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Overcoming drilling challenges requires forward-thinking to meet the customer’s expectations. 27 No “Do Overs” Allowed By Jennifer Strawn

Take steps to grout efficiently and avoid costly mistakes. 30 2012 Rig Buyers Guide It’s everything you need to know about the industry’s rig manufacturers and their products.

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FEATURED COLUMNISTS 40 It’s the Law by Jeremiah Thomas and Donald Gregory Texas Clarifies Landowners’ Property Rights in Groundwater 44 Safety Matters by Gary Ganson, CIH, CSP Hearing Loss Continues Despite Occupational Prevention Protecting hearing needs to not only happen on the job, but off the job as well.

46 Engineering Your Business by Ed Butts, PE, CPI Groundwater Treatment Part 6(a). Corrosion and Incrustation

50 People at Work by Alexandra Walsh Motivating Employees When a manager has a staff engaged and working hard, the business will soar.

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ou are a savvy marketer who has continually made sure your company has been positioned in front of your community so you can continue to generate revenue and run a successful business. You may not realize it, but it’s true. After all, just think about this: The bulk of your marketing budget 25 years ago was spent on print advertising. Annually you made sure you had a prominent ad in the phone book and even splurged for color so your company name stood out when potential customers were frantically thumbing through the book during their “out of water” emergencies. Then about five years later you stayed ahead of the game. Your office got a fax machine. So you began faxing quotes to potential customers’ offices, getting signed contracts sent your way, and even sending promotional advertising through the machine. Then as the 20th century drew to a close, there was a major change in the way you do business. E-mail came along and your customers were now just keystrokes away. Your communication with them was instantaneous and your marketing evolved too. Now those simple black-and-white faxed messages were colorful e-mail promotions with pictures. And as the 21st century took off, you did too. You created a Web site so everyone in the world could know about your business. You listed your company’s history, all of the services you

provide, all of the certifications your staff has earned, and even displayed pictures from completed jobs to show off your skills. And while your Web site was just a static page when it began, you tweaked it about 10 years ago and made it a source of communication by adding a place where people could e-mail you questions from the site. You made sure you stayed ahead of the game about five years ago and dived into social media. You built a Facebook page that talked about your firm and jobs you were on. You created Flickr and YouTube accounts so you could show off images and video of your company in action. After all, why write about your skills when you can literally show them off. And then you took the plunge again a few years ago and began tweeting. With Twitter, you began promoting your business several times a day in bursts of 140 characters or less. It’s impressive. We’ve all heard people say the groundwater industry moves slow, but just look at how your communication and marketing strategy has sped along in the last 25 years. And that is you, right? Please tell me you have done all of this. I sure hope so because I bet your competition has.

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Read on waterwelljournal.com Jennifer Strawn’s cover story “Dealing with Friction Loss” in the May 2012 issue elicited this comment from Michael Keen Sr., MGWC, of Franklin Electric Co. Inc. in Lakeland, Florida. The truth these gentlemen are speaking should be carefully considered in every water system design. Improperly sized or applied pumps, pressure tanks, power supply wiring, plumbing, control

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components, etc. always result in an unsatisfactory system. The consequences of not ensuring a well-designed system are many. First is the frustration and fury of the end user, resulting in lost labor cost to the installer while replacing failed components. Next is warranty processing time/cost to the supplier, and finally, warranty cost to the manufacturer when the actual problem is most often not a product defect to begin with. As an installer, consider the fact that while you are at a site doing free-oflabor-cost warranty replacements, you could have been somewhere else on a paying job! My point is unless a water system is looked at in total, there are probably going to be issues. The driller/pump installer is usually going to take the brunt of it when the pump, motor, or controls fail no matter the real cause of failure. So as the person installing the equipment providing the source water that can be impacted by many variables, is it wise to engage in conversation with

