 1972 and last amended in1987, the Great Lakes Water QualityAgreement is a model of binational co-operation to protect the world’s largestsurface freshwater system and the healthof the surrounding communities.

The revised agreement will facilitateUnited States and Canadian action onthreats to Great Lakes water quality and includes strengthened measures toanticipate and prevent ecological harm.New provisions address aquatic invasivespecies, habitat degradation, and the effects of climate change, and supportcontinued work on existing threats topeople’s health and the environment inthe Great Lakes Basin such as harmfulalgae, toxic chemicals, and dischargesfrom vessels.The overall purpose of the agreement

is “to restore and maintain the chemical,physical, and biological integrity of thewaters” of the Great Lakes and the portion of the St. Lawrence River thatincludes the Canada–United States border. Both governments sought exten-sive input from stakeholders before andthroughout the negotiations to amendthe agreement. Additionally, theamended agreement expands opportuni-ties for public participation on GreatLakes issues.For more information, visit www

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Layne Christensen CelebratesAnniversary by Ringing StockMarket Opening BellLayne Christensen Co. announced

August 23 that CEO Rene Robichaudwould commemorate the company’s130th anniversary by ringing the open-ing bell at the NASDAQ Stock Marketon August 30. Robichaud was to bejoined by members of Layne’s executiveteam and Board of Directors.Robichaudnoted, “Our NASDAQ listing has been

an important part of Layne’s growth,and we are honored to ring the openingbell. Since our founding in 1882 as a re-gional water resource provider, Laynehas grown and evolved into a globalwater management, construction, anddrilling company. As we move aheadunder our One Layne operating philoso-phy, we will continue to invent, propose,and deliver responsible solutions to theworld’s water, mineral, and energy chal-lenges.”Layne is a global solutions provider

to the world of essential natural re-sources—water, mineral, and energy.

Housing Starts Dropped 1.1% in JulyHousing starts fell 1.1% in July, the

Commerce Department said August 16,according to Transport Topics. Startsfell to an annual rate of 746,000 units,from 754,000 in June. The level waslower than economists’ median forecastof a 756,000 rate, Bloomberg reported.Single-family home starts fell 6.5%

to a 502,000 rate, the first decline sinceFebruary. Work on multifamily units,which are often more volatile, rose 12%to an annual rate of 244,000, which wasa five-month high. Starts dropped 5.3% in the West, but

building permits in that region jumped14% in July.

Construction Materials PricesDipped in JulyThe cost of key construction materi-

als dropped for the third consecutivemonth in July, pushing down year-over-year prices for the first time since 2009,according to an analysis of producerprice index figures released August 14by the Associated General Contractorsof America. However, association officials

warned that recent spikes in diesel fueland steel prices might drive up the costof construction again, and they urgedlawmakers to invest in needed infra-structure projects promptly while pricesremain low.“This price decline may be the last,

given the large jumps in diesel fuel andsteel prices that have occurred or beenannounced since the Labor Departmentcollected this producer price data inmid-July,” said Ken Simonson, the asso-ciation’s chief economist. “If economicgrowth accelerates, we are likely to seean end to discounted prices for construc-tion activity.”The producer price index for inputs

to construction—covering materials thatgo into every type of project, plus itemsconsumed by contractors such as dieselfuel—decreased 0.7% in July and 0.6%from a year earlier, Simonson noted.The year-over-year decline was the firstsince November 2009, he added.Simonson observed that falling

prices for several key construction ma-terials produced the July monthly andyear-to-year decreases. The price index

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for steel mill products tumbled 2.8% in July and 5.9% from a year ago. Theindex for diesel fuel fell 0.2% in Julyand 9.3% over 12 months. The index forcopper and brass mill shapes rose 0.5%for the month, but plunged 16% sinceJuly 2011. Aluminum mill productsdropped in price by 1.3% over themonth and 9.4% over 12 months.A few materials posted substantial

increases for the month and the year, Simonson added. The index for gypsumproducts increased by 1.4% in June and16% compared with July 2011, whilethe index for insulation materialsclimbed by 3.5% and 8% percent, respectively.The price indexes for finished non-

residential buildings, which measurewhat contractors estimate they wouldcharge to put up new structures, rosemodestly both for the month and year-over-year, Simonson noted. The indexfor new industrial buildings posted arise of 0.1% in July and 1.9% over 12months. The index for new office con-struction also rose 0.1% for the monthand climbed 2.5% for the year. Theindex for new school construction wasup 0.2% in July and 3.5% from a yearago. The price for new warehouse con-struction rose 0.5% for the month and3.5% from a year ago.You can view the July PPI tables at

www.agc.org/galleries/news/PPI.Tables.201207.pdf.

NGWA Members Participate in Roundtable BriefingNGWA CEO Kevin McCray, CAE,

arranged for several NGWA members to take part in a roundtable briefing for a U.S. Trade and DevelopmentAgency/China Groundwater ReverseTrade Mission meeting on July 16 inWashington, D.C. This mission included Chinese dele-

gates influential in groundwater protec-tion and remediation in China andinterested in learning all about the approaches currently being used in theUnited States. In addition, NGWA Director of

Membership Trisha Freeman invitedNGWA members to attend a July 23business briefing by the Chinese in Den-ver, Colorado, that allowed the Chinesedelegates to meet other NGWA membercompanies who are engaged in the

cleanup of contaminated soil andgroundwater sites. Freeman attended themeeting to welcome NGWA membersand to distribute information aboutNGWA services to the Chinese dele-gates. Both opportunities show the effort NGWA makes on its members’behalf to provide potential internationalbusiness opportunities.

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As we look ahead in the New Year, it’sa good time to look at protecting your

vision.Deteriorating vision is one of the most

troubling and early signs of aging or pooreye health. From nearsightedness to maculardegeneration, much can go wrong with yourvision if your eyes are not properly cared for.

The eyes can start to change rapidly afterage 40. You may notice that you seem toneed brighter or more light to read fine printor see details. If you never needed prescrip-tion lenses, you may find they are nowrequired for reading or close work. If youalready wear prescription lenses or contactsfor driving and distant vision, youroptometrist may advise bifocals are nowneeded.

By age 40, most drivers will notice theyno longer can see as well at night and thatheadlight glare bothers them much morethan when they were younger. This isfrom the natural aging process but may beaggravated further by high blood pressure,medications, diabetes, or smoking. Theseconditions can lead to progressive loss ofvision and ultimately blindness if not treatedproperly.

Cataracts occur when the lens of the eyebecomes cloudy, causing double or blurredvision, problems with glare, and difficultyseeing at night or in low light. Treatmentvaries from eyeglasses to surgery, includingpossible lens implants depending on the indi-vidual patient. Get treatment if detectedearly. Do not wait for significant visionimpairment before seeking treatment.

Glaucoma, a painless buildup of pressurein the eye, is a leading cause of blindness.You can lose your vision, particularlyperipheral or side vision, and not even real-ize it until the vision loss is significant.African Americans over age 40, everyoneelse over age 60, and those with a familyhistory of glaucoma are at highest risk.Treatment is the simple daily use of eyedrops or oral medication if caught early.

Diabetic Retinopathy is caused whenexcessive blood sugar damages the tiny ves-sels that nourish the retina. All diabeticsshould have a comprehensive eye exam eachyear. The National Institutes of Health advis-es that 90% of diabetes-related blindnesscan be prevented by controlling blood sugar,blood pressure, and cholesterol.

Macular Degeneration is when abnormalblood vessels grow on the retina and leakblood, affecting central vision. The changecan be so subtle and gradual that it can goundetected for years, particularly if regulareye exams are not performed. Maculardegeneration is a major cause of blindnessfor those over 60. It is treated with lasertherapy, medications, and miniature telescop-ic implants.

Retinal Tear or Detachment can occurfrom an injury, but also for no apparent rea-son. The retina pulls away from the connec-tive tissue between the white of the eye andthe retina—its source of oxygen and nutri-ents—causing a risk of permanent visionloss. Symptoms include a sudden abundanceof floaters (specs or strings in the eye), sud-

den flashes of light or blurriness in the eye,and a possible shadow or fog over part of thevisual field. It should be noted that havingone or two floaters in the eye is normal, buta sudden increase in the number of floaterscalls for an eye examination.

Dry Eye occurs when tears are notenough to keep the eye moist. The resultis stinging, burning, redness, eye fatigue,pain, or badly blurred vision. Treatment caninclude over-the-counter or prescription eyedrops. Minor surgical correction may beneeded in more extreme cases to openblocked tear glands or to trap moisture in theeye. If left untreated, corneal scratching andeye infections can occur.

The secret to maintaining good vision isa thorough annual eye exam by a qualifiedphysician so that early treatment for any eyehealth or vision impairments found duringthe exams can take place.

Any sudden changes in vision or changein appearance of the eyes should result in aprompt trip to the optometrist. Do not waitfor your next scheduled annual exam.

Protect your eyes so you can continue tosee clearly into the future.

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Preventing Backing

Accidents

Water well drilling has someunique and special hazards asso-ciated with driving. We have all

kinds of vehicles, both small and large,and construction sites can be difficult toaccess—requiring special maneuveringand placement around the site.

Even getting on the site can be tricky,often requiring us to back into areas with alot of other trades working in and aroundour work site. One of the leading causes ofaccidents is backing accidents which cancause both property damage and vehicledamage.

Let’s look at some exposures and con-trols we can put into use to prevent one of the most frequent types of claims withvehicles.

Park or position your vehicle defen-sively.Avoid the need to back up wheneveryou can. Survey the site in advance andsee if you can avoid backing by pullingyour vehicle or equipment in an area thatwill not require you to back up. Alwayslook for the “drive through space.”

Install backup alarms on all vehicles.If the unit has a blind spot, it needs analarm. A general rule of thumb is that if itis bigger than a pickup truck or an SUV, itshould have a backup alarm. And it shouldbe loud enough to wake up the neighbors.

Use a spotter.Whenever possible, usesomeone else to assist you in backing.Make sure you have preplanned hand sig-

nals and that you can hear them and seethem at all times.

Use traffic cones.After you park, usetraffic cones to make sure others can’tblock you in and your vehicle is visible toothers. When you leave the site, have thetraffic cones be the last thing you load inthe vehicle. That way, you have to walkaround the vehicle to see if there are anyobstructions or hazards.

Look before you back. If you can getout of the vehicle safely, observe the sitebefore you back up. Make a special note ofanything that may be a problem. Thingslike soft ground, other vehicles, construc-tion materials, and other workers you maynot be able to see without first getting outand walking around the vehicle.

Rear-mounted cameras. Many vehiclesare not equipped with rear-mounted cam-eras. While these cameras can be sensitiveto maintain on much of your equipment,consider testing them out on selectiveunits.

High visibility. Lights on your vehiclecan assist in visibility. Evaluate the possi-bility of installing additional strobe or con-struction lights on vehicles to make themeven more visible to others on the site. Useyour horn as well to notify others of yourpresence. If you have to get out of the vehicle to survey the site, be sure you areusing a high visibility traffic vest andproper personal protective equipment.

Eliminate distractions. Keep the radiooff. Don’t use cell phones or other deviceswhen backing unless you’re using themwhile the vehicle is stopped for directionsor if you can use them hands free with aspotter if site conditions are too loud tohear a spotter. Don’t rely exclusively on a phone or radio for directions from a spotter.

Night work. Take special precautionsfor backing in the dark or in threateningweather conditions. Your field of vision isdramatically reduced and you need to beextra vigilant in these situations.

New hire observations. Have all newdrivers practice their backing skills andevaluate them before letting them back on normal job sites. Skill in one vehicledoesn’t necessarily translate to skill in a different vehicle. Make sure drivers arepracticing in the vehicle they will be using.

The Hartford does not warrant that the im-plementation of any recommendation con-tained herein will result in the eliminationof any unsafe conditions at your businesslocations or with respect to your businessoperations. The Hartford assumes no re-sponsibility for the control or correction ofhazards or legal compliance with respect toyour business practices. Readers seeking toresolve specific safety, legal or business is-sues or concerns related to the informationprovided should consult their safety con-sultant, attorney, or business advisors.

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Brochure Gives Guidance onWater Testing Near Oil and GasActivitiesThe National Ground Water Associa-

tion and the Ground Water ProtectionCouncil are making available a water-testing brochure for household waterwell owners living near oil or gas development and completion activities,including hydraulic fracturing.The brochure is timely with hydrau-

lic fracturing emerging as an issueacross the United States. Thirty-threestates have oil and/or natural gas pro-duction and, according to the InterstateOil and Gas Compact Commission,more than 90% of U.S. oil and naturalgas wells use hydraulic fracturing. The NGWA-GWPC brochure walks

water well owners through how to goabout getting their water tested prior tooil and gas activities to establish base-line water quality. It then providesguidelines for retesting the water afteroil and gas development and completionactivities.

Addressed in the brochure are issuessuch as “chain-of-custody” testing toensure unbiased, accurate sampling andtest results; what constituents to test;what to do if one’s water qualitychanges; and where to go to get moreinformation.The brochure, which is an abbrevi-

ated version of the previously publishedNGWA Information Brief on “WaterWells in Proximity to Natural Gas or Oil Development” at www.ngwa.org/Documents/Water_Wells_in_proximity_info_brief_2012.pdf, can be downloadedunder the “Water Quality” tab at Wellowner.org. The PDF can be provided toa printer or used for desktop printing.

NGWREF Commits to FundingNational, International ProjectsThe National Ground Water Research

and Educational Foundation haslaunched a major fundraising campaignto underwrite national and internationalgroundwater projects.“This is the first major campaign the

Foundation has undertaken in nearly 16 years. Our ulti-mate goal is to raise at least $3 millionover the next 18months,” says Steve Schneider,MGWC, presidentof NGWREF.Schneider stressedthat 100% of fundsraised will go toFoundation programs.A range of pro-

grams provide excel-lent opportunities forthose interested insupporting ground-water initiatives thatbenefit people andthe environment, says NGWREF Vice President Art Becker, MGWC,CPG.The Foundation

will continue to seeksupport for programssuch as ground-water research,

the Henry Darcy Distinguished LectureSeries in Groundwater Science, and theWilliam A. McEllhiney DistinguishedLecture Series in Water Well Technol-ogy. However, NGWREF proposes tofund a number of new programs as well.“For example, in our Developing Na-

tions projects we will not only continueto help drill water wells for people inneed, but we will also offer training andoperating standards to help set up ongo-ing maintenance projects, too,” Beckersays.“We also want to start a domestic

assistance program through our WaterWells for America program, where wecan help elderly people and other spe-cial populations in rural areas with theirwater well needs.” Following are the campaign funding

areas:• Workforce Development, $1.25million, which includes the two lecture series and NGWREF’s twoscholarship programs

• USA Groundwater Fund, $1 mil-lion, which includes the domesticwater well assistance program, publiceducation programs focusing ongroundwater and water wells, and education and training for ground-water professionals

• Developing Nations Fund,$500,000, which includes the interna-tional groundwater supply projects,and education and training

• Groundwater Research Fund,$150,000, which finances new re-search considered important to un-derstanding groundwater resourcesand water well systems

• 21st Century Fund, which allowsdonors to make flexible, unrestrictedgifts to meet funding opportunitiesthat arise.To learn more about NGWREF,

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The 2012 NGWA Groundwater Expoonline booth selection database is upand running for industry manufacturersand suppliers at groundwaterexpo.comand nearly 90% ofthe initial floorspace was sold, sothe floor plan wasamended to accom-modate even more industry manufactur-ers and suppliers. With the onlineprocess, you can request your boothspace, complete the exhibit application,and pay for the space with a credit card.

The Expo gives you the opportunityto gain direct access to thousands ofgroundwater professionals. You canmeet a year’s worth of contacts in justtwo days and showcase your products atthe most prestigious show within thegroundwater industry. Attendees at theExpo are there to inspect and compareproducts and equipment vital to theirlivelihood.

Click on the “Exhibitor” tab to request your booth space and completethe exhibit application.

If you have questions, contactNGWA Director of Advertising and Exhibit Sales Vickie Wiles [email protected], or call (800) 551-7379, ext. 593. If outside the UnitedStates, call (614) 898-7791.

NGWA’s First Phone App for iPhone Provides Valuable Information

A glossary of ground-water and water wellterms is available fromNGWA as an iPhone application downloadableonline in the App Store atwww.apple.com/iphone/apps-for-iphone.

The application for Apple’s iPhone is$4.99 and educational institutions canreceive a discounted rate for multiplepurchases.

The glossary is based on NGWA’sLexicon of Groundwater and Water WellSystem Terms. NGWA’s Lexicon was selected by a task force of industry pro-

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The glossary is also available as adownloadable PDF file from NGWA. Tolearn more or to purchase this product,visit the NGWA Online Bookstore atwww.NGWA.org, or call (800) 551-7379or (614) 898-7791.

NGWA’s Wellowner.org HelpsYou Inform Your CustomersAbout Water Wells

NGWA’s Wellowner.org is a one-stopresource for water well system ownersand customers with information relatingto well systems and groundwater.

Throughout, the importance of regu-lar well maintenance and water testingis demonstrated again and again. Itpoints out that a water well system is a direct link to an underground water reserve and the responsibility is theowners’ to protect this valuable naturalresource, as well as safeguard their family’s health.

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The mentality of groundwaterprofessionals continues toevolve ever since the housingmarket collapsed four years ago.

Gone are the days where ample busi-ness opportunities flowed naturally.Today one must actively pursue and selltheir services in a smaller, more compet-itive marketplace. Instead of hitting acertain sales figure, many in the ground-water industry simply aim to stay busyeach day.

“In 2010 we had to start switching to that line of thinking,” says ChadGrignon, driller/owner of Pine StateDrilling Inc. in Athens, Maine. “I seeevery year, especially in the construc-tion market, things are slowing downmore and more. Thank God for my heat-ing and air conditioning background.”

Business success now focuses onlongevity rather than sales and profit.For companies weathering this eco-nomic storm, staying in business has become standard operating procedure.

“The unpredictability of our market isthe biggest hurdle,” says Dusty Nabor,executive vice president of 101 Pipe &Casing Inc., a steel pipe distributor andfabricator specializing in the water welland geothermal industry and headquar-tered in Agoura Hills, California.

“The ones who are prepared andhave put plans and measures in place to deal with the unforeseen will be thesuccessful ones . . . and by successful, I mean still in business.”

Here we look at four segments of thegroundwater industry—water well con-tractors, manufacturers, suppliers, andscientists and engineers—to learn moreabout what their mind-set is in these uncertain times.

ContractorAs reported in mid-August, home

construction is beginning to recover. A Census Bureau report showed

building permits rose 6.8% to an annualrate of 812,000 permits in July, the high-est mark in four years. The number wasup 29.5% compared with July 2011.

Still, housing starts declined 1.1% inJuly, but were up 21.5% over a year ago,according to the Associated Press.

“I would say, with the minimalamount of work and construction,you’ve got to be innovative as to em-

bracing technolo-gies out there,”Grignon says. “Theunfortunate thing isyou need a lot ofincome to come into buy the moremodern equipment,so there’s a balanc-ing act there.

“But it doesn’tcost that much togo and take training seminars. I get thateverybody is trying to dive into geother-mal, but just being a driller isn’t goingto work in the geothermal industry.You’ve got to wear a lot of hats to makeit in this industry.”

A company that offers a wide varietyof services with a positive, resourcefulapproach is necessary to remain viable.

Pine State Drilling began using a cas-ing driving system with its VersaDrillV2000 rig in 1999 as an alternative tomud rotary due to frustration over thetime it took to complete a borehole inthe winter. The company, which beganoperation in 1969, was one of the first tointroduce the drilling method in Maineand is now even moving into using dualrotary technology.

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Mike Price is the associate editor of Water Well Journal. In addition to his WWJ respon-sibilities, Price produces NGWA’snewsletters and contributes to the Association’s quarterly

scientific publication. He can be reached [email protected].


Today’s struggling housing market has changed how groundwater professionals operate.By Mike Price

The New Definition of Success

Chad Grignon

(COVER STORY)

Grignon’s resume includes an earlystint as a heating retail salesman for aCanadian company, so he understandsheat loss and how to design a geother-mal system. He secured geothermalprojects in the off months to remainbusy during drilling season, which typi-cally begins in April and ends aroundChristmas.

“I didn’t wait for the phone to ring. I went out and sold all winter long,”says Grignon, who is currently working12-hour days during the week and fiveto eight hours on Saturday. “I sit downwith customers. I look at their house anddo an energy audit on it. I give them acomparison of operation, so I do hardsales to sell geothermal and I do enoughsales in the winter to give me enoughwork through the whole drilling season.”

Grignon had about 25 homes and twolight commercial geothermal projects onthe work schedule in early August andnone were bid projects. All of the jobswere sold through sales visits with thecustomers. He estimates his workloadconsists of 85% geothermal drilling and15% water well drilling.

Grignon has seen four companiesthat have been in operation for genera-tions forced to close the last two yearsin Maine. It’s a sad reminder of thepresent economic conditions.

“I think what people are feeling is ifthey can pay the bills and have a little

something at the end of the year, they’repretty happy at this point,” he says. “I don’t think it’s anything that anybodywants to last any longer than it has.”

ManufacturerThe Associated Press reported in

early September that U.S. constructionspending fell in July from June by thelargest amount in a year, largely due to adrop in home improvement projects.

Meanwhile, U.S. factory activity alsocontracted for the third straight month inAugust as new orders, production, andemployment fell.

The ebb and flow of the market isenough to make one’s stomach turn.

Unfazed by it, 101 Pipe & Casingcontinues forward. Typically, staying inbusiness means turning a profit, but forthis manufacturing company it’s a bitmore complicated.

“Our sales over the last five or soyears have been solid . . . never reallydipping appreciably,” Nabor says. “Ourbiggest hurdle has really been on thesupply side. That’s where we faced ourbiggest disaster when the steel pricesfell sharply in 2008. As one of thesmaller steel companies, we didn’t really have the resources to deal withthe value of our inventory being cut inhalf overnight.

“So we relied on our business rela-tionships with both our suppliers andbank to help us through those hardtimes. Rarely were we focused on salesthroughout that year.”

Learning from the drop in steelprices in 2008, 101 Pipe & Casing con-centrates on making sure its relation-ships are intact and prepared to face anytype of potential adversity. The com-pany focuses on purchasing, makingsure it buys well and is diligent abouthow much it orders and when it will arrive. That way it coincides with itssales and production.

The company, which was founded byDusty’s father, Fidel J. Nabor, in 1986,houses one of the largest threading facil-ities of middle diameter pipe on theWest Coast. Depending on the time ofyear, the company maintains between3000 and 5000 tons of steel pipe perday.

“We try and keep a close watch onthe global markets and the current priceof steel,” Dusty says. “We’re basicallyalways looking at future scenarios sothat we are prepared and can weatherthe good and bad times.

“Obviously, we continue to solidifyour customer relationships and work togrow sales in a healthy way, but youneed to be aware of all scenarios in thisday and age and make sure you are pre-pared for them.”

Supplier Greg Beach has

worked in the geo-thermal field in different roles fornearly 20 years,providing him with a unique perspective.

Beach is presi-dent of Geo-HydroSupply Ltd., a geothermal supplycompany estab-lished in 2004 thatsells throughout theUnited States andis located in Sugar-creek, Ohio. The company provides geo-thermal loop piping supplies, fittings,tools, and pump systems for loop con-tractors and plumbing, heating, and me-chanical contractors. Before becomingpresident, Beach installed geothermalloop systems for a vertical loop installa-tion crew in the mid- to late 1990s.

Geo-Hydro Supply had seen substan-tial growth prior to the housing collapse

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Pine State Drilling Inc. drills in tight space this past summer while switching a home in Maine to geothermal.

Greg Beach is presi-dent of Geo-HydroSupply Ltd., a geo-thermal supply com-pany established in2004.

in 2008, which affected not only thewater well industry but the geothermalone as well. Beach feels the residentialside of geothermal may remain flat forthe next couple of years to allow theeconomy to recover and the housingmarket to get back on track.

“Today there is a huge movement inschools to put geothermal systems in.Everybody is consolidating their oldbuilding and building a new school, andmost every school in Ohio looks at geo-thermal as a possibility,” he says.

“The commercial geothermal marketis actually showing great potential foradditional growth, and we’ve positionedourselves to also be a supplier to thelarge residential and light commercialgeothermal installer.”

As the marketplace shrinks, competi-tion for fewer jobs rises. The way inwhich business is now being conductedand with which type of customer is alsochanging with the times. This has chal-lenged Beach and his staff on everylevel, including which customers to pur-sue and how to market to them.

“While competition is fierce andprices are being slashed, we’re focusingon our customer service,” Beach says.“Instead of being a jack of all trades,we’ve chosen a model of being the spe-cialist in our field of geothermal sup-plier to the HVAC contractor and loopinstaller.

“Our motto is ‘We don’t just supplygeothermal products, we specialize inthem.’”

This industry is tougher than it’s everbeen and contractors have been requiredto adjust their mentality with sales fromthat of an “order taker” to a genuine“sales person.”

As such, Geo-Hydro Supply has tran-sitioned from “order taker” to sales andservice. The company is comprised ofmore than 40 years of combined instal-lation experience. Beach takes pride inknowing that his staff can answer toughquestions and resolve problems.

“Where we once ‘took orders,’ wenow meet customers’ needs and helpthem choose the right products for theirjob,” Beach says.

“Geo-Hydro Supply has improved itseconomic position by offering sales andservice nationally, taking advantage ofthe naturally occurring ebb and flow ofbusiness around the country. One region

may be struggling economically and notbringing in many sales, but there’s al-ways a prosperous part of the countrywhere business is booming. We see thatevery year.”

Adding to the shrinking marketplaceis the fact that potential geothermal customers from the middle class are bypassing on converting their home.They’ve opted to save their money during these tough economic times.Customers with a more secure financialsituation, though, continue to look at geothermal as an option.

“The people who are going to putthose systems in are people a little fur-ther down the road in life,” Beach says,“but I think we’re amiss by marketingonly to people who can do it today.

“I think we need to approach the nextgeneration and find out what makesthem tick and what motivates them todo something so that five, 10, 15, 20years from now they don’t think—theyjust react—and they’re ready to buy geothermal because they’ve known allof their life that’s what they want to do.”

Scientist and EngineerLike others in the groundwater indus-

try, Mike Culig, division manager forColog’s water resources division inDenver, Colorado, points to the housingcollapse for its lack of work.

“Luckily, we have the capability ofgoing into other industries when thewater well industry, in particular waterwells for supply, is down,” says Culig,whose water resources division of close to 20 borehole geophysicists ispart of Layne Christensen Co., a globalsolutions provider of essential naturalresources and based in Mission Woods,Kansas.

“Right now the mining industry is really high, not only the exploration but dewatering the water supply in andaround the mining operation. For thepast three, four years mining has beenstrong whereas the water industry has

been weak.” In the Denver Basin, Colog primarily

collects geophysical logs on waterwells, but the water resources divisionworks throughout the country conduct-ing borehole geophysics.

“The future outlook for water isgoing to have to pick up because munic-ipalities and people are going to have to drill water wells,” Culig says. “Theyhaven’t drilled any recently.

“For the government work, I believeit’s going to pick up in the next coupleof years, but it depends on which proj-ects get funded.” WWJ


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measures in place to deal withthe unforeseen will be the

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Threes Are Wild!The National Ground Water Association is in Las Vegas for the third consecutive year with its 2012 Groundwater Expo, December 4-7.

Threes Are Wild!

The National Ground Water Association’s Groundwater Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, is where you will have a chance to do threethings—discover, connect, and grow. There are numerous educational

opportunities such as workshops and panel discussions that will helpyou discover new technologies or learn tried-and-true methods. You willalso have the opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new onesyou can partner with. Finally, you will be able to grow as a professional,which will help your business and industry grow too!This marks the 18th time the industry’s premier event will be in the

City of Lights. And as all of the biggest shows in the event’s history have happened in Las Vegas, this oneshould be no different. After you browse the following pages, make sure you register for the event. Use the form on page 45, call

(800) 551-7379, or do so online at www.groundwaterexpo.com. While on the Web site, use its itinerary plan-ner to make your personal schedule. You don’t want to miss anything that will help you discover, connect,and grow!

Inside:Expo Highlights page 26

Educational Opportunities page 30

Registration Form page 45

NGWA Incoming President page 46


Attendee Welcome PartyTuesday, December 4 6–7:30 p.m., LVH

Scheduled to take place at the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino adjacent to the convention center, the AttendeeWelcome Party has become an annualtradition and a favorite event where youcan unwind, as well as meet up with oldfriends and make new ones.(There is no charge to attend this event,but an Expo registration badge will berequired for admission.)

Franklin Electric is the official sponsorof the Attendee Welcome Party.

MGWC Certification Exam TestingTuesday, December 41–5 p.m.

To reserve a seat for thisexam, eligible individualsmust complete and sub-mit an application forreception at NGWAheadquarters on or before November 4.For more information on this certifi-

cation and how to apply, contactNGWA’s Kathy Butcher at (800) 551-7379 or (614) 898-7791, ext. 526, or e-mail [email protected].(Please note that four hours are allo-cated for this combination essay andmultiple-choice exam; please plan accordingly as you must complete the exam within this time period.)

First-Time Expo Attendees and New NGWA MembersMeet-and-GreetTuesday, December 44–5 p.m.

If you’re new to the Expo or toNGWA, a volunteer, or simply want toget connected with fellow groundwaterindustry professionals, attend this wel-come and orientation session to discoverhow to make the most of both yourExpo experience and your NGWA membership!

NGWA Divisional MembershipMeetingsWednesday, December 57:30–8:30 a.m.

All four divisional membershipmeetings—contractors, manufacturers,suppliers, scientists/engineers—willtake place at this time. Please check theonline program once posted for room locations for each meeting.

Keynote Address and Awards CeremonyWednesday, December 510 a.m.–12 p.m.

Come hear Tommy “Two Gloves”Gainey, former A.O. Smith Corp. employee-turned-progolfer, as he recountshis story of making hisdream come true. Hewill share his journeyfrom small town begin-nings in Bishopville,South Carolina, tomaking it to the PGA Tour and the im-portance of staying true to your form.It’s said one needs talent and luck to

become a professional golfer, but whenit came to making his dream a reality,Gainey preferred the tried and truemethod that “anything in life worth having is worth working for.” He left his job wrapping insulation around hotwater heater tanks at A.O. Smith to pur-sue his boyhood dream of becoming aprofessional golfer. After years of chas-ing his goal on the Nationwide Tour,

Gainey finally earned his PGA Tourcard in December 2008, with A.O.Smith electing to sponsor him in 2009.In spite of his successes—on and off

the links—Gainey’s work ethic, com-mitment to family, and desire to giveback to fans is both honest and refresh-ing. It’s something not typically seen intoday’s ego-driven, look-at-me sportsworld. Of course, his grip and unortho-dox swing do set him apart on the tour.The two-gloved grip, which gave rise tohis nickname, came from how his fatherplayed golf, while his swing comesfrom his days as a promising highschool baseball player.

NGWA Awards CeremonyHonor the industry’s best and bright-

est during the 2012 NGWA Awards ofExcellence and Outstanding Ground-water Project Awards presentations.

Laibe Corp. is the official sponsor of the Keynote Address and AwardsCeremony.

Exhibit Hall

The Exhibit Hall will be packed withthe latest wares of the groundwater in-dustry. The top manufacturers and sup-pliers will be on thousands of feet ofexhibit space. Make sure to leave plentyof time to be in the hall during the 12hours it is open.Exhibit Hall hours:

● Wednesday, December 512–6 p.m.

● Thursday, December 610 a.m.–4 p.m.Before you head to the hall, make

sure to grab a program and have a bag

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Xylem is the official sponsorof the on-site Expo programand official sponsor of theCyber Café.

2012 Darcy Lecture Farewell PresentationWednesday, December 51:30–3 p.m.

Listen to S. Majid Hassanizadeh,Ph.D., a professor of hydrogeology onthe faculty of geosciences at UtrechtUniversity, give his presentation—“Transport of Viruses in Partially Satu-rated Soil and Groundwater”—for thefinal time as the Darcy Lecturer. In thetalk, Hassanizadehwill present the results of several laboratory and fieldexperiments involv-ing viruses affectingbacteria, which werecarried out under avariety of conditionsunder steady-stateflow settings.

2013 McEllhiney LectureKickoff PresentationWednesday, December 53:30–5 p.m.

John Jansen, Ph.D., PG, a principaland senior hydrogeologist for CardnoENTRIX, will kick off his 2013 lectureseries with his talk, “Keeping the PumpPrimed: Aquifer Sustainability.” Learnhow several differentdefinitions of “sus-tainability” apply tothe management ofan aquifer, and howthese different defini-tions may affect yourbusiness as well ashow regulatory prac-tices are evolving, and why they mustbalance local economic and political realties with environmental needs to be accepted and successful.

The McEllhiney Lecture Series is under-written by Franklin Electric Co. Inc.

NGWREF Fundraising AuctionWednesday, December 5 6–7:30 p.m.

You can make a difference! Proceedsfrom this annual auction help to supportthe National Ground Water Researchand Educational Foundation, a charita-ble organization focused on conductingeducational, research, and other activi-ties related to a broader public under-standing of groundwater. The auctionbegins immediately following the closeof the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday.

MGWCs BreakfastThursday, December 67:15–8:15 a.m.

The Master Groundwater ContractorsBreakfast is the perfect way for allMGWCs to visit with old friends andgreet the newest entrants to the ranks ofthe green jackets.(This is open only to MGWCs and theirspouses. Ticket required. The per personcost on or before October 29 is $35; the cost thereafter is $55.)

Delegates MeetingThursday, December 68:30–10 a.m.

Taking place at a new time this yearbefore the opening of the Exhibit Hallon Thursday, come meet this year’sboard candidates and, if you’ve beenchosen as a delegate, make certain yourvote gets counted. A complimentarycontinental breakfast will be available.Please note that you must register on-

site at the Delegates Registration Desk

and pick up the appropriate credentialsat least 15 minutes prior to the start ofthe meeting. Delegate registration hoursare:

● Tuesday, December 411:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

● Wednesday, December 512–5 p.m.

● Thursday, December 66:30–8:15 a.m.

WellGuard Willis Programs, administra-tors of the WellGuard property and ca-sualty insurance program, is the officialsponsor of the Delegates Meeting.

2013 Nashville Kickoff ReceptionThursday, December 62–4 p.m.

Taking place in the Exhibit Hall, besure not to miss this kickoff to nextyear’s Expo, which is taking place inNashville, Tennessee. Enjoy live musicand food—and the opportunity to winan all-expense-paid* trip to the 2013Expo! (*Good toward airfare, hotel, andExpo registration fee for one person.Value capped at $1000.)

Western Rubber & Mfg. is the sponsorof the Nashville Kickoff Reception.

New Products ShowcaseBe sure to make time to visit the

New Products Showcase to preview thehottest new groundwater industry inno-vations! Conveniently located in thelobby of the convention center, theshowcase is open throughout the confer-ence. It features information and detailsabout the newest items inthe industry.MudPuppy International isthe official sponsor of theNew Products Showcase.

NGWA BookstoreThe NGWA Bookstore is where you

can get the latest educational books,DVDs, and information products from


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the groundwater industry. The bookstorewill open during all show hours and islocated in the lobby of the conventioncenter.WILO is the officialsponsor of the NGWAon-site bookstore.

Complimentary Shuttle TransportationFor your added convenience, compli-

mentary shuttle service between theconference hotel and the conventioncenter will be available during Expohours.Jet-Lube is the officialsponsor of theGroundwater Exposhuttle service.

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Business Management

CDL Driver Qualification andFitness—Complying with CSA2010, Part 1 Tuesday, December 4, 1:30–2:30 p.m.1 CEP

CSA 2010, a program introduced bythe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad-ministration to reduce motor vehicle accidents, has and continues to have significant impacts on those in our in-dustry who employ commercial vehicledrivers and those who hold CDLs.Driver qualification and fitness is an extensive component in the agency’sseven BASICs of the program. Thistwo-part program will address employerand driver responsibilities from pre-employment check, driver qualificationfiles, diet, and fatigue prevention tochecking the FMCSA data base.Presenter—Gary LaBrake, On the Road

CDL Driver Qualification andFitness—Complying with CSA2010, Part 2 Tuesday, December 4, 2:45–3:45 p.m. 1 CEP

CSA 2010, a program introduced bythe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad-ministration to reduce motor vehicle accidents, has and continues to have significant impacts on those in our in-dustry who employ commercial vehicledrivers and those who hold CDLs.Driver qualification and fitness is an

extensive component in the agency’sseven BASICs of the program. Thistwo-part program will address employerand driver responsibilities from pre-employment check, driver qualificationfiles, diet, and fatigue prevention tochecking the FMCSA data base.Presenter—Gary LaBrake, On the Road

Changes in Federal Tax Law:What They Mean to You andYour BusinessTuesday, December 4, 4–5 p.m.1 CEP

Concerned about planning for nextyear and how any federal tax laws couldaffect your business operations? Thisworkshop will address changes imple-mented in the federal tax code, how theycan impact your business, and how youcan adapt your planning to accommo-date them. Any proposed changes of great significance will also be addressed.Presenter—Mark Van Benschoten, CPA,Rea and Associates Inc.

Common Industry Losses andHow Water Well ContractorsCan Reduce Their Risk Tuesday, December 4, 8–9 a.m.1 CEP

Every industry is plagued by specifictypes of injuries and property losses.Slips, trips, and falls; materials han-dling; and electrical/electrocution in-juries are most prevalent. Theft of toolsand equipment are more common dur-ing economic downturns. You will learn

concrete ways to minimize these typesof occurrences in addition to solid waysto train employees to reduce injuries andother tangible losses. Presenter—Richard Velletri, The Hartford

NGWA Director CandidateSchool Thursday, December 6, 1–2:30 p.m. 1.5 CEPs

Ever wonder aboutthe folks you see at theExpo who have the goldladder pins on theirlapel or name badge?Where did they getthem and what do theymean? The gold ladder pin signifiesthey are graduates of NGWA’s DirectorCandidate School, a school for membersconsidering making themselves avail-able as future candidates for NGWAvolunteer director positions. During thisworkshop, you will receive valuable in-sight into what it means to serve amongthe distinguished ranks of the Associa-tion’s 42 volunteer director leaders. If words such as credible, dependable,knowledgeable, experienced, commit-ted, responsible, and networker apply toyou, then be sure to attend this offeringso you too can earn and wear the goldladder pin. In addition, you will receive


Expo Educational Opportunities

The 2012 Groundwater Expo will offer a diverse collection of edu-cation offerings. They will include workshops, panel presenta-tions, and more. All are designed to make you a better professional.