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other contractors and/or general contractor concerning system operation and reliability? Should you as the driller/pump installer require contact with plumbers, electricians, geothermal contractors, and so on to ensure everyone is on the same page? I strongly feel you should since you are the one who is going to get the first call when there is no water. But that choice is yours. In my former life as a contractor, I arrived at a point where if I was not given opportunity to communicate with other contractors—especially on a new construction site—who might impact the operation of my work, I declined the job. Shortly after making what was a hard decision, I found my life much simpler because of fewer complaints and my business more profitable due to a 73% reduction in free warranty product/labor work. Think about this. When I said you could have been somewhere else making money and not spending that 73% out of your pocket? That presents the opportunity for 146% or much more profit at other job sites. Initially when considering this position, I was concerned over jobs I might lose. In the end though, I found my business sense opened the door for other contractors who also wanted the same communication but were afraid to take the same position. I soon found that through this cross-communication not only did my reputation for installing the most reliable systems grow, but so did that of other contractors I was involved with. By virtue of that recognition, I was able to raise my prices without much concern as to what competitors priced their work at. Another benefit was developing a relationship with other contractors where we frequently referred each other to customers that benefitted all of us greatly. Communication that achieves an efficiently operating water system is a win-win for all involved. At the end of the day, all everyone is concerned with, from the manufacturer to the end user, is does it work to expectation and for how long. And in a properly designed total system using quality products, it will meet the expectations of all. waterwelljournal.com

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t’s summertime, so that means it’s time for the Water Well Journal annual rig buyers guide. Always among our most popular features of the year, the buyers guide section on page 30 contains all of the details and contact information about the industry’s rig manufacturers and their machines. It makes the July issue one you will want to hold on to when it’s time for you to make that next big purchase.

The July issue also contains a pair of feature articles and a column ideal for when you head to the job site. Associate Editor Mike Price examines drilling challenges faced today in his cover story, “Tough Day at the Office” on page 23. Price speaks with water well contractors on both the east and west coast to gain insight into how they confront different issues, including what is typically the biggest challenge: poor ground Mike Price conditions. Other subjects addressed are unknown depths of groundwater, managing personnel, the cost of material, scheduling, and competition. The accompanying sidebar article addresses a timely topic—the cost of fuel. Contractors weigh in on how they sidestep the volatile diesel and gas prices at the pump. Freelance writer Jennifer Strawn goes over the importance of avoiding mistakes when grouting a water well system in her feature story titled “No ‘Do Overs’ Allowed” on page 27.

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IN THIS She points out while some people may consider grouting a last step in a job, it is actually one of the most important as grouting is what protects the drinking water for consumers. She then details key steps that include (1) choosing the right grouting material based on state regulations and on-site conditions, (2) determining how much grout you’ll need, (3) using the right equipment for the grouting material and having it all ready to go at the job site, and (4) paying attention to the quality and amount of the make-up water. The monthly Safety Matters column addresses a decades-old issue for water well contractors. Titled “Hearing Loss Continues Despite Occupational Prevention,” and starting on page 44, columnist Gary Ganson, CIH, CSP, points out the Bureau of Labor Statistics states that since 2004 nearly 125,000 workers have suffered significant, permanent hearing loss. He adds that doesn’t need to Gary Ganson, be the case because the CIH, CSP technology to measure and protect hearing is so readily available. Ganson goes over how companies can have an effective hearing protection program, why one is important, and how it is critical to share with employees the hearing loss dangers when they are at home. Price also begins a three-part series highlighting the National Ground Water Association’s certification program, beginning with the designation of Master Groundwater Contractor (MGWC). In this month’s Water Well Personalities article, “Band of Brothers” on page 36, Price chats with Bill and Mike Frey. The brothers who operate different drilling companies in New York received their MGWC plaques in 2010. The MGWC designation recognizes those who have proven exceptional knowledge and dedication in water well construction and pump installation and are presented with a green suit jacket to reflect this accomplishment. Price also highlights how the Frey brothers have recently begun drilling wells for clean drinking water in Sierra Leone in West Africa. Twitter @WaterWellJournl

The latest installment of the It’s The Law column goes over the Texas Supreme Court’s February ruling in Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Day, a “takings” case against one of the state’s water regulators. In “Texas Clarifies Landowners’ Property Rights in Groundwater” on page 40, attorneys Jeremiah Thomas and Donald Gregory explain some of the interesting things to come from the case, including the court

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Professional Golfer to Deliver Keynote Address at 2012 NGWA Groundwater Expo Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey has been slated to deliver the keynote address at the NGWA Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting, which takes place December 4-7 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gainey, a former A.O. Smith Corp. employee, will recount his story of making his dream come true. He will share his journey from small town beginnings in Bishopville, South Carolina, to making it to the PGA Tour and the importance of staying true to your form. While it’s said one needs talent and luck to become a professional golfer, when it came to making his dream a reality, Gainey preferred the tried and true method that “anything in life worth having is worth working for.” He left his job wrapping insulation around hot water heater tanks at A.O. Smith, a global manufacturer of residential and commercial water heating equipment, to pursue his boyhood dream of becoming a professional golfer. After years of chasing his goal on the Nationwide Tour, Gainey finally earned his PGA Tour card in December 2008, with A.O. Smith electing to sponsor him in 2009 and continues its sponsorship.