All Expo registrants are welcomed—and encouraged—to attend theseprofessional development opportunities.Please note each offering listed includes the number of continuing edu-

cation points (CEPs) recognized for the NGWA Voluntary CertificationProgram. Also note that while NGWA seeks recognition of these offeringsfor states’ various continuing education credit requirements, each stateis free to determine to what degree and how much credit it will award.

a participation certificate, as well as theopportunity to win special leadershipmaterials. Presenter—Kevin B. McCray, CAE, National Ground Water Association

Employee Oversight for Companies and Nonprofits Tuesday, December 4, 1:30–2:30 p.m.1 CEP

More than ever, both employers andmanagers of nonprofit organizationsneed to understand the importance ofoverseeing employees who are responsi-ble for conducting and recording finan-cial transactions. Do you have checksand balances in place to protect yourcompany and organization—are theysufficient? What level of oversightshould you perform to prevent fraudu-lent and dishonest activities?Presenter—Mark Van Benschoten, CPA,Rea and Associates Inc.

Equipment Appraisals and Busi-ness Valuations: What They Are,What They Mean Tuesday, December 4, 9:15–10:15 a.m. 1 CEP

This seminar will provide the attendee with an understanding of appraisals and valuations, how they aredeveloped, how to interpret information,when appraisals and valuations are ap-propriate, and how to use informationon appraisals and business valuations.This seminar is structured for attendeeswho are being introduced to the subjectand for those who are familiar but needadditional understanding.Presenter—Michael A. Salvadore, SPA,MPPA, Salvadore Auctions & Appraisals

FMCSA Program and Regulatory Update Tuesday, December 4, 9:15–10:15 a.m.1 CEP

The session will provide the mostcurrent news on all enforcement pro-grams including CSA (ComplianceSafety, Accountability), an overview onrecent issued rules (cell phone, hours ofservice, medical registry), and the newtransportation bill titled MAP-21. Aquestion-and-answer period will follow.Presenter—Jack Van Steenburg, FMCSA

Getting an iPad for Christmas Thursday, December 6, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.1.5 CEPs

Presenter—TBA

How to Read a Profit and LossStatement Tuesday, December 4, 10:30–11:30 a.m.1 CEP

Do financial statements make youqueasy, especially if business hasn’tbeen that good or you know your re-ceivables are really lagging? This work-shop will be an express introduction towhat information you should look forwhen reviewing a profit and loss state-ment and how you can use it to bettermanage your business operations.Presenter—Paul Humes, CPA, National Ground Water Association

Making NGWA Business ToolsWork for You—Business Management Tuesday, December 4, 12:15–1:15 p.m. 1 CEP

NGWA offers a variety of tools youcan use to increase bidding efficiency,employee productivity, and your bottomline. This workshop will acquaint youwith standard form contracts, Consen-susDocs, three different cost calculators,and NGWA’s Community site, all ofwhich can increase your business efficiency and profitability.Presenters—John Pitz, CPI, NL Pitz Inc.,and David Evener, National GroundWater Association

NGWA’s Professional Designa-tions—What They Are and How to Earn Them Tuesday, December 4, 8–9 a.m. 1 CEP

NGWA offers a variety of profes-sional designation programs for thoseworking in the groundwater industry.This workshop will outline the variousdesignations and requirements and detail how to prepare from applicationto exam.Presenter—Kathryn J. Butcher, CMP,National Ground Water Association

OSHA and Us, Are We ThereYet? Tuesday, December 4, 4–5 p.m.1 CEP

This presentation will highlight therequired construction and general indus-try OSHA standards relating to thedrilling industry. Employers and em-ployees in our industry have little expo-sure to the long lists of fundamentalrequirements that affect our daily wel-fare and business. Focus will be on thegeneral requirements that you as em-ployers are to provide your employeeson the job and in the workplace, frompersonal protective equipment to fork-lifts to first aid. Manufacturers, distribu-tors, and their employees can all benefitfrom this workshop.Presenter—Denis Crayon, Summit Drilling Co. Inc.

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Fundamentals and RefresherCourse on Groundwater andWellsTuesday, December 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

As a new professional, you mayhave come to realize gaps exist inwhat you learned during your aca-demic career as you are trying totransfer the theories, principles, andlessons you learned to your work set-ting. Or perhaps you are a seasonedindustry professional who has takenon a new assignment or project, andwant to brush up on groundwater basics. Either way, this new one-dayprogram can help.

The day is broken into six topics.The topics and presenters are:• The Groundwater Occurrence and

Aquifer Types – Robert Sterrett• Borehole Geophysics –

John Jansen• Groundwater Monitoring Wells –

David Kaminsky• Aquifer Test Data Collection

and Analysis – Chris Neville• High Capacity Well Design –

Marvin Glotfelty• Hydrogeologic Logging –

Thom Hanna

Proper Rigging Tuesday, December 4, 9:15–10:15 a.m.1 CEP

Following proper rigging proceduresis cost-effective from a productivity andefficiency perspective. They are also es-sential to safe practice within our indus-try. Learn how to determine load factorsand apply appropriate counterbalancesto achieve your objectives in a safemanner.Presenter—TBA

Public Awareness Toolbox: A Simple Guide to EducatingPrivate Well Owners Tuesday, December 4, 1:30–2:30 p.m. 1 CEP

Water well contractors are ideallysuited to educate private well ownersabout how to reduce risks to their watersupplies. The contractor possessesknowledge about groundwater protec-tion, proper well construction, regularwell maintenance, and regular watertesting. This workshop will providetools for the contractor to use thatknowledge for public education andawareness. Attendees will learn how toput together a simple plan to teach pri-vate well owners what they need toknow to be good stewards of theirgroundwater and well systems.Presenter—Cliff Treyens, National Ground Water Association

Sell More by Overcoming the Price Objection Wednesday, December 5, 8:40–9:50 a.m.1.2 CEPs

Anyone in business knows what the“P” word is. One of the most commonand difficult barriers toincreasing revenues isresponding to a cus-tomer’s objection of“Your price is toohigh.” You will walkaway with at least 24strategies to overcome this challengeand make your business more profitableand successful. The next time you hear

the price objection, you won’t just dropyour prices quickly or easily.Presenter—Michelle Nichols, Water Well Journal sales columnist

Settling In—Getting Comfortablewith a New Job or CompanyDiscussion Session Wednesday, December 5, 12:30–1:30 p.m.1 CEP

Have you changed jobs or employersin the last year or have you started yourfirst real job? Share the good, the bad,and the ugly with others and pick up tipson how to ease the transition and mapout a pathway to success.

The Election, the Lame DuckSession, and Your Business—What It All Means Wednesday, December 5, 8:40–9:50 a.m.1.2 CEPs

Get the latest news from Washington,D.C., and the fall congressional andpresidential elections in perspective.What will 2013 hold and how will thatimpact your business prospects? But before moving to the new Congress, the current Congress will be in a post-election, lame duck session during No-vember and December 2012. They willbe making critical decisions on taxes,budgets, and your future. Federal Re-serve Chairman Ben Bernanke has de-scribed the situation as a potential fiscalcliff if Congress doesn’t act. Find outthe latest from NGWA’s Washingtonrepresentatives. Your bottom line saysyou need to be there. Presenters—J.C. Sandberg and LaineGlisson Oliver, Baker, Donelson, Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz

Transporting Hazardous Materials Wednesday, December 5, 8:40–9:50 a.m.1.2 CEPs

Many working in the groundwater in-dustry are also transporters of hazardousmaterials on a daily or weekly basis andall too many don’t even realize it. Thisworkshop will address who is subject tothe regulations regarding transporting

hazardous materials and the necessaryactions to be and remain in compliance.Presenter—Gary LaBrake, On the Road

Welding and Safe Practice Tuesday, December 4, 12:15–1:15 p.m.1 CEP

An estimated 562,000 employees areat risk for exposure to the chemical andphysical hazards of welding, cutting,and brazing. About 50 deaths fromwelding and cutting incidents—includ-ing explosions, electrocutions, asphyxi-ation, falls, and crushing injuries—arereported annually by the Bureau ofLabor Statistics. This presentation willreview hazard statistics, outline theOSHA standards regulating welding, de-scribe proper storage and transport ofportable welding equipment, review theuse of fuel and gas equipment, how toinspect for safety hazards associatedwith welding, review fire protectionsafeguards and best practice guides, andreview personal protective equipment to prevent injuries and occupational disease. Presenter—Richard Velletri, The Hartford

What Business Problem KeepsYou Awake at Night? DiscussionSession Tuesday, December 4, 2:45–3:45 p.m.1 CEP

We all have them—that naggingproblem that always returns. Just whenyou think you’ve solved it, the problemappears in a different form. Take this in-formal opportunity to share with yourpeers and possibly walk away with solutions.

What—Me Need a SuccessionPlan? Discussion Session Thursday, December 6, 1–2 p.m.1 CEP

Retiring from or changing your rolein the company’s business life requirethought and planning. While there arelegal and financial issues to be sure,there’s also that needed personal admis-sion it’s time to move on, divest, orscale back. Have you already wrestledwith that dilemma or are you just com-

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ing to terms with going through thethought process? This informal discus-sion session period allows time for shar-ing with others undergoing similar worklife changes.

What’s New in Vehicle Brakingand Stability Technology? Thursday, December 6, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.1.5 CEPs

Private industry’s quest for greaterefficiency and government regulationsspark developments for all types of ve-hicles, especially those involved in com-mercial and industrial enterprises. Thisworkshop will give a glimpse of what’son the drawing board for both brakingsystems and stability control or readyfor installation. Presenter—TBA

Working on NGWA Best Suggested Practices (BSPs)—What Volunteers Should Expect Wednesday, December 5, 8:40–9:50 a.m.1.2 CEPs

NGWA has developed several BestSuggested Practices (BSPs) or currentpractice documents addressing a varietyof different industry topics. All of thesedocuments have relied on industry vol-unteers at some point in the process.Those professionals seeking to becomemore involved in NGWA activities orwho have a general interest are encour-aged to attend. Presenter—Kathryn J. Butcher, CMP,National Ground Water Association

Working with Solvents Tuesday, December 4, 10:30–11:30 a.m.1 CEP

Employees are often exposed to a variety of chemical substances in thegroundwater industry, including sol-vents or combinations of chemicals.Health and safety effects can be signifi-cant and are regulated by OSHA. Thispresentation is designed to identifycommon solvents used in the industry,outline the hazards associated with thesolvents, show how to monitor for expo-

sures, review the flammability charac-teristics and control of ignition sources,and demonstrate how to properly storeand use solvents. Presenter—Richard Velletri, The Hartford

GeothermalOperations

A Comparative Analysis of MudCleaning Systems Side by Sideon the Same Site Tuesday, December 4, 12:15–1:15 p.m.1 CEP

This is of special interest to the Geothermal Energy Interest Group.Presenter—Dominique Durbin, Durbin Geothermal Inc.

Database of State RegulatoryOversight of Geothermal HeatPump Installations Tuesday, December 4, 10:30–11:30 a.m. 1 CEP

Under a subcontract to the Geother-mal Energy Organization, NGWA compiled in 2012 a database of stateregulations related to geothermal heatpump installations. It features detaileddescriptions of regulations applicable tospecific GHP disciplines and locations,including: (1) agency name, address,telephone number, and Web site address; (2) contact person(s) name, address, title, telephone number, and e-mail address; (3) licensing and permit-ting requirements; (4) grouting require-ments; and (5) heat transfer fluids. The state regulatory oversight databasesupports the provision of efficient, cost-effective systems, reduce initial installation costs, enhance consumerknowledge and confidence, and protectgroundwater resources. This should re-sult in greater public confidence in geo-thermal heat pump technology and theprofessionals providing these systems,increasing commercialization opportuni-ties and creating jobs. This presentationwill be of special interest to the Geo-thermal Energy Interest Group.Presenter—Kevin B. McCray, CAE, National Ground Water Association

NGWA’s Hydrogeologic Guidelines for Large-Scale Geothermal Heat Pump Installations Tuesday, December 4, 1:30–2:30 p.m.1 CEP

NGWA has a strong interest in thegrowing use of geothermal heat pumpsystems and wanting these systems towork well, while protecting the ground-water resource from contamination. As-sociation volunteers developed simple,yet responsible guidelines for conduct-ing an appropriate hydrogeologic inves-tigation of a site being considered for a large-scale (commercial) geothermalheat pump installation. NGWA consid-ers guidelines to be the “how to” ormethods on a broad topic—more de-tailed than a best suggested practice interms of needed skills and competen-cies. The purpose of the guidelines is toprovide guidance on how to determinethe hydrogeologic properties of a pro-posed site and how the HVAC systemdesigner can use that hydrogeologic information in the design, and how the design can then be more useful indeveloping the specifications of theproject, ultimately resulting in optimalsystem performance and groundwaterprotection. This is of special interest tothe Geothermal Energy Interest Group.Presenter—Kevin B. McCray, CAE, National Ground Water Association

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Air Rotary Drilling Tuesday, December 4, 2:45–3:45 p.m.1 CEP

This workshop will describe the gen-eral operation of air rotary drilling andproper selection of equipment needed tosafely construct a water supply well

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using this method. Proper setup andteardown procedures will also be dis-cussed. Those new to the industry andthose in need of a refresher can benefitfrom this presentation.Presenter—Richard Thron, MGWC,Mantyla Well Co.

An Innovative Air-RotaryDrilling Technology That LetsYou Drill Right Through CavingOverburden Tuesday, December 4, 9:15–10:15 a.m.1 CEP

Many bedrock formations have athick overburden composed of sand, silt, clay, and remnant boulders of thebedrock. Often, this overburden is un-stable and caves in before casing can beinstalled in the borehole. A drill rig thatcan advance a steel casing with the air-rotary drill bit can overcome these cav-ing overburden conditions. The casingkeeps the hole open, while the hammerbit drills through the boulders in theoverburden. This technology is applica-ble to drilling water supply wells and todrilling geothermal boreholes in a loopfield.Presenter—Todd Giddings, Ph.D., PG,Todd Giddings and Associates Inc.

ANSI/NGWA Well ConstructionStandard, Part 1 Tuesday, December 4, 10:30–11:30 a.m.1 CEP

The National Ground Water Associa-tion has completed its first ANSI/NGWA Water Well Construction Stan-dard. This performance document willbe presented in two sessions. Part 1 fo-cuses on the physical well construction.The standard was completed through theefforts of 11 different task groups andthe NGWA Standards DevelopmentOversight Committee.Presenter—Todd Hunter, CWD/PI, Boulder GWS LLC

ANSI/NGWA Well ConstructionStandard, Part 2 Tuesday, December 4, 12:15–1:15 p.m.1 CEP

The National Ground Water Associa-tion has completed its first ANSI/NGWA Water Well Construction Stan-dard. This performance document willbe presented in two sessions. Part 2 willaddress well performance. The standard

was completed through the efforts of 11different task groups and the NGWAStandards Development OversightCommittee.Presenter—Roger E. Renner, MGWC,E.H. Renner & Sons Inc.

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Friday Courses Offer Learning OpportunityThere are even more opportunities to grow professionally while you are in

Las Vegas, Nevada, as the National Ground Water Association will host four full-day events that are being held independently of the Expo.All of the events will take place at the Las Vegas Hotel, the Expo headquarter

hotel, and run from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. More information is available and registration can be done online at

www.NGWA.org. Be sure to register on or before November 9 to save money!

Drilling Fundamentals for Hydrogeologists0.7 CEU

This course is designed to acquaint—or reacquaint—you with: ● Various drilling methods● Well design concepts● Design calculations● Troubleshooting techniques.In addition to the nuts and bolts,

health and safety considerations willbe addressed, as well as building rap-port with other groundwater profes-sionals at the drill site and on theproject.$420 for NGWA members on or before November 9, $520 after$520 for nonmembers on or beforeNovember 9, $620 afterPresenters—Marvin F. Glotfelty, RG,and Art Becker, MGWC, CPG

Explaining Complex Hydrogeological Issues0.65 CEU

Learn to identify and define criticalhydrogeological issues in terms thatare understandable to policy- and decision-makers on two fronts. The first relates to facing the con-

tainment and treatment of a growinglist of new chemical compounds. Thesecond is the growing scarcity and in-creasing demands for water resources,particularly groundwater. How to best

identify and define availability issuesrelated to changing weather patternsand water laws that impede ground-water development will be discussed.$420 for NGWA members on or before November 9, $520 after$520 for nonmembers on or beforeNovember 9, $620 afterPresenter—Tyler E. Gass, PG, PHg

Geohazards and the Role ofGroundwater and SurfaceWater0.7 CEU

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ATP Analysis and Developing a Comprehensive Approach to Assessing Bacterial Presencein Water Tuesday, December 4, 10:30–11:30 a.m.1 CEP

Bacterial presence in groundwater iswidespread and has the potential to beextremely problematic within our watersystems. Foul odors, production losses,corrosion, and overall decline in waterquality are all conditions that can be as-sociated with bacterial populations in adrinking water system. Assessment andmonitoring of the general microbialquality can play a vital role in both diag-nosing problems, as well as determiningthe most effective treatments. UsingATP (adenosine triphosphate) in associ-ation with conventional bacterial assessment methods offers a more com-prehensive evaluation of water systemsand an innovative approach to ground-water monitoring. Presenter—Eric Duderstadt, Water Systems Engineering Inc.

Aquatic Toxicity Testing of Various Freshwater Drilling Additives Tuesday, December 4, 4–5 p.m.1 CEP

The leading suppliers of drilling fluid solutions in the industrial drillingmarkets have begun to focus on the environmental impact of their productsthroughout their life cycle. Fluid addi-tives for the non-oilfield drilling mar-kets commonly consist of the industrialmineral bentonite, natural cellulosic material, and partially hydrolyzed poly-acrylamides. The fluid systems used inindustrial drilling and grouting applica-tions routinely achieve certification toANSI Standard 60. The U.S. Fish andWildlife Service offers the opportunityto assess the toxicity of products poten-tially introduced to the various aquatichabitats by performing toxicity testingon freshwater species. Bentonite-based

products can be predominantly classi-fied as relatively harmless under the rating scale. Presenters—Shantel J. Stone and Jeff Blinn, Halliburton

Biofilm 101 Wednesday, December 5, 12:30–1:30 p.m.1 CEP

Biofilm development in water sys-tems can create problems ranging fromcorrosion and losses in production, todegraded water quality and increasedlikelihood for harmful organisms toexist. Recent advances in technologyallow a closer look and better under-standing of the way biofilms form, theway they behave, and how best to con-trol them. This session highlights someof the tools available for identifying andmonitoring biofilms and discusses howeffective evaluation can guide cleaningand disinfection efforts. Presenter—Roger Miller, Water Systems Engineering Inc.

Civil and Military Drilling and Well Installation Thursday, December 6, 8–12 p.m.4 CEPs

The session will broadly coverdrilling activities on military installa-tions and federal projects. Individualtalks will be case study-oriented andwill address drilling in dams and embankments using various methods,geothermal test wells, and roto-sonicdrilling. Presenter—Ethan Weikel, PG, USACE Baltimore District

Effectively TroubleshootingWater Systems Tuesday, December 4, 9:15–10:15 a.m.1 CEP

Being able to restore a consumer’swater supply quickly often comes downto the water system professional’s trou-bleshooting and diagnostic skills. Thisworkshop will provide you with valu-able tips to improve your troubleshoot-ing expertise and improving customerservice and satisfaction.Presenters—Gerald Abbott and Chris Preston, Xylem Inc.

Evaluating the Value of Waterin the Context of RegionalWater Management Planning Thursday, December 6, 1:30–2:30 p.m.1 CEP

California’s Integrated RegionalWater Management (IRWM) program is a collaborative effort to manage allaspects of water resources across a des-ignated region. Designed to promote re-gional water management, the IRWMprogram has also become one of the pri-mary means by which the state is dis-tributing grant funding for water-relatedprojects. Key to obtaining this fundingis an economic analysis of the watersupply, water quality, flood damage reduction, and other similar benefits ofthe project. To this end, California engi-neers intimate with the IRWM programhave gained significant expertise in estimating the value of water. Presenter—Leslie Dumas, RMC Water and Environment

Glass Bead Filter Packs for Better Performance and Life Cycle Costs Tuesday, December 4, 9:15–10:15 a.m.1 CEP

The poor quality of natural sand andgravel as filter material in water wellslead to insufficient hydraulics, reducedlife cycles, and increasing operation andmaintenance costs. High quality glassbeads as a substitute turned out to be asignificant step ahead. Comparative lab-oratory tests proved advantages in phys-ical, hydraulic, and chemical properties.Forty percent less adsorption for ironand manganese oxides were confirmedin laboratory tests too. Presenter—Reinhard A. Klaus, Sigmund Lindner GmbH

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Projects requiring and facilities usinghigh capacity pumps mandate informedinsight into their special needs. This ses-sion will address the specific instanceswhere special insight is required for ini-tial selection, installation, and mainte-nance—and will be of interest to thosein the High Capacity Pumps and WellsInterest Group.Presenter—Tanner Tryon, Hose Solutions

Hydrogeology 101 Thursday, December 6,11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.1.5 CEPs

You will obtain a better understand-ing of the implementation and result ofproper well design and construction dur-ing this workshop, which provides anintroduction or refresher on hydrogeol-ogy and the hydrologic cycle. The ses-sion will also cover various types ofaquifers and groundwater quality. Presenter—W. Richard Laton, Ph.D., California State University-Fullerton

Improving Water Well Manage-ment: Pulling It All Together Tuesday, December 4, 9:15–10:15 a.m.1 CEP

Regardless of region, water supplyand water quality are affected by manycommon site characteristics and landuse patterns. Most fouling within wellsystems occurs as a result of biologicaland mineral accumulations, usually in-volves some level of physical blockage,and is frequently a result of site specificand regional characteristics. Commonwell problems exist due to the characterof the source water, well design, andusage patterns. Water monitoring andsite assessment can be valuable tools toidentify changes. Knowledge of someinterrelationships between land use, itseffect on groundwater and surface waterinteraction, and its impacts on aquiferrecharge may assist water managers in

anticipating stressors and demands ontheir water systems. Presenter—Kathleen M. Wiseman,Water Systems Engineering Inc.

Inflatable Packers: Deployment and Safety Tuesday, December 4, 12:15–1:15 p.m.1 CEP

Using inflatable packers requires thegroundwater professional to be able toproperly select and install the correctpacker. This session will outline items tobe considered in the safe deployment ofpackers for various installations. Thisinteractive presentation allows time forquestions and answers.Presenter—David Baca, Aardvark Packers LLC

Innovative Approaches to Injec-tion Well Design, Construction,Operation, and Maintenance—Sharing Over 40 Years of Practical Experience Thursday, December 6, 2:30–3:30 p.m.1 CEP

The Orange County Water District in California has been operating since1975 a seawater intrusion barrier com-prised of 102 injection wells throughwhich 30 million gallons per day of re-cycled wastewater is transferred into a coastal aquifer system. Through thedecades many construction and opera-tional challenges have been met, leadingto innovative injection well constructiondesigns, operational theories, and rede-velopment techniques. This discussionwill explore these challenges and theunique approaches employed to main-

tain a highly effective injection well-field. Presenters—John D. Bonsangue, PG, andJustin McKeever, Orange County WaterDistrict

Integrated Surface Water-Groundwater Modeling of aFractured Granite Catchment in Spain Thursday, December 6, 11–11:30 a.m.0.5 CEP

Groundwater modeling today is cou-pled with surface water modeling to integrate most of the flow processes todescribe the water balance more effec-tively in water-limited environmentslike Spain. To investigate the impact ofclimate change on water resources, es-pecially on groundwater, it is necessaryto have a well-calibrated groundwatermodel with a long-time measured daily data. U.S. Geological Survey’sgroundwater and surface water flow(GSFLOW) model gives an excellenttool to couple with ground and surfacewater models of USGS’s PRMS andMODFLOW-2005 or later versions thatsupport UZF and SFR packages for un-saturated zone flow and streamflowrouting in a catchment. This session willbe of special interest to the GroundwaterModeling Interest Group.Presenters—SM Tanvir Hassan, Ph.D.,and Bob Su, University of Twente; Maciek W. Lubczynski, ITC

Introduction to the Use and In-stallation of In Situ Piezometersfor Groundwater Monitoring Thursday, December 6, 10–10:30 a.m.0.5 CEP

Groundwater pressure is traditionallymeasured using cased wells. An alterna-tive approach to groundwater levelmonitoring is to use in situ pressuretransducers or piezometers to measurechanges in groundwater pressure. Spe-cial attention will be devoted to the vi-brating wire piezometer, which is themost commonly-used type. Vibratingwire piezometers are versatile and inmost applications less expensive thanwells for monitoring groundwater pres-




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sure. Grout-in-place transducers areshown to be more responsive to rapidchanges in groundwater pressure thanwells, especially in low-permeabilitymaterial. You will learn how to install,calibrate, operate, and monitor vibratingwire piezometers in addition to initialcosts and maintenance. Presenter—Roy E. Jensen, Hart Crowser Inc.

Mechanically Joined PVC WellProducts—A 15-Year Retrospec-tive and a Look Towards the Future Tuesday, December 4, 1:30–2:30 p.m.1 CEP

The engineering development and in-troduction of mechanically restrainedIntegral Bell PVC Well Casing in 1997fundamentally changed the well con-struction industry. In this 15-year retro-spective, we’ll look at how contractorsand engineers have benefitted fromthese systems, the evolution of high-strength joint designs, and the develop-ment of new sizes to meet market needs.Presentation will also describe the rigor-ous procedures used to qualify productsfor their intended use and will detail theproven material and labor efficienciesthat can be realized with non solvent-cement joining methods. The ways inwhich mechanical joints are referencedin various ASTM and NGWA codes willalso be covered.Presenter—Steven B. Gross, MBA, PE,CertainTeed

Modelo Económico para Diseñode Pozos (presented in Spanish) Thursday, December 6, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.1.5 CEPs

Esta presentación discute el desar-rollo de un modelo económico quepuede ser usado para evaluar los princi-pales factores que contribuyen a tenerun pozo de producción de agua efi-ciente, libre de arena y de larga dura-ción. Los factores principales que elmodelo evalúa son el tipo de acero delrevestimiento y el tipo de rejilla usadoen los pozos. Los resultados del modelopueden asistir con el diseño de pozos

nuevos así como parámetro de compara-ción de los pozos a medida estos madu-ran. La presentación también discute la aplicación y relevancia de la TeoríaEconómica en la industria de pozos deagua y como se relaciona a las condi-ciones reales de operación. Presenter—Mauricio Javier JaimeSalazar, Roscoe Moss Co.

Mud Rotary Drilling Tuesday, December 4, 1:30–2:30 p.m.1 CEP

Like other drilling methods, mud ro-tary well construction is better suited tosome geologic forma-tions and projects thanothers. This workshopwill address the advan-tages and disadvantagesof the method, includ-ing proper selection ofsupport equipment.Proper setup and tear-down procedures will also be covered.Those new to the industry and those inneed of a refresher can benefit from thispresentation.Presenter—Roger E. Renner, MGWC,E.H. Renner & Sons Inc.

My Most Difficult (Memorable)Pump Job Discussion Session Tuesday, December 4, 1:30–2:30 p.m.1 CEP

How well do you remember thatwater systems job or project where youlost your shirt or were truly humbled bythe challenge? What did you learn? Atwhat point did you realize you were inover your head? How did you changeyour approach to similar jobs in the future?

PC-Based Well and Pump Management Applications Thursday, December 6, 12:30–1:30 p.m.1 CEP

California’s largest water company,California Water Service Co., uses elec-tronic custom well and pump manage-ment assessment applications toenhance their asset management prac-tices. These software applications weredesigned to assist Cal Water in organiz-

ing and managing critical well perform-ance data and information as part oftheir well rehabilitation and replacementdecision-making programs. The well as-sessment systems meet these objectivesand assist Cal Water in managing main-tenance and performance data for selected wells as independent assetsand/or as part of larger wellfields. Thispresentation will be of special interest tothe Economics of Groundwater InterestGroup. Presenters—Yemia T. Hashimoto, AMECGeomatrix Inc.; Robert Royall, ScottWarner, CHG, CEG, William Greg Hamer,CHG, CEG, and N. Thomas Sheahan,J.D., CEG, CHG, RGP, AMEC; StephenHarrison, PE, and Thuy Luong, Califor-nia Water Service Co.

Proper Decontamination of Drilling Equipment Tuesday, December 4, 8–9 a.m.1 CEP

Worker health and safety is the mainreason for conducting proper decontam-ination of all drilling equipment. Work-ing with dirty equipment that is notproperly maintained is dangerous, un-reasonably tiring on the workers, and in-efficient. Proper decontamination helpsminimize worker exposure to potentiallyharmful chemicals and contaminantsand avoid cross contamination betweensampling events/intervals for conven-tional, geotechnical, and environmentaldrilling. Presenter—Thomas D. Dalzell, CWD,AMS Inc.

Water Systems Fundamentals,Sizing, and SelectionTuesday, December 4, 12:15–1:15 p.m.1 CEP

This is a condensed version of thewell-known Goulds Water TechnologySchool held for dealers and their em-ployees. It covers water systems pumpfundamentals, and the sizing and scalingof Goulds Water Technology residentialwater products. It is designed as basictraining for newcomers to the water sys-tems business, as well as a refreshercourse for the experienced professional.Presenter—Chris Preston, Xylem Inc.



Reverse Circulation Drilling Tuesday, December 4, 4–5 p.m.1 CEP

How knowledgeable are you aboutreverse circulation drilling? Do youknow when the method is best used?This workshop will address proper wellconstruction using reverse circulationdrilling, support equipment, and propersetup and teardown procedures. Thosenew to the industry and those in need ofa refresher course can benefit from thispresentation.Presenter—Thomas Downey, CWD/PI,Downey Drilling Inc.

Sharing and Selling Ground-water Science—Truth or Dare Wednesday, December 5, 8:40–9:50 a.m.1.2 CEPs

Science in itself can be perceived aspure, absolute, and the realm solely ofand for scientists. Another perception isthat good science is pure in nature andsomehow above being sold as a com-modity or service. Panelists will shareperspectives on how all industry seg-ments benefit from science and re-search, how technology transfer canreally take place, and why consultingand engineering firms must considernew business models.Presenters—Tyler Gass, GeoTrans,and Roger Miller, Water Systems Engineering Inc.

Using Sand Tank Models to Teach About Groundwater Wednesday, December 5, 8:40–9:50 a.m.1.2 CEPs

You’ve been drafted or have volun-teered to make a presentation aboutgroundwater. You are struggling withhow to make an effective presentation.Whether you are participating in a ca-reer day or sharing with a service group,sand tank models illustrating ground-water movement can be effective tools.They can literally set the stage for yourpresentation or become the focal point.Learn how you can use these tools ingroundwater presentations. Presenter—W. Richard Laton, Ph.D., California State University–Fullerton

Using the NGWA Pump Sizer Tuesday, December 4, 2:45–3:45 p.m.1 CEP

This session will explain howNGWA’s digital tool can help water wellpump installers ensure they are usingthe correct pump when they are in-stalling a water well pumping system.The Pump Sizer, designed as an easy-to-use Excel® workbook, helps installersdetermine the size of the various com-ponents of a typical water well pumpsystem. Updated in 2012, it calculatesinformation and populates fields as datais added in by the contractor. Come andfind out how the Pump Sizer can impactyour business.Presenter—John Pitz, CPI, NL Pitz Inc.

VFDs in Today’s Commercial andAgricultural Water Systems Wednesday, December 5, 8:40–9:50 a.m.1.2 CEPs

More and more variable frequencydrives are being used each year in com-mercial and agricultural water systems.This session will provide an overview ofVFDs in today’s water systems industry,including the commercial and technicaladvantages of using a VFD. From there,it will cover installation guidelines com-mon to all manufacturers such as sizing,general programming, sensors, and fil-tering. Included will be ways to avoidsome common misapplications of VFDsto water systems. The session will con-clude with three specific real-life casehistories. Presenter—Bob McClain, Franklin Electric

Water Well Rehabilitation andMaintenance—Green Approachto Asset Management and IronBacteria Control Tuesday, December 4, 9:15–10:15 a.m.1 CEP

Lost capacity, loss of well efficiency,and associated water quality problems(including total coliform problems) willbe described and methods of rehabilita-tion will be shared. Novel ideas and un-derstanding well problems and solutionswill be presented based on many yearsof experience. Loss of well efficiency

can lead to higher cost of pumpingwater. With increasing energy costs,there is increasing pressure to look atways to reduce cost. New effective andeconomical methods of well mainte-nance will be presented with case studies of cost savings. Presenter—Neil Mansuy, Subsurface Technologies Inc.

Water Well Rehabilitation andMaintenance, Is It Worth theEffort? Tuesday, December 4, 12:15–1:15 p.m. 1 CEP

This workshop will focus on well re-habilitation, its economic benefits, howto properly diagnose the problem, andselecting the right chemical and me-chanical methods. You will learn aboutthe importance of preventive mainte-nance and why the industry should bepromoting it. General misinformationabout chlorinating water wells will alsobe covered. Presenter—Kevin McGinnis, Cotey Chemical Corp.

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The primary goal of low flow purging is to obtain a sample that is representative of the groundwater sur-rounding the well. Misuse of equipmentand lack of quality controls and checkscan skew data that can result in poorlycollected samples. This workshop willdescribe best practice techniques forlow flow sampling that can improve thereliability, repeatability, and accuracy ofyour on-site measurements in order to improve sample collection. Presenter—Laura St. Pierre, YSI Inc.

Environmental Chemistry MadeEasy for Site Investigation andRemediation Thursday, December 6, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.2 CEPs

This will challenge conventional un-derstandings of what water and contam-inants are by providing simple tools to predict their behavior in soil andgroundwater regimes. It will introduceattendees to a new easy-to-use set ofprinciples regarding soil and groundwa-ter contamination not taught in collegeor universities. Attendees will learn thatwater is not H2O, what really affectscontaminant solubility, and the impor-tant role of contaminant sorption in soiland groundwater characterization andremediation. Attendees will learn newprinciples to predict the behavior ofmost contaminants in soil and ground-water, from their water solubility andsorption potential, to improving theirphysical, chemical, and biological avail-ability for remediation. Presenter—George A. Ivey, Ivey International Inc.

Field Techniques to Understand-ing Your Well Problems Tuesday, December 4, 4–5 p.m.1 CEP

Opportunities canabound when you knowhow to recognize prob-lems in the field thatcan make you moremoney on one site.How many times haveyou shock chlorinated odors in a well tofind it did not work? How many times

have you treated wells for iron bacteriaand the problem returned? Use fieldtechniques to understand your problemswith odors, corrosion, iron bacteria,plugging in buried piping, coliform andE. coli, working with your water labora-tory, chlorination, and why using morechlorine is actually less effective. Youwill learn hands-on techniques to makeyou more professional and also moreprofitable.Presenter—David T. Hanson, Design Water Technologies

Hydraulic Fracturing: A Litiga-tor’s Perspective and What YourBusiness Needs to Know AboutPotential Liability Tuesday, December 4, 4–5 p.m.1 CEP

This presentation addresses the po-tential impact of hydraulic fracturing onpotable water supplies from the uniqueperspective of a litigator defending en-ergy companies against allegations ofpersonal injury, property damage, andmedical monitoring. Lawsuits allegingexposure to hydraulic fracturing fluids,chemicals used in the hydraulic fractur-ing process, and naturally occurringcompounds (including manganese, iron,and radon) are becoming more common,capturing the attention of plaintiffs’firms big and small. The presentationwill further address preventive measuresthat can be taken to avoid groundwatercontamination and potential civil (andregulatory) liability. Best practices forwater use will also be addressed from alitigator’s standpoint. Presenter—Nathan B. Atkinson, Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC

Hydraulic Fracturing—Regulatory Officials’ Panel Wednesday, December 5, 8:40–9:50 a.m.1.2 CEPs

Most states with shale plays are ei-ther implementing new environmentalregulations or revising existing ones.

Governments at all levels are wrestlingwith how best to balance environmentalresponsibility with energy productionand job creation. Panelists will addresscurrent challenges and actions in theirrespective states.Presenter—Gil Bujano, Railroad Commission of Texas

Real-Time Monitoring Systemfor Evaluating Long-Term Vari-ability in Methane in DomesticWater Wells in Pennsylvania Thursday, December 6, 10:30–11 a.m.0.5 CEP

Naturally occurring methane is pres-ent in many domestic water wells innortheast Pennsylvania. A significantamount of data is currently being collected from baseline sampling conducted prior to any drilling activity.However, gaps remain in understandingthe natural temporal variation inmethane concentrations in these wells.This is of significant importance in as-sessing claims of gas migration whenthere is nearby anthropogenic activity.This presentation will discuss a researchproject implemented to gain an under-standing of the long-term variability ofmethane in domestic water wells. Real-time remote monitoring and data trendanalyses are being used to understandnatural dissolved methane fluctuationsin groundwater and correlations be-tween methane headspace concentrationin the well annulus and other physicaland chemical parameters that could cor-relate to changes in headspace concen-tration. Barometric pressure, water use,water quality, well recharge, water-levelfluctuations, and pump cycling are examples of the variables monitored.Initial results will be presented. Presenters—Charles B. Whisman, PE,Denise N. Good, PE, and RichardWardrop, PG, Groundwater & Environ-mental Services Inc.; Debby McElreathand Charles Olmsted, PG, CPG, Chesapeake Energy Corp.

Selecting a Dissolved OxygenSensor and How to Collect the Best Data Tuesday, December 4, 2:45–3:45 p.m. 1 CEP


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There are several different types ofdissolved oxygen sensors available forgroundwater sampling and monitoring.The sensor options include polaro-graphic, galvanic, and optical. Each sen-sor type detects dissolved oxygen usingdifferent methodologies; therefore, thereare several advantages and disadvan-tages associated with each sensor type.An understanding of how these sensingmethods differ can help determinewhich sensor is best suited for a specificapplication, particularly when there arecertain contaminants present in thewater. This workshop will explain howeach technology measures dissolvedoxygen, the advantages and disadvan-tages associated with each, and how tocollect accurate, reproducible data. Presenter—Laura St. Pierre, YSI Inc.