In spite of his successes— on and off the links—Gainey’s work ethic, commitment to family, and desire to give back to fans is both honest and refreshing. It’s something not typically seen in today’s ego-driven, look-at-me sports world. Of course, his grip and unorthodox swing set him apart on the tour too. The two-gloved grip, which gave rise to his nickname, came from how his father played golf, while his swing comes from his days as a promising high school baseball player. In late May, Gainey finished third at the Crowne Plaza Invitational tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. To learn more about the 2012 NGWA Groundwater Expo, visit groundwaterexpo.com. Read Water Well Journal’s June 2011 profile on Gainey at waterwelljournal.org/2011/06/livinghis-dream.

USGS Details Effects of Climate Change on Water Availability in 14 Local Basins Nationwide Climate change projections indicate a steady increase in temperature progressing through the 21st century, generally resulting in snowpack reductions, changes to the timing of snowmelt, altered streamflows, and reductions in soil moisture, all of which could affect water management, agriculture, recreation, hazard mitigation, and ecosystems across the nation. Despite some widespread similarities in climate change trends, climate change will affect specific water basins in the United States differently, based on the particular hydrologic and geologic conditions in that area. New USGS modeling studies project changes in water availability due to climate change at the local level. So far, the USGS has applied these models to 14 basins:

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Sprague River Basin, Oregon Sagehen Creek Basin, California Feather River Basin, California Naches River Basin, Washington Yampa River Basin, Colorado East River Basin, Colorado Black Earth Creek Basin, Wisconsin Flint River Basin, Georgia Pomperaug River Watershed, Connecticut Clear Creek Basin, Iowa Cathance Stream Basin, Maine Trout Lake Basin, Wisconsin Starkweather Coulee Basin, North Dakota South Fork of the Flathead River, Montana.

“The advantage of these studies is that they demonstrate there is not just one hydrological response to climate change; the predictions account for essential local factors that will govern the timing, severity, and type of impact, whether it be water shortage, drought, or flood,” USGS Director Marcia McNutt says. “This is exactly the sort of information communities need to know now

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NEWS/from page 14 because we are unlikely to see a ‘wateras-usual’ future.” These local projections are based on general circulation models that predict how climate change will affect temperature, precipitation, and emissions for large regional areas. The USGS’ Precipitation Runoff Modeling System applies information from the downscaled general circulation model projections to local watersheds, where impacts of climate change on water availability will depend on local conditions. These localscale hydrologic projections will allow managers to plan for changes in water resources that are specific to their area.

Report States Greater Risks Exist with Hydraulic Fracturing in North Carolina The News & Observer in North Carolina reports hydraulic fracturing in the state will likely entail greater risks to drinking water supplies and may require special measures not used in other states. State regulators say North Carolina’s

natural gas reserves are much closer to groundwater than in other states, and the rock in between is not watertight and could permit potent hydraulic fracturing chemicals to work their way upward and contaminate the aquifers. State officials will take at least several years developing safeguards to protect residents, farm animals, crops, and natural habitats from the hundreds of chemicals used in the process of hydraulic fracturing. The chemicals—used to kill bacteria, prevent well corrosion, and thicken hydraulic fracturing fluids—for years had been regarded as proprietary and kept secret. In response to public pressure, the names of those chemicals are now being divulged in other states. Hydraulic fracturing is not legal in North Carolina, but legislation was slated to be introduced that would overhaul the state’s oil and gas laws.