Using NGWA Best SuggestedPractices to Address WaterQuality Issues Tuesday, December 4, 1:30–2:30 p.m.1 CEP

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In many ways Dan Meyer, MGWC,CVCLD, saw the birth of the environmental drilling industry in California.

Meyer, who willbecome the Nation-al Ground WaterAssociation’s presi-dent at the 2012Groundwater Expo,December 4-7 inLas Vegas, Nevada,got his start in theindustry in the1970s and pur-chased his first geotechnical drilling rigin 1979. He expanded into environmen-tal drilling soon after.

“We were one of the first if not lead-ing environmental drilling companies in California at the time,” says Meyer,who works for and is now semi-retiredwith Gregg Drilling and Testing Inc. inSignal Hill, California.

Back then, the industry was stilllearning the right and wrong way to getthe job done, he says. He remembersworking for a large oil refinery in the early 1980s with service stationsthroughout California.

“Our method of determining whetheror not there was a gas leak and whetherit was new gas or old gas was to take ahandful of dirt off the auger, walk overto a far corner of the gas station, and puta match to it to see if it would light.”

If the match lit the handful of dirt, itwas new gas. If it didn’t, it was old gas.

“This was before the regulations onunderground storage tanks,” he says. “It sounds funny now, but it was seriousbusiness at the time.”

NGWA’s Outdoor Action Conferences

Meyer regularly attended NGWA’sGroundwater Expos since he started inthe 1970s, but it was NGWA’s OutdoorAction Conferences in the 1980s thatconvinced him then to become more involved with the Association.

The hands-on conferences helpedMeyer expand his knowledge and learnnew environmental drilling techniques.Attendees had the opportunity to use theequipment and see everything in action.

“You spent 50 weeks a year doingsomething and then you spent a week or two at these things learning how toimprove things, how to do them differ-ently, or learn how to use differenttools,” Meyer says. “NGWA really rec-ognized the value of the environmentalbusiness and saw it as a separate opportunity. They are committed to advancing knowledge in the environ-mental industry.”

Transition from the financial industry

Meyer didn’t start his career in geo-technical and environmental drilling. He joined the industry later in his careerafter spending several years in the finan-cial industry.

He graduated from college with abachelor’s degree in accounting and became a certified public accountant.He later earned a master’s degree inbusiness administration.


Jennifer Strawn was the associate editor ofWater Well Journal from 2004to 2007. She is currently in the internal communicationsdepartment at Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, Ohio.She can be reached at [email protected].


(Above left) Dan Meyer, MGWC, CVCLD,shares information about a donation hiscompany made at the 2011 NGWREFFundraising Auction with auctioneerCharlie Waller, CPI, at the GroundwaterExpo. (Above right) Meyer is seen addressing attendees at the NGWA Delegates Meeting at the Expo.

The Growth of an IndustryIncoming NGWA President Dan Meyer says the Association helped expand the environmental drilling industry.

By Jennifer Strawn

He soon realized, though, he didn’twant to work as a CPA.

“Frankly, I got bored with tellingpeople what they did wrong with theirmoney and how they should deductsomething different to improve their financial situation,” he admits.

So, he transitioned into working withbusinesses rather than individuals as a controller. He worked for variouscompanies for several years doing tax-related work until 1978 when he had the opportunity to buy into a testing andinspection firm.

That’s where he got his first experi-ence with geotechnical drilling.

“I’m mechanical in nature,” he says.“I grew up on a farm in northeast Iowaand was exposed to the construction in-dustry early in life. I found that I under-stood the equipment.”

Although his role at the testing andinspection firm was mostly financial, hetook an interest in the field work andbegan focusing more on drilling opera-tions. By the 1980s, he fully transitionedinto geotechnical work.

“I became an equipment personmostly,” he explains. “I knew how toput the equipment to use and understoodwhat we needed to accomplish.

Environmental drilling industrytakes shape

When Meyer first opened up shop in1979, he owned one of the first hollow-stem augers in Southern California.

“Now there’s tons of them—proba-bly at least several hundred in Californiaalone, but back then I probably ownedthe third hollow-stem auger,” he says.“They almost didn’t exist, and theyweren’t often used for doing geotechni-cal work. We really moved the use ofhollow-stem augers forward in SouthernCalifornia without a doubt.”

Before hollow-stem augers, most ge-otechnical work was done with a bucketrig that drilled a 24-inch-diameter holeand samples were taken off the kelly barof the bucket rig, which often weighed afew thousand pounds and had a 50-footstroke.

“Samples taken with that type oftooling created a relatively large holewith a lot of soil,” he says.

Hollow-stem augers are more effi-cient and can accept the size of the sam-pler, which could be anywhere from 2

inches in diameter to 3¼ inches in diam-eter. The outside diameter of the augerwas about 8 inches, creating a muchsmaller hole.

The hollow-stem auger became thebasis for environmental work, he says.He used the same equipment with almost the same tooling, but slightly different emphasis on how he accom-plished the job.

“There needed to be a great emphasison keeping things clean. You needed todo things like steam clean your toolsand put plastic down on the ground toprevent dirt from contaminating thesamples,” he says.

NGWA’s certification programEarly in his career, Meyer realized

the importance of certification and became certified through NGWA longbefore California required licenses forgeotechnical drillers.

In fact, when California began re-quiring C57 licenses for geotechnicaldrillers, Meyer says he noticed many ofthe questions on the exam were similarto the questions asked on NGWA’s certi-fication exams.

“I remember being surprised andamused,” Meyer says. “It shows me thatthe certification program was in theforefront, and other people used it to accomplish the same thing.”

He also credits NGWA for his abilityto pass the licensing exam.

“Most of the California licensingquestions were related to cable tool op-erations,” he says. “The closest I hadcome to a cable tool rig was looking atone. Everything I knew about cable tooldrilling came from the NWGA certifica-tion process and textbooks.”

Now, Meyer is a certified MasterGround Water Contractor with NGWAand volunteers to write questions for itsvoluntary certification program.

“When I got to this level, I decided I wanted to help others get to the samelevel,” he says.

A new chapterIn 1990, Meyer sold his company to

Layne Christensen and took what hecalls his “first retirement.” Because of anon-compete clause, he remained con-nected to the environmental drilling industry but not active in it.

After the non-compete clause was

up, he did some environmental remedia-tion projects, including a site for GreggDrilling and Testing in Signal Hill.Later, in 2000, he joined the companyfull time.

In addition to his work at GreggDrilling and Testing, Meyer is part-owner of a crop farm in northeast Iowanear where he grew up.

“We grow corn and soybeans, butthis year it’s not much of either,” helaughs. “There hasn’t been enoughrain.”

When he’s not working, he likes tospend time with his family at his vaca-tion home in the Southern Californiamountains. It was always a goal to owna home in the mountains, he says.

“We like it because it’s four seasonslike Iowa where my wife (Jeannie) and I are from,” he says. “In the winter wehave access to snow and skiing. We cango up there and be cold for a while before coming back to warm SouthernCalifornia.”

Next year’s goalsMeyer plans to build on the efforts

of Past President Art Becker, CPG,MGWC, and President John Pitz, CPI.

“The three of us have been prettyclose these past few years and our maingoal is to understand how things aredone and review how we can improve,”he says. “Next year will be a continua-tion of that. We have some really smartpeople running a wonderful organiza-tion and it’s a privilege to be able towork closely with them.”

To which he adds, “I owe a hugethank you to the very capable employ-ees that helped along the way and mywife who worked at the office and keptus as family focused."

The groundwater industry is strug-gling in the down economy, Meyer says.It doesn’t matter if you’re a manufac-turer, a supplier, a contractor, a scientist,or an engineer. Everybody is facingdownturns in their business volume.

NGWA is no different, he says. “We need to be cognizant of how we

can improve so we can remain a prof-itable organization,” Meyer says.

It’s a challenge to keep NGWA a suc-cessful organization despite businessdownturns in the industry, he says, butit’s a challenge Meyer is ready to meethead on. WWJ


The responsibility of a super-visor to create a safe work environment, demonstrate theimportance of safety, and cre-

ate an environment conducive to safechoices was examined in the Septemberissue of Water Well Journal. This col-umn will explore some specific actionsand tools the supervisor can use on adaily basis to create a safe environment.

Educating Your Team A company can have the best safety

program money can buy, but if this information is not effectively conveyedto every single employee, it is nothingmore than an expensive paperweight. Agood supervisor will assess the knowl-edge of their team and make sure the information in the safety policies is delivered to each worker.

Safety classes have the reputation ofbeing long, dry, and marginally effec-tive. Most often this is because thecourses are presented by an unmoti-vated, but well-intentioned, safety per-son. Often their responsibility is simplyto ensure compliance by presenting theclass and getting a roster signed.

A supervisor, though, has a vested in-terest in not only ensuring compliance

but in ensuring the material is under-stood and ensuring their team is moti-vated to embrace all the information.

Let’s face it, water well contractorsare hard-working people. They wentinto this field because they like to work,be outside, get dirty, and feel a sense ofaccomplishment for a job well done. It’sa rare individual who enjoys doing thisand also enjoys sitting still at a table lis-tening to a presenter for an entire day.So it only makes sense to design safetycourses to match the characteristics ofthe team.

Instead of planning an eight-hourtraining event, information should bebroken into small pieces and presentedon a regular basis. If a lot of trainingneeds to be provided in a single day,plenty of hands-on activities should bescheduled to break up the monotony oflistening to a lecture.

Not all safety topics need to be pre-sented in a formal training environment.In fact, most training issues can be bestpresented in short toolbox talks. Thesetalks should be short and interactive.Ideally, they should cover specific top-ics that apply directly to the job tasksplanned for that day or address someobserved deficiency from a recent inspection.

There are many resources that pro-vide prepared outlines for toolbox talkson virtually every subject (see sidebar).In addition, there are many prepackagedprograms that can be purchased fromsafety training companies.

The National Ground Water Associa-tion publishes Safety Meetings for theGroundwater Industry, a set of 52 sheetson groundwater industry topics. Eachsheet has talking points and places forattendees at the meetings to sign.

Anticipating SafetyWe all desire a safe workplace and

we truly expect every one of our em-ployees to go home each night in thesame condition they arrived. But a re-sponsible supervisor does not have theconvenience of simply expecting this tooccur. A supervisor has to aggressivelychase this goal.

Understanding the Worker Since every employee is different,

each employee should also be handleddifferently. The supervisor must take thetime to know their team members. Anemployee who is driven to be the fastestworker may need to be encouraged toslow down to incorporate safety. Aworker who has little or no formal edu-cation may need to be taken aside andtaught one-on-one. A worker who hasdifficulty understanding your languagemay need an interpreter to help in relay-ing the message.

It’s a supervisor’s responsibility toknow the tendencies and needs of their

What a Safety Supervisor Needs to Know—Part 2

Safety for the staff won’t just happen. It is something supervisors need to actively pursue.


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team and incorporate those needs intotraining plans.

Understanding the Task It is impossible to create the safest

methods for a task if you are not inti-mately familiar with the task to be done.A good supervisor doesn’t simply gothrough the day doing what they alwaysdo because they always do it that way.The supervisor continuously evaluatesthe tasks, breaks them down into thesmallest possible steps, and chooses alternatives that can get the job doneand done safely.

It is easy to fall into the habit ofdoing the same thing time and againwithout actually looking at what you’redoing. It’s a good idea for a safety supervisor to walk through the job, consider each step, and question if it isreally the best way to do the job.

Know Your EnvironmentA drilling operator’s job site changes

every day. What was normal on one sitemay not be normal on the next. Sizingup each work site is a vital step inpreparing for each shift. Keep in mindeven in the same workplace conditionscan change from one day to the next oreven from one hour to the next. Con-sider traffic changes, what the weather’slike, other contractors working there, ora change in lighting.

Creating SafetyOnce you have the knowledge to cre-

ate a safe workplace, and have educatedyour team, you have to make sure thisinformation is put into practice.

Observing SafetyThe supervisor must continuously

monitor the performance of the teamand take note of not only safety infrac-tions but safety compliance. Safe actions can be reinforced by makingcomments on the proper use of personalprotective equipment, safe practices,and good techniques. It should be com-mon practice to vocally reinforce theseactivities.

“Good job wearing those glasses.”“Nice catch on that broken tool.” Sayingso indicates the supervisor actuallycares that a worker is doing the rightthing.

Enforcing SafetyUnfortunately, there will be times

when workers do not follow directionand example.

When an employee is found notwearing the right safety gear, or takingshortcuts, it is vital they be correctedimmediately and consistently. An established and well-known policy of progressive discipline is important.Initially, a verbal reminder may be ap-propriate, but continued non-compliancemust be subject to an established disci-plinary action.

These actions should include a writ-ten warning that specifies the infractionand the consequences of future infrac-tions. Additional training should also beincorporated, with the assumption thesupervisor perhaps did not effectivelyrelay the importance or skills to employ-ees in a way they could understand.

Evaluate SafetyThe supervisor might consider invit-

ing other supervisors, corporate man-agers, professional safety consultants, or government consultation services tovisit job sites.

A fresh set of eyes can really assist inimproving and revitalizing the safetyprogram. Many state health and labordepartments offer this service for free.In addition to gaining valuable insights,often these programs offer exemptionfrom compliance inspections in consid-eration of the company’s efforts to cre-ate a safer workplace.

However, keep in mind that any im-minent hazards will require immediatecorrection. Professional consultantsbring in a wide range of experience thatcan only be found from a safety profes-sional who has visited countless sitesand many industries.

Safety supervisors take on an enor-mous responsibility for their team, but it can have even larger rewards. WWJ

Check Out NGWA Bookstorefor Safety ToolsGo to the NGWA® Online Bookstore atwww.NGWA.org for safety resourcesthat will help keep you and your crewsafe at the job site. There are productsfor new employees as well as manage-ment. Among the newest items is aDVD titled Pump Safe, Pump Smart, aDVD designed to help you and yourstaff learn about the hazards of pumpinstallation and service.

Three good resources for toolboxtalks include:

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safety.cat.com/TBTs

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NGWA’s Safety Meetings for theGroundwater Industry is available in the online bookstore atwww.NGWA.org/Bookstore.

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The treatment of groundwatersupplies can be a difficult, demanding, and yes, even atricky proposition to perform.

We have spent several months ana-lyzing many of the various water condi-tions common to groundwater systems,including the past couple months oncorrosion. As a conclusion to the inter-related chemistry associated with corro-sion, we now focus on the problem andtreatment of incrustation in groundwatersupplies with a two-part series.

This first part deals with the basics ofincrustation and scaling and the waterchemistry associated with it. Nextmonth’s column will introduce theadded concept of biofouling and a fewpreventive and corrective methods toprotect a well from plugging.

Before starting, however, allow me to make a small disclaimer. Althoughmany water quality issues are relativelyeasy to diagnose and treat, the problemsassociated with incrustation are notoften included within this category. Themany different kinds of plugging of wellscreen or perforation openings poten-tially caused from incrustation orbiofilm plugging has often led to a severe difference of opinion with co-workers on how to remedy the situation.

Therefore, I wish to state up frontthat I do not pretend to know how tocure each type of well plugging condi-tion. The solutions my coworkers and I

were able to develop were based on thebest technology, experience, and knowl-edge of water conditions we had at thetime. Certainly, I yield to those of youwith more experience and success than I have had.

Does the Well Really Need Rehabilitation?

The various elements, chemicals, andsubstances that can leach into ground-water from an artificial or manmadesource, or possibly be present within thewater naturally, are often elusive andhard to identify—much less remove.

Although many of the chemicalsfound in the volatile or synthetic organicgroups certainly fit into this definition,to a lesser degree, I believe that waterquality parameters which lead to incrus-tation (encrustation or scaling, take yourpick) problems can also apply.

Without question, corrosive tenden-cies in groundwater can also lead to se-rious problems, both in and outside of awell. However, this condition generallyprovides some type of warning or indi-cation that the problem is present, oftenfrom the tell-tale blue or green stainingthat occurs on porcelain fixtures.

On the other hand, incrustation issuesare frequently more insidious and me-thodical in how they impact a water

supply—particularly a well. And givenmost of you are more interested in thefallout from plugging of the screened orperforated openings in a well resultingfrom scaling or incrustation, we willconcentrate our discussion on that specific topic.

The mechanism and occurrence of anactual water well plugging problem isgenerally due to a complex set of crite-ria that is site specific to the type andthickness of the aquifer, well type,methods and materials used by the origi-nal well construction contractor, wellusage patterns, water quality and chem-istry, and screening/inlet arrangements(for the well and well pump).

Each of these parameters must begiven the proper consideration duringdetermination of a well rehabilitationprocedure. However, the aquifer itself,well type, the original well constructioncontractor’s methods and materials, andscreening/inlet arrangement are usuallyalready established and set for manyyears before the time arrives to considerany actual well rehabilitation. Typically,the only elements that we have the ability to modify or deal with (unless acomplete reconstruction or modificationof the well is contemplated) are the wellusage patterns and water chemistry.

But before undertaking any well re-habilitation, you should address a sim-ple but often overlooked question: Is thewell actually plugged, or is the declinesimply due to a normal reduction inaquifer capacity or a problem with theoriginal construction?

Thousands of dollars are often spentto rehabilitate a well, only to discover

By Ed Butts, PE, CPI

Groundwater TreatmentPart 6(c). Incrustation and Scaling


ENGINEERING/continues on page 54

Ed Butts, PE, CPI, is the chief engineer at4B Engineering & Consulting, Salem, Oregon.He has more than 35 years experience in thewater well business, specializing in engineer-ing and business management. He can bereached at [email protected].

Address a simple

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question: Is the well

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the original problem was that the aquiferitself was declining (usually due toaquifer overpumping) or that the origi-nal well screen and/or filter pack weredrastically misapplied. The test to verify either of these situ-

ations is a relatively simple procedureand can be performed with the well inquestion by a carefully conducted stepdrawdown and constant rate test fol-lowed by a carefully timed recovery observation.Obviously, a well that is plugged or

exhibits excessive head losses throughthe well screen or filter pack will usu-ally exhibit a drawdown rate muchfaster than it would have during thewell’s original pumping test, and thedrawdown will usually increase rapidlyas the yield increases. That is, the spe-cific capacity will decline substantiallywith an increase in well production dueto increasing head losses associatedwith increasing flow rates against thecurrently available entrance area. Recovery will also generally be very

rapid, sometimes exhibiting greater than

a 90% recovery up to a full static condi-tion in less than three to five minutes. It is also wise to review any and all

available historical pumping and waterlevel data associated with the well andlocal aquifer to help determine anytrends or long-term problems. These arethe first actual tests you should performbefore undertaking any well rehabilita-tion, where a wrong decision couldjeopardize your customer’s money andyour reputation.Assuming the well—as a hydraulic

structure that is indeed plugged—is theproblem, well rehabilitation should thenproceed by factoring the well usage pat-terns with the problem. • Is the well pump drawing air duringoperation? If so, at what capacity?

• Is the drawdown in the well at pumpstart-up or normal operation exces-sive for the design conditions of thewell?

• Is the problem with the well associ-ated with the use of any neighboringwells?

• Can the well be used for fewer hoursper day or at different times?

• Is sand or air evident? If so, can theybe controlled at lower flow rates orremoved effectively?

• How much restoration of well yieldor reduction in drawdown is neededfor a satisfactory outcome?

• Was the well ever capable of produc-ing the desired flow rate?These questions are just a few of the

type needed to evaluate the amount ofeffort (and money) the customer shouldinvest into an older well before seriousconsideration of any replacement is proposed. Again, assuming the answers to these

questions are favorable and the well jus-tifies rehabilitation, the next, and mostimportant, issues are the chemistry ofthe well water, the electrochemistry(redox potential) of the water and wellstructure, and the physical elements ofthe well itself. In other words, rehabili-tation of the well will do you no good if the screen is excessively corroded ordeteriorated, resulting in a possible lossof screen/casing strength or excessivelyopen slots that can result in sand pump-ing or a well collapse in extreme cases.

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Often, a video inspection of the wellwill be enough to determine the answersto many of these issues. However, eachwell must be examined on a case-by-case basis. In some cases, geologging ofthe well or isolated test pumping of se-lected zones as well and a video inspec-tion is needed to fully discover the exactcondition of the structural componentsof the well. When evaluating a wellrehab method and procedure, I try to always address all of these parameters,as well as the water chemistry.

Water Chemistry Issues to Determine Scaling PotentialEssentially, evaluation of a current

well problem should go all the way backto the original date and year the wellwas drilled. Once again, an investiga-tion is warranted. These considerationsshould include a full evaluation of theoriginal well development. Did thedriller fully remove all of the drillingfluids and mud during development?Was there a gradual and complete filterpack development? Did any waterchemistry changes occur over the years?

It must be remembered a problemwith an older well may be due as muchto corrosion of the metals. This can re-sult in sand pumping, a filling up of thescreen with sand or other debris, or evena possible well collapse. For this reason,I will list all of the most common causesof well problems (those that result inyield decline or severe sand pumping). In either case, this is known as a de-

cline in well performance or efficiencyin my small world. The conditions thatcontribute to a decline of well perform-ance can usually be summarized in fourbasic categories: physical, chemical,biochemical, electrochemical. It canalso be due to a combination of any orall of these individual factors in manycases.

Physical conditions include sand orgravel erosion of open inlet areas, sandheaving, incomplete or incorrect grad-ing of the original filter pack, filter packcollapse or plugging, gravel or sandblockage of perforations or screen open-ings, or inadequate/incorrect originalslot size or open area (important when

increasing flow above original designpoint).

Chemical problems include all non-biological-related causes such as inor-ganic chemical and metallic compoundsand carbonate/bicarbonate incrustation.

Biochemical conditions can be com-plex and include microbiological issuessuch as iron bacteria, sulfate-reducingbacteria, heterotrophic aerobic bacteria,denitrifying bacteria, nitrifying bacteria,and fluorescing bacteria. These factorswill be discussed in greater detail innext month’s column.

Electrochemical problems can oftenoccur as the result of galvanic corrosiondue to the improper selection or applica-tion of metals used in the well’s originalconstruction, galvanic action acrossjoints, or a change in water chemistry.Each of these areas requires individ-

ual consideration. However, there aresome uniform water analyses that can beperformed to assist the contractor with aproper course of action. Please remem-ber that these are the tests I believe are

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most important. Other specialists may ormay not agree with this list.• Elemental iron • Elemental manganese • Elemental calcium • Calcium carbonate hardness • A full set of BART (biological activ-ity reaction test) tests (three to five in total). This can be modified if thespecific type of biological contami-nant is known or strongly suspected.

• pH, dissolved oxygen, and carbondioxide test (must be done at the wellto be accurate)

• Hydrogen sulfide gas and water tem-perature (should also be performed atthe well)

• Elemental sulfur • Alkalinity• Total dissolved solids • Total suspended and settleable solids(includes sand)

• Elemental magnesium • Chlorides • Electrical conductance:micromhos/cm (can be determinedfrom TDS)

• Silica • Nitrates• Ryznar Stability Index (can be calcu-lated from above data).There are other indices and data

sometimes used when determining awell rehabilitation procedure. However,they can generally be determined fromthe tests above. These are the tests I routinely run for

a well of high value (municipal, indus-trial, or highly valued irrigation well). I will usually run just a routine set of inorganic tests without the expensiveBART tests for domestic or lower val-ued wells. The full run of tests can be as high as $1500 (largely depending on how many and who runs the BARTtests). However, this is a small amountof money to spend for a well with a highimportance if the tests will assist in opti-mizing the well rehabilitation. In addition to the chemical tests, it is

critical that the well contractor reviewall of the metallurgy involved in theconstruction of the well. For any acidchemical rehabilitation to be effective,

pH levels must be lowered and main-tained at levels as low as 1 pH for up totwo to three days. Constant or long-termexposure to pH levels at this level candissolve or weaken steel—even stainlesssteel—especially if the steel is old orwas compromised in its composition inthe first place. Video inspections and sometimes

even testing of a well casing coupon in a sample acid solution should be per-formed before making any final deci-sion regarding the proposed pH level,amount of buffering needed, and thetime of residence (contact time) in thewell. This is extremely important whenconsidering acidizing perforated casingsmade from mild steel.

When Do We Rehabilitate?The actual decision on when to per-

form rehabilitation on a well can onlybe made after considering several fac-tors. Obviously, the primary factor mustbe related to the timing and length ofavailable shutdown and allowed loss ofuse. Rehabilitation of a water well canbe a process requiring as little as two tothree days all the way up to two to threemonths. Proper timing of this work iscritical and the work can only be per-formed when the customer has adequatereplacement facilities or can operatewithout the well for the projected timeof unavailability. This is usually not a critical factor in

irrigation wells as the well rehab can bedone during the irrigation off-season.However, in municipal or industrialwells, timing and permitted loss of awell for any extended period is gener-ally an important consideration. Thisoften becomes a critical problem whenthe rehab runs beyond the planned shut-down period. It is important to remem-ber that rehabilitation can often takelonger than originally estimated due toseveral reasons (mostly unexpected).These potential delays should always befactored into any schedule. When to actually perform the reha-

bilitation is a decision that must bemade before the well is so far down onperformance or so plugged that a rea-sonable restoration of performance isnot feasible. This is extremely importantin regions where the natural ground-water has a high scaling potential fromthe presence of high levels of iron/man-

ganese or calcium compounds or activebiological action. In some situations,scale can accumulate on the interior of a well screen in layers up to severalinches in depth. Additionally, most scal-ing of this type results in a hardened andextensive layer that is difficult to re-move, even with the powerful chemicalacids that are currently commerciallyavailable. In order to lessen this possibility, the

well owner must be advised to performroutine chlorination of the interior well-bore as well as monitoring and collect-ing information on the well’s vitalstatistics. At a minimum, this informa-tion should include recording the sustained capacity at the applicablepumping level, seasonal static water lev-els, and specific capacity monitoring.Additional data that is desirable

would include seasonal step pumpingtests at a fixed duration with accuratedrawdown and recovery data. Analysisand observation of any rapid or unusualcondition or sudden deviation in wellperformance should immediately triggerconsideration of rehabilitation.

We will delve next month into themany types of biological actions associ-ated with water wells and some methodsto combat and correct scaling and plug-ging conditions. Until next month, work safe and

smart. WWJ

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There was a time not so long agowhen decision making for saversand investors was a relativelyeasy task. The ultraconservative

investor who wanted to minimize riskand was satisfied to give up potentiallylarge gains could stick with bank CDs or money market accounts. They couldenjoy a steady income stream whilesleeping soundly at night. The youngerinvestor with a longer window of oppor-tunity could invest heavily in equities,relying on historical averages to assuresolid growth.It’s not that easy these days.

That Was ThenThe investing environment under-

went gut-wrenching changes with the2008 market meltdown. The resultingmarket volatility introduced emotionalconsiderations that have benefitted someand caused crippling financial pain forothers.A longtime friend of mine who now

lives in Florida was so rattled by the2008 market crash that he sold off all ofhis equities at market lows and parkedhis money in CDs and money markets.“I was so afraid that another crisis

was just around the corner that I just satand watched while the market bouncedback,” he says.Now, of course, he’s missed out on

one of the best three-year stock marketruns ever. His financial losses have left

him feeling financially devastated in retirement.Others took a very different approach

in the fall of 2008. Some decided to donothing at all, relying on a long historyof market recoveries to recoup theirpaper losses. Depending on their alloca-tions between stocks, bonds, and cash,many of the “do-nothings” who just sattight during the crisis not only find theirportfolios back to pre-2008 levels, butthey are enjoying inflation-beating gainsas well.Still others, the most daring among

us, had the guts to follow some time-honored advice from gurus like WarrenBuffett to buy when everyone else isselling. By recognizing an extraordinarybuying opportunity, those hardy soulshave generated sensational profits intheir investment accounts.

This Is NowBut all of that is history now—a

closed chapter in the book of finance.The decision facing investors today iswhat to do now. No one knows for surewhat the future will bring, of course, butprofessionals who devote their careersto the world of finance probably have abetter shot at hitting the mark than mostof us, so I asked a few pros for theirthoughts.Lydia Sheckels, a chief investment

officer with Wescott Financial AdvisoryGroup in Philadelphia, feels this may bethe time to invest globally.“Non-U.S. companies had a difficult

year in 2011, which provides opportuni-ties to invest in great companies at cheapprices,” she says. “Market declines andunderperforming areas of the marketgive us many buy-low opportunities.”Sheckels also offers a caution on

bond investments.

“Understand how bonds react to ris-ing interest rates; investments shouldnever be made on yield alone. Undercurrent conditions, long-term bonds havethe greatest risk for those who seek capi-tal preservation. To be defensive, staywith high quality, shorter-term bonds sothat you can benefit as rates rise.”Brenda Wenning of Wenning Invest-

ments in Newton, Massachusetts, agreeswith Sheckels on bond investments.“Many investors’ portfolios continue

to be over-weighted in bonds,” she says.“If the 10-year Treasury yield surpasses2.45%, interest rates will likely movehigher. This move will have a negativeimpact on longer maturity bond portfo-lios. Consider shifting out of the longermaturity bonds and buying shorter ma-turity bonds or bond funds with shortdurations. Reduce your allocation ofbonds if it represents a large part of yourportfolio.”Revealing a slightly bearish position,

Wenning refers to what she calls a poten-tial for continuing financial problems.“I recommend reducing exposure

to risky assets and considering high-quality defensive companies with lowprice/earnings or P/E ratios. Typically,in a declining market, stocks with lowP/E ratios decline less than growth com-panies with high P/E ratios. Examplesof companies with low P/E ratios include Ford with a P/E ratio of 2.56,Dell Computer with a P/E/ ratio of 9.2,and Alliance Resource Partners with aP/E ratio of 8.2.”Benjamin Sullivan, a certified finan-

cial planner in Palisades Hudson Finan-cial Group in Scarsdale, New York, isamong those professionals who feel themost important strategy for investors ismaintaining an appropriate allocation ofassets.

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“Rather than trying to identify the next hot sector or invest-ment opportunity, investors should maintain broadly diversi-fied portfolios suited to their personal circumstances,” heexplains.

For younger investors, Sullivan suggests an allocation ofapproximately 80% equities and 20% bonds. For those at orapproaching retirement, a more conservative 50% equities and50% bonds would be appropriate.

“Of course there are many variables in each person’s cir-cumstances that would affect these approximations,” he goeson. “That’s why I feel that professional guidance in settingasset allocations is important.

Sullivan also cautions that any money that may be neededduring the next five years should not be invested in stocks.

If there is any one investing philosophy that is shared byall professionals, it is summed up by Sheckels:

“Never invest in any company that is offered as a hot tip ata cocktail party or any gathering that includes alcohol. With afew drinks, people tend to remember only the winners, andoften confuse yesterday’s news with tomorrow’s potential.”

There is no magic bullet when it comes to making the rightinvestment decisions. Arguably, keeping abreast of the chang-ing environment and looking for consensus among investmentprofessionals is our most reasonable approach. WWJ

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Making Money Is a By-Product of Being in Business

It’s not the reason you are in business.

Often when I visit schools, I askthe students why they think peo-ple are in business and almost

without exception they say “to makemoney.” We then engage in an interest-ing discussion on business. At the end ofour discussion, they begrudgingly agreethat making money is not the reasonwhy people start a business (but perhapsthey are just humoring me).

So let’s explore why you are in busi-ness. Underneath all of the details, I be-lieve there is one driving issue. I suggestit is about being able to put your ownsignature on your intellectual interestsand passions. We all have a commondrive and think we can provide servicesto a market that interests us in ways thathave not been done either as effectivelyor ever before.

Mostly anyone can acquire productsto sell in the market and all of us enjoyhelping people. So let’s put those crite-ria aside. Let’s assume those are com-mon to everyone in business. I believe itis a need to be able to control your owndestiny—to be independent and to riseand fall on your own skills and efforts.

And those skills are constantly beingchallenged. We must continue to growin our knowledge and skills. The day

you open your business is not the daythe learning and personal growth stops.It is the day the pace of that learningand personal growth needs to accelerate.Too many people think when they leaveschool is when they stop learning. Noth-ing could be further from the truth.

Develop Your ExpertiseSo are you an “expert” in your cho-

sen field? The definition of an expertvaries but I subscribe to Malcolm Glad-well’s theory from his book Outliersthat says you will be an expert in any-thing if you spend 10,000 hours on it.That is five full years of 40-hour weeks.

How many of you have had the pas-sion for anything that you spent 10,000hours of your life on it? That is, takingthe natural skills and talents you haveand developing them to the point thatyou are an expert in them? It’s not aneasy task, which is why there are so fewexperts on the planet.

Let’s look at the definition of an “ex-pert” from Merriam-Webster: “Someonehaving, involving, or displaying special

skill or knowledge derived from trainingor experience.”

I think this definition shows us thatexpertise (again Webster, “the skill of anexpert”) is an acquired position and thatit is given to you by your peers—youearn it. I add it is also given to you byyour customers. That is why you are inbusiness.

Your marketplace, your customers,and perhaps your suppliers have recog-nized in you an expertise. They supportyou. But that is only a starting point.

You have to continue to prove it. Youhave to develop a team of people whohave similar beliefs and passions.

Why, How, and WhatSimon Sinek in his book Start With

Why talks about what he calls “TheGolden Circle.”

We typically know what we do.Many of us know how we do it. But fewof us know why we do it. This is a nor-mal pattern. But Sinek puts forward the thought that you should start with“why.” (Watch a short clip on this on the terrific Web site www.TED.com bysearching for “Simon Sinek.” And readthe book, it is well worth it.)

You need to hire and employ peoplewho know “why” you are in business.They will be as passionate about it asyou are and that will make your busi-ness a success.

Of course there are some fundamen-tals you have to look after. These are“what” you do: the order processes, and inventories and technical skills you


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bring to you customers—the customer service skills and tal-ents that keep your customer coming back. You have to havefacilities and personnel. You have to have financial assets.

And importantly, everyone on your team has to know“how” to do what it is you do: from constructing and main-taining new wells to testing and remediating water systems toinstalling and repairing pumping systems. They have to knowhow to work with your processes.

Develop Your Employees’ ExpertisePeople who work for you need to become experts in their

own right. That is part of what makes employee retention soimportant. Your employees cannot develop expertise if youremployees are constantly leaving you. You need to offer competitive wages and benefits and training. You need to be a good leader.

But they also should share your belief in why you do whatyou do. That is your culture. Culture is not what you want it tobe; it is what it is. When you go into a business, you can feelthe culture—it is the service value being provided. It buildscustomer loyalty, which should be the goal of all businesses.

You are in business to make a difference in the world. As amanager, you have the privilege of leading people and helpingthem become all that they can be.

You enjoy your independence and freedom of choice. Youhave a passion for providing outstanding service to your cus-tomers. That is why you are in business. And if you do every-thing well, you will make as much money as you need tomake. WWJ

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By Michelle Nichols


While the Declaration of Inde-pendence proclaims that allmen (and women) are created

equal, not all selling tasks are createdequal. If you want to sell more and close

faster, some activities are much morevaluable than others. Once a year, it’s agood idea to evaluate your various sell-ing activities and decide which ones tocontinue at the same pace and whichones you want to increase, decrease, orstop doing altogether. There’s a simple exercise to tune up

your selling process. To begin, thinkback over the last month or two andwrite down a list of all your varioussales activities. Then rank each one interms of urgency and importance. At first glance, it may seem these

two characteristics are the same, but letme clarify. A task is urgent if it seems asif the world is screaming like an insis-tent toddler for you to do it right now.For instance, filling out expense reportsthat are due today or returning yourboss’ phone call are examples of tasksthat are urgent, but aren’t important in the big scheme of developing yourbusiness.

Four CombinationsOn the other hand, a task is important

if the quality of the job could dramati-cally affect your sales. Long-term plan-

ning ahead is an example of a task thatis important but rarely urgent. Let’s look at all four combinations

and explore how you can use them to increase your sales results. An hour ortwo of time invested in this analysis willhelp you leverage your time and energyover the year ahead. Obviously, to begin with, you should

spend most of your time on activitiesthat are both urgent and important. Thebest example of this is time spent sellingto qualified prospects. Just imagine howyour sales would soar if you spent 100%of your selling hours in front of folkswho need what you sell, at the priceyou’re offering, and wanted to purchaseit today. Mind-boggling, isn’t it? And yet,

most of us spend an embarrassinglysmall percentage of our selling hours inthis category. Resolve now to spendmore time in front of customers whocan buy and your sales are guaranteed to grow.

Double UpNext in importance are tasks that are

important yet not urgent. These wouldinclude long-term planning, sales train-ing (whether from a class or a recentbook), prospecting, networking, or cre-ating marketing programs. These jobsmust be done by you personally or inconjunction with other professionals.

Be careful not to spend too muchtime on this group. I’ve met sole propri-etors who spent a year writing policyand procedures manuals when theyshould have invested more of their timein front of real, live customers. Explore, if you can, multitasking two

or more of these activities. For me, de-veloping my spirituality, my brain, andmy body are important because theymake me more effective. These tasks arealso tempting to put off until tomorrow.I solved this by starting each day withsome spiritual and business readingwhile walking on my treadmill. In fact,I’ve renamed my treadmill my “Educa-tion Station.”

Scrap TimeI set my treadmill on a 4 miles per

hour pace, crank up the incline to getmy heart pumping, and read away.When I read key stories in the morningnewspaper, I keep a pen, a highlighter,and scissors nearby so I can clip out sto-ries to either forward to customers oruse to update my selling spiel. Peoplelove to get real mail. If it’s urgent, Isend them the link. By the time I’ve walked a few miles

and burned a few hundred calories, I’veput myself in the right frame of mind,worked up a healthy sweat, and beenbrought up to date on issues that affectmy business and my customers. For marketing calls, carry a list with

you of folks you want to contact during“scrap time”—that is, time that wouldotherwise be wasted waiting. You canuse the same idea for brainstorming onsales campaigns, brochures, Web pages,and more. If you get to an appointment

Prioritize! It’s a Matter of UrgencyAll sorts of obligations demand our attention, but some are more vital than others.


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On the other hand, a task is important if the quality

of the job could dramatically affect your sales.

early, work from the car. If a customer is delayed, ask for an empty office or quiet spot where you can complete theseimportant selling tasks. Ranked third are jobs that are urgent but not important.

These are great to identify so that you can outsource them.Accounting, cleaning your office, and updating your Web siteare some examples of this. They have to be done, and theyhave to be done well because they reflect on your company—or keep you out of jail—but they don’t have to be done byyou. Identifying as many jobs as possible that you can hire aprofessional to handle to your level of satisfaction is worth thetime of finding, hiring, and managing that vendor.

Get StartedLast in importance are activities that are neither urgent nor

important. Sometimes these are just plain fun, like doing acrossword or Sudoku puzzle. There’s certainly a place in lifefor fun and relaxation, but use these activities as a rewardafter you’ve completed your selling tasks. This “tune-up” of identifying and ranking urgent and im-

portant sales activities is important but not urgent. However, itcan only help you sell more if you stop now and take the timeto work your way through it. You might want to select an activity from the last category as a reward for completing the task.Even better will be the harvest of increased sales you’ll

reap. Happy selling! WWJ

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PROMOTIONWilo USA announced

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metering infrastructure network andwater and electric smart meters fromMueller Systems. The company is aprovider of innovative water infrastruc-ture products and services and techno-logically advanced metering systems forwater, electric, and gas systems.

Connecticut Water Service Inc.announced July 19 it had entered into an agreement to acquire Biddeford andSaco Water Co. located in Maine. Thistransaction will add $19.4 million inrate base and grows Connecticut WaterService’s overall customer base by15,500 customers, or 15%.

OPEN HOUSEAn audience of industry experts gath-

ered in July at WellJet company head-quarters in Camarillo, California, towitness a new demonstration of WellJettools and process. Demonstrations in-cluded the Neptune, Nautilus, and Cala-mari tools operating on a variety ofpipes and perforations clogged withhardened 4000 psi mortar mix. WellJetblasted the obstructions from verticalslots, Roscoe Moss shutter screen, andmild steel wire-wrapped screen.

CERTIFICATIONISCO Industries, a Louisville, Ken-

tucky-based pipe supplier and custommanufacturer of high-density polyethyl-ene piping products, received the ISO9001:2008 certification for its qualitymanagement system. The certificate of registration was issued by FM Ap-provals LLC, an organization that inde-pendently audited and confirmed ISCOIndustries is in conformity with ISO9001:2008. This certification applies tothe management processes that influ-ence product or service quality.

CHARITYLaval Underground Surveys LLC

awarded Fresno State student Teagan Zoldoske the2012 Ben EversonScholarship on July 24.Zoldoske, 19, is a soph-omore at CaliforniaState University,Fresno, pursuing abachelor’s degree incivil engineering andminors in chemistry and math. Sheplans to work with contaminatedgroundwater to find ways to make it

healthier for drinking and useful in agri-culture. Laval Underground Surveysawards the $1000 scholarship annuallyto a student pursuing a college degree ina water-related field.

Quest Water Global Inc., a watertechnology company and developer ofthe AQUAtap Community DrinkingWater Station and WEPS Water Extrac-tion and Purification System, announcedAugust 9 the successful visit by Ango-lan Ministry of Energy and Water andMinistry of Industry officials to thecompany’s operating AQUAtap installa-tion in Bom Jesus, Angola. The Secre-tary of State for Energy and Water and25 other ministry officials joined Min-istry of Industry representatives on August 3 for a tour of Quest Water’ssolar-powered water purification anddistribution system in the rural commu-nity 31 miles southeast of Luanda.

Do you have any news about your company orsomeone at your firm? If so, send all the necessaryinformation to: Mike Price, Water Well Journal, 601 Dempsey Rd., Westerville, OH 43081.E-mail:[email protected]. Deadline is 15th of two monthspreceding publication (October 15 for Decemberissue).

Teagan Zoldoske

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Geothermal Supply Company106 Cherry Street

Horse Cave, Ky 42749270-786-3010

GSC is the one stop shop for all Geothermal Supplies.

We have a huge inventory of Pipe, Fittings, and Accessories for GeothermalApplications. We stock pipe and fittingsfrom ¾� through 12�. GSC is a distributorof Driscoplex Geothermal Pipe from Performance Pipe. We carry a full line of McElroy and GSC Fusion Equipment.

GSC offers design assistance and custom fabrication.

Please call for all your Geothermal needs.


Some features ofthe GeoVISIONTM

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places that no other systems will work.

● Five cable lengths forvideo inspection to 2000 feet underwater.

● Six interchangeable camera heads for use in bores from 1 inch tomany feet in diameter.

● Motorized pan-tilt for use in mines and wells over 4 inches in diameter.

GeoVISIONTM Borehole Cameras

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call (800) 255-1353 or e-mail

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● Dual Scan micro camerafor easy switching betweendown and side views

● All GeoVISIONTM systemscome with excellent support, practical advice,and repair service.


FloridaThe 2012 Florida Ground Water As-

sociation traveled July 19 to present a$3100 donation to the Operation Help-ing Hand chapter at James A. Haley Vet-erans’ Hospital in Tampa. The donationsthat Operation Helping Hand raises areused to provide assistance and supportfor all the families of the active dutywounded and injured.The 2012 FGWA golf tournament

raised $2600. Members of the FGWA

Board of Directors attended the monthlydinner held by Operation Helping Hand,where an estimated 150 people were onhand, including about 40 who are activeduty wounded men and women andtheir families. “The entire evening was humbling,

inspirational, and truly an honor to at-tend and deliver the FGWA’s donationto Operation Helping Hand to help ourwounded heroes,” said FGWA Boardmember Pat Partridge of Partridge WellDrilling Co. Inc. in Jacksonville.

FGWA member Bob Caswell ofCoast Pump Water Technologies inOcala had the idea to donate the pro-ceeds from the annual golf tournamentto Operation Helping Hand. Partridgepresented Caswell with the DottieMixon Roberts Member of the YearAward that he earned through his serv-ice to the state association and ground-water industry.

New YorkNearly 40 people attended the spring

Empire State Water Well Drillers’ Asso-ciation meeting held earlier this year,April 13-14, in Milford.Master Ground Water Contractors

Bill and Mike Frey gave a presentationon the progress of its charity water welldrilling work being made in SierraLeone, Africa. The Clean Water Projectis part of a western New York programto improve health, education, and otherenterprises in Sierra Leone. “This is really like the icing on the

cake for my whole career,” said MikeFrey, president of ESWWDA and presi-dent and owner of Hudson ValleyDrilling Inc. in Salisbury Mills. In other news, NGWA Past President

Art Becker, CPG, MGWC, attended themeeting and said ESWWDA wants tohave the New York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation require geothermal drillers licenses and a con-tinuing education program. A committeewas formed by Mike Frey to explorethese possibilities.Becker is general manager of the En-

vironmental Drilling Division at SGSNorth America Inc., headquartered inWest Creek, New Jersey.

STATE WATCHNEWS FROM NGWA’S STATE GROUNDWATER ASSOCIATIONS

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Bob Caswell (left) and Pat Partridge pre-senting the FGWA donation of $3100 at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital inTampa, Florida.


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CENTRAL MINE EQUIPMENT COMPANY4215 Rider Trail North, Earth City (St. Louis), MO. 63045

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Sometimes you may not be exactly sure whatyou need. That's where CME's expertise comes in.When you need to know which core bit will last thelongest in a certain formation, or which bentonitepolymer mix to use for a specific job, CME can giveyou the answer. With over 75 years experience in thedrilling equipment business, CME has a lot of freeknowledge to pass along. Give us a call. Just one call.

With one call, you can get everything from arotary box chain for a 1965 CME-55 to a pallet ofgranular bentonite. In addition to an extensiveinventory of CME rig parts, Central MineEquipment Company has virtually all the toolingand drilling supplies you need for the geotechnical,environmental, mineral exploration, water welldrilling and construction industries. It's not onlyeasier than calling multiple sources, it also simplifiesbilling and accountability.

You can get drilling tools; soil samplingequipment and supplies; conventional and wirelinecoring systems; impregnated, surface set and PDCdiamond bits; mud, polymers and additives; drillingaccessories and much more. All with just one call.And our inventory includes only the highest qualityproducts at competitive pricing.

One number for #1The only number you need for the number one supplier of all your drilling equipment needs

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Solinst Provides Simple to Operate Pump Controller

The Solinst Model 464 electroniccontrol unit is designed to work easilywith pneumatic pumps, providing highquality groundwater samples. It is avail-able in 125 psi and 250 psi versions anduses four AA alkaline batteries that lastup to 100 hours of normal use. It is fullyautomatic with preset sample modes andcan save up to 99 unique user-createdflow rates in FRAM memory. The con-

troller can also beoperated manuallyif your batteriesrun out in the field.

It allows fasterpurge rates andprecise low flowcontrol to ensure a representativesample at 100 milliliters/minute or lesswhen sampling for VOCs. These con-venient controllers are rugged, depend-able, and suitable for all environments.

Quick-connect fittings allow instant attachment to dedicated well caps,portable pump reel units, and an aircompressor or compressed gas source.

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DAB Pumps Features Submersible Electric Pumps

To drain water inconstruction sites, inquarries, and surfacemines, DAB Pumpsproposes its sturdy,solid, and reliable DIGsubmersible electricpumps. DIG electricpumps are available inseveral models and canreach flow rates up to 250 cubic meters/hour and discharge heads up to 196 feet, thus allowing wide workareas to operate.

They can operate in the most difficultconditions, draining non-clear water aswell as heavy and highly abrasive liq-uids, while also offering resistance towear under extreme operating condi-tions. The hydraulic part is made of achrome cast iron impeller with a 600Brinell hardness and a vulcanized rubber diffuser, which ensure a high resistance to abrasion.

To allow easy and fast handling, therange also includes transportable mod-els. DAB designed these pumps to avoidmaintenance downtimes, but shouldthey be needed, they can easily be car-ried out since mechanical constructionand technology are both essential andintuitive.

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Lone Star Hydraulic Drills SupplyPower in Tough Terrains

Little Beaver’s line of Lone Star hy-draulic drills work easily and efficientlyin a variety of applications includingwater well drilling, soil sampling, geo-technical testing, and auger drilling.Available in four configurations, LoneStar hydraulic drills are capable ofachieving drilling depths ranging from200 to 300 feet.

The drills are designed for operationin areas with minimal resources fortransportation, as all hydraulic models

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The new benchmarkfor robustness, reliability and versatility

Indar Máquinas Hidráulicas SL

For more than 70 years Indar has been presenting great solutions to its customers. Not only in terms of design, manufacturing and services for submersible equipment, but also by offering different construction choices. A wide range of product options, makes Indar submersible units some of the most versatile, robust and reliable products in the worldwide market.

www.indarpump.com

Contact us:

IPR, International Representation INC.,

Christian Wehrli, Exclusive Agent for USA,

Phone: (786) 268 79 33

[email protected]

www.indarpump.com

Main features:

Power: From 40 HP up to 2680 HP Speed: From 735 rpm to 3500 rpm Voltage: From 220 V to 11000 V Motor protection type: IP 68

series

break down to a compact sizein order to beeasily crated.Ideal for ship-ping to remoteareas, the unitsare still power-ful enough toreach target digging depths in all typesof terrains.

The LS200H and LS300H feature asimple hydraulic system with pullbackforces of 2500 pounds and pushdownforces adjustable up to 2500 pounds. Aconvenient bypass flow switch offersprecise control and adjustment toachieve the desired pushdown force.Equipped with a standard anchor kit, theunit is capable of quick drilling in eventhe toughest, rockiest surfaces. Strategi-cally placed controls provide easy oper-ation of the rotary and the draw works.

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Water-Right Adds Odor andStain Removal Products

Water-Right Inc., a manufacturer ofwater treatment equipment, announcesthe addition of Odor-Z-Way products.Odor-Z-Way is made from a syntheticzeolite crystal which is the same mate-rial, although smaller, used in Water-Right’s Sanitizer Plus Series andWaterCare’s TotalCare Series water con-ditioners, makingit the ideal com-plement to itsbrand.

Originally de-veloped for thewater treatmentindustry to aid inthe removal of iron, manganese, andother contaminants from water, these zeolite crystals were discovered to beequally effective in removing airborneimpurities and absorbing householdstains. Odor-Z-Way is used to removeodors and stains in many different environments.

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Rockmore International Announces New Drill Bit Design

Rockmore International announces a

new drill bit design especially suited forhard rock quarry drilling. The newCrossFlow bit design extends bit lifeand improves pene-tration rates for percussive drillingapplications in abra-sive and challengingrock conditions.

Overall drillingefficiency is greatlyinfluenced by bit

penetration rates. Increasing the rate ofbit penetration is mostly determined byimpact energy and flushing efficiency.Rockmore has targeted improvements in bit design such that the rock cuttingsflush more effectively from the bit face,leading to better penetration rates andincreased bit life.

The CrossFlow bit incorporates newdesign features in the bit face, particu-larly in the geometry and placement offlush holes, flush grooves, and tungsten

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1 Drilling Solution.There are a lot of reasons you’ve made village well drilling a priority. 884,000,000 to be exact. The number of people who go without clean drinking water each day is staggering. But the solution is simple. From the shipping crate to the drill pipe, Lone Star drills are designed and packaged exclusively for shallow well drilling in areas with minimal resources for transportation and operation. Rugged steel frames paired with robust winches and hydraulics provide years of worry-free drilling power in the most demanding drilling environments.

For more on our drilling solutions and training programs visit lonestardrills.com.

A product of: Little Beaver, Inc. 800.227.7515

884,000,000884,000,000884,000,000Reasons.

buttons. The intent of the new bit geom-etry is to remove the broken rock chipsthat result from the percussive blowsaway from the bit face and up towardsthe hole annulus as quickly and effec-tively as possible.

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Convenient In-Line DisposableFilters from Solinst Help MeetFiltration Requirements

Solinst supplies in-line disposable

filters designed specifically for thepreparation of groundwater samples fordissolved metals analysis and for filter-ing large volumes of turbid groundwater.

Excellent for sampling in silty or particulate-laden groundwater, the highcapacity filter gives 650 square centime-ters of effective filtration area. They arean easy way to meet filtration require-ments as they incorporate a 0.45 mi-crometer membrane into a disposabledevice.

These filters save time and money byreducing the need for decontaminationand multiple filter changes. They alsoassure rapid sample filtration. They aresafe and convenient with no handling ofthe filter ele-ment, no haz-ardous residueon the filterhousing, and areself-containedand disposable

The polypropylene filters are com-pact in size. The filters easily attach to avariety of tubing, pumps, and other sam-pling devices. Each filter has a ⅜-inchhose barb inlet and outlet connections,as well as a ⅛-inch NPTM vent/drainconnection.

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Cotey Chemical Releases New Educational Tool

Cotey Chemical Corp. released itsfree 36-page educational catalog. Muchmore than just aproduct catalog,this easy-to-readbooklet discussessolutions to com-mon water wellplugging and main-tenance problems.

Cotey Chemical’s goal is to educatethe water well industry and “spread thegospel” of water well rehabilitation andmaintenance. There are more than 15million water wells in the United States.Yet only a small fraction of them aregetting the attention they need. Well re-habilitation and maintenance is designedto keep these wells running efficiently.It will extend the life of the well, reducewear on the pump, and reduce energycost to run the pump.

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Krohne Unveils Optical SludgeMeasurement System

Krohne Inc., a global technologyprovider in the development, manufac-ture, and distribution of accurate, reli-able, and cost-effective measuringinstruments for the process industries,announces its new Optisys SLM 2080optical sludge blanket measurement sys-

FEATURED PRODUCTS


Grow your career, your profession, and your industry by attending NGWA’s Director Candidates School. Taking place Thursday, December 6, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the 2012 NGWA Groundwater Expo, this workshop is the first step members need to take to become a future candidate for an NGWA volunteer director position. Come hear firsthand what it means to serve among these distinguished ranks.

The true meaning of leadership is service. — Carter Woodson

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tem, which offers accurate and reliablemeasurement of blanket depth, separa-tion zone, and swirled solids (fluff zone)depth using optical suspended solidsmeasuring technology.

Low cost of ownership, low mainte-nance requirements, reliable measuringresults, and ease of use makes the Optisys SLM 2080 idealfor continuous measure-ment of industrial andmunicipal wastewatersludge, sludge settlementmonitoring, and controlof return activatedsludge and waste acti-vated sludge.

Energy costs are agrowing concern at many wastewatertreatment plants and customers usingthe Optisys SLM 2080 obtain signifi-cant energy savings by optimizing pre-thickening of the sludge.

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Sensorex Accessory TurnsiPhone, iPod, or iPad intoPortable pH Meter

Sensorex has developed an industry-first mobile accessory for pH measure-ments. Compatible with Apple iPod,iPhone, and iPad devices, the PH-1 pHmeter accessory meas-ures and records pHvalues in the lab or fieldfor use in environmen-tal, education, and in-dustrial applications.

The patent-pendingPH-1 accessory plugsinto the standard Appledock connector and uses a Sensorex pHelectrode to measure pH with accuracyto .01 pH. The free Sensorex app dis-plays pH, millivolts, ambient tempera-ture, and solution temperature in realtime. The CE-marked device supportsone, two, three, or more calibrationpoints and sends readings by e-mail forlater analysis. When used with a GPS-enabled device, the pH meter app willrecord measurements with both timestamp and geographic coordinates, thuseliminating transcription errors and improving efficiency.

Powered from the Apple device, the

PH-1 requires no supplemental energysource. Its pH measurement range is 0 to14 pH and it operates in ambient temper-atures of 0° to 40°C, in solutions of 0° to100°C. Data history can be grouped bydate or location and exported individu-ally or in .csv format via e-mail.

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If you have a product that you wouldlike considered, send a release to Mike Price, Water Well Journal, 601 Dempsey Rd., Westerville, OH43081. E-mail: [email protected].

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18 Breakout Tools

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Breaks Pipe

Make Pipe to Torque Specs

800-541-1562

15 Bits

Bits, subs, stabilizers, hole openers, etc.Over 10,000 bits in stock.

8643 Bennett Rd.P.O. Box 714

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Ph: (618) 435-5000Cell: (618) 927-2676Cell: (618) 927-5586Fax: (618) 438-0026

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BitService Inc.

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Equipment AppraisalsNationally recognized and accred-ited equipment appraisals for waterwell drill rigs and well drilling equip-ment for banks, lenders, mergers,accountants, estate planning, IRS,and auctions. Experienced, knowl-edgeable, and recognized world-wide in the water well drillingindustry. Accurate and confidentialappraisal reports.

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Palmer Bit Company has been recognized worldwide for providing thehighest quality bits to the drilling indus-try for over 50 years. We manufacturebits for drilling everything from clays tolimestone. With our experience we canhelp lower your bit cost, with the properbit selection for your drilling conditions.We are available 24/7 to assist you withany questions you may have.

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MC/VISA accepted

22 Business Opportunities

BUSINESS FOR SALE: Southeast Nebraska. Established irrigation and pumpservice company. Portadrill RVT 6 and Failing CF 15 drill rigs, two 10T Smealpump service trucks. All tooling and sup-port equipment included. In business atsame location since 1954. Owners retiring.Phone/fax (402) 266-5551.

Put your company’s message here!

Classified advertising is a great wayto reach the water well industry.

Call Shelby to make arrangements at1-800-551-7379 ext 523.

45 Compressors

1� – 16� ElevatorsAll steel with safety latch.

SEMCO of Lamar800-541-1562

Fax 719-336-2402Credit Cards Accepted

SkyRexWater WellElevators

2� thru 36�

Also lightweightPVC elevatorsNow Available!

“Complete ReverseCirculation

Drill Strings”

Rex McFadden7931 19th

Lubbock, TX 70407

Ph (806) 791-3731Fax (806) 791-3755www.rexmcfadden.com

76 Elevators

Standard ManufacturingLargest water well pipe elevator

manufacturing company in the United States.Phone: (936) 336-6200

(800) 337-0163Fax: (936) 336-6212E-Mail: StandardManufacturing

@yahoo.comWeb site: www.standardmfg.com

Dealers Wanted

71 Drilling Equipment

75 Electric Motors

EQUIPMENT WANTED: Electric mo-tors wanted. Vertical hollow shaft pump mo-tors. 20 to 500 hp good or bad, will pick up.PH: (800) 541-1562.

� Kwik Klamps 1 & 2 (adjustable 1�–2� or 21⁄2�–4�)� NEW – Kwik Klamp 3 (for 6� PVC)� Elevators for PVC well casing (sizes 1�–16�)� Heavy Duty PVC Elevators (sizes 4�–8�)� Flush Joint PVC Pipe Clamps (sizes 4�–24�)

www.jktool.com � [email protected] 320-563-4967 � Fax 320-563-8051

J & K Tool Company Inc.


Higgins Rig Co.

We Can Serve All Of Your Drilling Needs!

Call For Complete List Of New & Used Drills & Parts

www.higrig.comFREE Call - (800) 292-7447

(270) 325-3300 Fax: (270) 325-3405Office: 2594 Stiles Ford Rd. Hodgenville, KY Shop: 1797 Bardstown Rd. Hodgenville, KY

Drills…Parts…Financing

57 Direct Push Supplies

Manufacturer of Pre-Pack Screens 4” ID Pre-Pack NOW AVAILABLE Standard Pre-Pack

When You Would Set A Traditional Well Economy Pre-Pack

When Cost Is A Factor 20% Open Area High Yield Pre-Pack

For Use In Low Yield Wells All Stainless Steel Pre-Pack

For Aggressive Groundwater Environments Non-Metal Pre-Pack

When Metal Components Are Not Compatible Annular Seals

Foam Bridges, Bentonite & Quick-Sleeves CUSTOM INJECTION Pre-Packs

Toll Free 1-888-240-4328 Phone: 1-609-631-8939 Fax: 1-609-631-0993

ectmfg.com proactivepumps.com torquerplug.com

***A Johnson Screens Distributor*****We Stock Geoprobe® Compatible Supplies & Tooling**

*Proactive® Pumps Master Distributor*

817-927-8486 www.watsonusa.com

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• Portable, Truck or Trailer mounted.

• Retrofit compatible with Laval

and most geophysical logging

winches.

• Full repair service and spare

parts for CCV, Boretech,

Wellcam and Laval cameras

and controllers.

• Forward and 360 degree side

wall viewing color cameras.

• Depths to 5,000 feet.

800-671-0383 • 559-291-0383 Fax: 559-291-0463

E-mail: [email protected]

On the web at www.ariesccv.com

Waterwell CameraInspection Systems

CCV Engineering & ManufacturingAn Aries Industries Company

60 Down Hole Inspection

106 Installation Accessories

"We are the heat shrink people"

- Heat shrink kits for #14 to 4/0 wire- Volume pricing- Custom kits made to order- Private labeling available- Quick shipping- Four types of heat shrink tubing

in stock- Large selection of installation

accessories including pressuregauges, tapes, valves and tankfittings packages

Supplying "Made in USA" heatshrink tubing to pump and well

installers since 1994.

800-593-9403

Heat Shrinkfrom B&B Wholesale

105 Injection Pumps

located on the Island of Bermudarequires a

PERCUSSION AIR/WELL DRILLERThe successful candidate should have

the following:• A minimum of 5 years experience in the

well drilling field• Recognized qualifications/experience for

the above preferred• Ability to read and follow drawings,

complete drilling reports• Experience in the taking of core samples

and geological test drilling including therecord keeping of appropriate records inrelation to such drilling

The following duties are key to the position:

• Ability to work without supervision on allaspects of the job

• Maintain drill rig Schramm T450/T450H• Candidates must be flexible to business

demands and willing to work outside normal working hours when required

• Smart appearance, pleasant manner, and trustworthy

• Ability to liaise with clients at all levels• Possess a clean existing driving license

and will need to obtain a license inBermuda for both drill rig and for support vehicles

• Be willing to help out in other departments

• Be willing to provide training to the company’s current and future employees

In turn we offer:• A competitive salary, comprehensive

benefits in addition to possible career development opportunities.

All applications should be made in writinglisting experiences together with two written employment references togetherwith two character references to:

Atlantic Water Development LtdP.O. Box HM 1569Hamilton HMGX

BermudaOr by fax: 441-293-8917

and/or email: [email protected] should be received by no laterthan October 31, 2012.Please note that Immigration approvalneeds to be required before entering employment in Bermuda.

No telephone calls please.

HELP WANTED: 20-year-old Oklahomaenvironmental/water well drilling companyis looking for experienced drillers and la-borers. Very competitive pay with benefits.Contact Robert at cell (405) 831-9140, of-fice (405) 360-1434 or e-mail resume to:[email protected]

80 Employment

Didn’t find what youwere looking for?Try NGWA’s Career Center at

www.careers.ngwa.org for more opportunities. Whether you arelooking for the right job or the

right employee, the NGWA CareerCenter can provide you with an industry-specific listing to honeyour search. Questions? Call

Rachel at 800 551.7379, ext 504,or e-mail [email protected].

115 Mud Pumps

71/2��10� duplex pump

Hydraulic drive mud pumps—small and lightweight—

Centerline Manufacturing903-725-6978

www.centerlinemanufacturing.com

• Fits in the place of a 5��6�

• Pumps 300 GPM at up to800 PSI

• Weighs 1000 lbs. lessthan a 5��6�

• Single and three cylindermodels also available

U.S Pat. #6,769,884 and others pending

116 Mud Systems

DESANDER

MUD MIXERCM Consulting & Equipment

Jerry MasonSpecialist in your drilling and grouting problems.

1640 Oppenheimer Rd., Bedford, PA 15522

(814) 623-1675 (814) 623-7285 FAX

Mini-Desander

90 Equipment

Well Manager Classified Display Ad“Overpumping”

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101 Grouters

Slips, trips, and falls Materials handling Chemical exposure Machine guarding Electrocution And everything in between . . .

Drill Safe, Drill Smart covers it all.

To order your copy of Drill Safe, Drill Smart, visit the NGWA bookstore at www.NGWA.org or call 800 551.7379 (614 898.7791).

Drill Safe, Drill SmartCatalog #V955 NGWA member price $115.00Nonmember price $135.00

Slips, trips, and falls

Accidents and injuries happen every year. Don’t let one happen to you.

covers it all.

125 Pump Hoists

2012 ModelsS4,000 Pump Hoist, 8,000# cap., 35� tele-scoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 5T safety hook, hydro controls and variablespeed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,245S6,000 Pump Hoist, 16,000# 3L cap., 35�telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydropump, 5T safety hook, hydro controls andvariable speed engine control . . . . . $16,445S8,000 Pump Hoist, 22,000# 3L cap., 36�telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydropump, 7T safety hook, hydro controls andvariable speed engine control . . . . . $20,845S10,000 Pump Hoist, 30,000# 3L cap., 40�telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydropump, 9T safety hook, hydro controls andvariable speed engine control . . . . . $28,545S12,000 Pump Hoist, 48,000# 4L cap., 44�telescoping mast, 6000# tail out line, 72 gal.oil tank, hydro pump, 11T safety hook, hydrocontrols and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,945

S15,000 Pump Hoist, 60,000# 4L cap, 48�telescoping mast, 6000# tail out line, 72 gal.oil tank, hydro pump, 13T safety hook, hydrocontrols and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,645

S20,000 Pump Hoist, 80,000# 4L cap, 40�telescoping mast, 6000# tail out line, 72 gal.oil tank, hydro pump, 13T safety hook, hydrocontrols and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,845

S25,000 Pump Hoist, 100,000# 4L cap, 40�telescoping mast, 6000# tail out line, 100 gal.oil tank, hydro pump, 15T safety hook, hydrocontrol and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $61,545

S30,000 Pump Hoist, 120,000# 4L cap, 40�telescoping mast, 6000# tail out line, 100 gal.oil tank, hydro pump, 15T safety hook, hydrocontrol and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,945

New Equipment in StockS6,000 SEMCO, 44�, PTO, 2 spd., 16,000#cap., RC, PR, aux., light kit, service body,mini bed, 2012 Dodge 5500, 6.7L D, stand.transmission, 4�4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $81,580 S30,000, 84�, 56�, BC outriggers, HD cat-head, 2 spd., sandreel, AB for sandreel, ABreg., aux., oil cooler, light kit, power arm, PT hookup, 22� bed, toolboxes, 2012 Freight-liner 108SD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $259,918

Used Equipment in StockM33 Jessen/Monitor, 1-PR, SB, 1995 FordF-350, gas, 5 spd., 4�2 . . . . . . . . . $17,900M34 Jessen/Monitor, RC, PR, SB w/1992GMC Top Kick, 3116 Cat, 5 spd. . . $19,5005T Smeal, PR, bed, toolboxes, 2004 Ford F-650, Cummins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,950Walker-Neer 20T rated, double cathead,sandreel, 3rd leg, 1976 Chevy . . . . $19,500S6,000 SEMCO, 44�, oil cooler, RC, 2 spd.,SR, PR, light kit, toolbox package, bed, 2004Dodge Crew Cab 3500, auto. . . . . . $35,950S12,000 SEMCO, 48� derrick, HS PTO, oilcooler, sandreel, BO cylinder, 2 spd., aux.,PR, PT hookup w/air, light kit, 20� bed, tool-boxes, red and white, 2008 International4300, DT466, red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $82,855S12,000 SEMCO, 44�, HS PTO, oil cooler,SR, BO, 2 spd., aux., PR, BC outriggers, lightkit, 16� bed, toolbox, 2006 International4300, auto., yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . $87,039S12,000 SEMCO, 44�, AS PTO, sandreel,BO cylinder, oil cooler, 2 spd., aux. piperacks, BC outriggers, light kit, 16� bed, boxes,2007 Freightliner M2, C-7 Cat, 6 spd., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80,871

S12,000 SEMCO, 48�, HS PTO, oil cooler,sandreel, BO cylinder, 2 spd., PT hookup w/air, aux., pipe racks, light kit, 2008 Interna-tional 4300, DT466 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $81,755S15,000 SEMCO, 48�, AS PTO, sandreel,BO cylinder, aux., 2 spd., oil cooler, light kit,PT hookup, 2006 International 4300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $87,312

S25,000 SEMCO, 48�, AS PTO, BO cylin-der, BC outrigger, 2 spd., sandreel, PThookup, power arm, aux., oil cooler, light kit,20� bed, boxes, 2007 Sterling, Cat, 6 spd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120,802

S25,000 SEMCO, 50�, AS PTO, HD cathead, 2 spd, sandreel, aux., oil cooler, powerarm, PT hookup w/air, light kit, 18� bed,boxes, 2008 Freightliner, Cummins, 6 spd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $131,135

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128 Pump Pullers

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139 Slotting Machines

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137 Services

REPAIRS: Eastman deviation surveyclocks (mechanical drift indicators) repaired. We also have three, six, andtwelve degree angle units, charts, and otheraccessories in stock. Call Downhole ClockRepair, (325) 660-2184.


178 Water Treatment

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FOR SALE: 2000 T25 DRILTECH, serialno. 732476, CAT C15, 526 HP, 1000 CFMair, 10,000 hours. 420� 4½� drill rod, 3½regular. Mounted on Sterling 9501, pow-ered by CAT C12 400 HP, Miller Bobcat225 AMP welder, Meyers Fracturing Pump.$195,000. Call (603) 942-5581.

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1993 Ingersoll-Rand T-3W900/350 Compressor49GPM Aux. hyd for off board mud pumpRauch Spinner, $150,000866-965-5924

160 Trucks

30-Freightliner Trucks 6�6, 60 Series Detroit, HT740,

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AMISTCO 3 4(281) 331-5956www.amistco.com

AMS/Art’s Mfg. 4 12(800) 635-7330www.ams-samplers.com

Baker Mfg., Water Systems Division 5 IBC

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Baroid 6 20(877) 379-7412www.baroididp.com

Boshart Industries 7 86(800) 561-3164www.boshart.com

CCV Engineering & Mfg. 8 60(800) 671-0383www.ariesccv.com

Centennial Plastics 9 18(402) 462-2227www.centennialplastics.com

Central Mine Equipment 10 71(800) 325-8827www.cmeco.com

Century 11 70(866) 887-5216www.pool-motors.com

Cotey Chemical 12 50(806) 747-2096www.coteychemical.com

Custom Pipe & Coupling 13 65www.custompipe.com

Delta Screens 14 59(713) 856-0300www.deltascreens.com

Flomatic 15 14(800) 833-2040www.flomatic.com

Foremost Industries 16 67(800) 661-9190(403) 295-5834 (fax)

Franklin Electric 17 29(260) 824-2900www.franklin-electric.com

GEFCO/King Oil Tools 18 28(800) 759-7441www.gefco.com

Geoprobe® Systems 19 33(800) 436-7762www.geoprobe.com

Geothermal Supply 20 69(270) 786-3010www.geothermalsupply.com

Grundfos Pumps 21 IFC(913) 227-3400www.us.grundfos.com

Gus Pech Mfg. 22 19(800) 383-7324www.guspech.com

Indar Pumps 23 72(954) 563-8437www.indarpump.com

In-Well Technologies 24 75(920) 829-5690www.in-welltech.com

Jet-Lube 25 24(800) 538-5823(713) 678-4604 (fax)

Johnson Screens 26 51(651) 636-3900www.johnsonscreen.com

K & K Supply 13 65(800) 782-3225

Laibe/Versa-Drill 27 49(317) 231-2250www.laibecorp.com

Little Beaver 28 73(800) 227-7515www.littlebeaver.com

Lorentz Solar Water Pumps 29 OBC(888) 535-4788(866) 593-0777www.lorentz.de

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Marks Products/Allegheny Instruments 30 69

(800) 255-1353www.geovision.org

MARL Technologies 31 10(800) 404-4463www.marltechnologies.com

Merrill Mfg. 32 44(712) 732-2760www.merrillmfg.com

Mount Sopris Instruments 33 28(303) 279-3211www.mountsopris.com

NGWA/Bookstore 34 60(800) 551-7379www.ngwa.org

NGWA/Certification 35 55(800) 551-7379www.ngwa.org

NGWA/Directors Candidate School 37 74

(800) 551-7379www.ngwa.org

NGWA/Groundwater Expo 36 9(800) 551-7379www.ngwa.org

NGWA/Membership 38 39(800) 551-7379www.ngwa.orgNGWA/NGWREF 39 87

(800) 551-7379www.ngwa.org/ngwref

NGWA/Profit Mastery 40 13(800) 551-7379www.ngwa.org

NGWA/WellGuard 41 17(800) 551-7379www.ngwa.org

National Pump 42 37(800) 966-5240www.nationalpumpcompany.com

North Houston Machine 43 63(800) [email protected]

Pentair 44 61(262) 728-5551www.pentair.com

Premier Silica 45 11(800) 947-7263www.premiersilica.com

Pullmaster Winch 46 44(604) 594-4444www.pullmaster.com

Robbco Pumps 47 63(806) 749-7475www.robbcopumps.com

SEMCO 48 2(719) 336-9006www.semcooflamar.com

Schramm 49 16(610) 696-2500www.schramm.com

Shakti Pumps 50 65(818) 231-0455www.shaktipumps.com

Solinst 51 15(800) 661-2023 www.solinst.com

Southwire 52 43(770) 832-4590www.southwire.com

Star Iron Works 53 53(814) 427-2555www.starironworks.com

Sumoto 54 110444/490515www.sumoto.com

Tibban Mfg. 55 1(760) 954-5655www.tibban.com

Voss Technologies 56 68(800) 247 6294

Woodford Mfg. 57 7(719) 574-1101www.woodfordmfg.com

Wyo-Ben 58 54(800) 548-7055www.wyoben.com

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Support the NGWREF Fundraising Auction

Donate cash or an item to the annual NGWREF Fundraising Auction taking place at the 2012 Groundwater Expo this December. Funds raised from the auction will impact folks the world-around.

Use the online form found at www.GroundwaterExpo.com/Auction to make your donation today.

For more information, call Rachel Jones at 800 551.7379 (614 898.7791), ext. 504, or send an e-mail to [email protected].

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Welcome New Advertiser!Custom Pipe & Coupling/K & K Supply

“Closing Time” is the page of Water WellJournal that showcases—you! It will alwaysfeature a few pictures of people at work atjob sites around the world. Please send inphotos and brief descriptions and you just

may be the subject on the last page of anissue of WWJ.

And remember, if your photo is selected asthe cover image of WWJ, you receive $250.

If your photos are selected, you will be

asked to fill out a photo disclaimer form thatgrants the National Ground Water Associationthe royalty-free right to display the photos.Please send high-resolution digital photos [email protected].


The Exhibit Hall at the Expo will be open for two days and a total of12 hours at the Groundwater Expo.

NGWA will hand out several awards at the Ground-water Expo, including the Ross L. Oliver Award, themost prestigious award given by NGWA. Pictured isthe 2011 winner, Loyd Watson, MGWC, CVCLD, ofWatson Co. Inc. in Lascassas, Tennessee.

CLOSING TIMEThe Delegates Meeting is a morning event this year,and is an opportunity to hear candidates for theNGWA Board of Directors speak.

The Attendee Welcome Party sponsored by FranklinElectric Co. Inc. is always a great opportunity to catchup with old friends and network with fellow industry professionals.

The Exhibit Hall will be packed with the latest wares from industrymanufacturers and suppliers. The hall will feature approximately300 exhibitors from around the world.

It’s time for the 3rd Annual Baker Water Systems Customer Appreciation Give Away!

Join us at the NGWA Expo this year where YOU could be the WINNER of a NEW ATV!

To be eligible, all you need to do is bring an invoice showing the purchase of any of our products during

Order from us all the time?

will receive an additional entry!

Haven’t bought anything yet?No fear! Visit your local distributor and buy now, all invoices dated Sept. 1 - Nov. 20, 2012 will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES!

We will also be giving away ten $100 visa gift cards.

Disclaimer: Winners will be drawn randomly during the show at the Baker Water Systems Booth #813; with the grand prize ATV to be drawn at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday December 6, 2012. Need not be present to win. Item will be shipped to winner at Baker’s expense within the continental US. Winner will be responsible for all taxes and registration fees and will receive a 1099 for the value of the prize package. Previous year winner, distributors, representatives, and employees of Baker Manufacturing Company are not eligible for this promotion.

Not attending the show?

Sent entries must be received by 11/26/2012 to be eligible.

Calling all Well Drillers and Contractors...This could be YOU!

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Booth #813

It’s our way of saying Thank you for another great year and your business!

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