NGWA Ground Water Summit Covered Wide Variety of Critical Water Topics Those who attended the 2012 NGWA Ground Water Summit—Innovate and

Integrate: Succeeding as a Groundwater Professional in a Water-Short World, May 6-10 in Garden Grove, California, were treated to three enlightening days, beginning with keynote speaker Pat Mulroy’s message addressing the valuation of drinking water and the necessary involvement of all parties to determine priorities and usage to avoid intervention by the court system. In addition to panels addressing topics such as managed aquifer recharge and how research can be converted into practical and commercial applications, the event featured new “twilight sessions” of specific topics at the conclusion of the May 8 sessions. Some of the takeaways mentioned by Summit attendees included the increased need to recharge aquifers with treated wastewater to meet current and future needs; the emergence of Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) and its use in measuring global and regional water; and the importance of groundwater during times of drought. NGWA is accepting session proposals for the 2013 NGWA Summit—The

Submit your NGWA award nominations today. NGWA awards honor the best of the best and cover all sectors of the groundwater industry. Submit your nomination today in one or more of the following categories.

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Fewer Homes Going into Foreclosure The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 7.40% of all loans outstanding as of the end of the first quarter of 2012, a decrease of 18 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2011, and a decrease of 92 basis points from one year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Delinquency Survey. The non-seasonally adjusted delinquency rate decreased 121 basis points to 6.94% this quarter from 8.15% last quarter. As water well construction jobs can be influenced by the housing market, Water Well Journal shares this data with its readers. The percentage of loans on which foreclosure actions were started during the fourth quarter was 0.96%, down 3 basis points from last quarter and down 12 basis points from one year ago. The delinquency rate includes loans that are at least one payment past due but does not include loans in the process of foreclosure. The percentage of loans in the foreclosure process at the end of the first quarter was 4.39%, up 1 basis point from the first quarter and 13 basis points lower than one year ago. The serious delinquency rate, the percentage of loans that are 90 days or more past due or in the process of foreclosure, was 7.44%, a decrease of 29 basis points from last quarter, and a decrease of 66 basis points from the first quarter of last year. The combined percentage of loans in foreclosure or at least one payment past due was 11.33% on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, a decrease of 120 basis points from last quarter and was 98 basis points lower than a year ago. This was the lowest that this measure has been since 2008.

Higher Water Rates and Drought Lead to More Water Well Drilling in Kansas Area The Wichita Eagle in Kansas reports the number of wells in Wichita and elsewhere in the region have gone up with people seeking lower-cost options for filling pools or watering lawns. Curtis Weninger, owner of Premier Pump & Well Service and a member of the National Ground Water Association, reports his business is up 30% this year, with a similar increase last year. He says the wait time to have him drill is six weeks.

According to the city of Wichita, the number of water well permits increased 33% in 2011 to a record 1045 permits. Weninger says the reasons are the harsh drought, an increase in water demand, and higher water rates in Wichita. Last summer was one of the hottest in Wichita history. Temperatures there reached 100Â° or higher for a record 53 days while the city of Wichita raised water rates to pay for water projects. The price of water has risen 21% since July 2010.

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NEWS/from page 17 Experts Say Africa May Struggle to Extract Groundwater In the first continent-wide quantitative maps, vast groundwater resources have been revealed in Africa. Experts say the resources may not be easily accessible because of political and technical challenges and costs. The new groundwater maps, published in April in Environmental Research Letters, are based on an extensive review of available maps, publications, and data. They show the continent has a total underground water storage capacity of 0.66 million cubic kilometers—more than 20 times the freshwater storage capacity of lakes on the continent. The largest aquifers are in North Africa—mostly in Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, and Sudan. The study says “many countries designated ‘water scarce’ have substantial groundwater reserves,” and concludes boreholes for community hand pumps would be feasible in these.

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But while some media reports have suggested the discovery could mark the end of water shortages on the continent, experts say it is not that simple. “The study makes it clear that these groundwater [aquifers] are far from population centers,” Mohamed Gad, professor of hydrology at the Desert Research Center in Egypt, told SciDev.Net. Most of the aquifers in North Africa are also deep underground at 100-250 meters (328-820 feet), making them costly to develop, he added. Gad said North African countries need to develop extraction technologies, have the political will, and find new funds to make use of the groundwater. “North African countries need to resume negotiations about the management of the shared groundwater, as most of the aquifers in this region are crossing borders between more than two countries,” he said, adding that “countries like Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia already have an agreement for the preservation of the groundwater resources, but countries like Egypt, Libya, and Sudan still have challenges managing shares.”

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Kansas Governor Completes Agenda to Conserve Water Supply Kansas Governor Sam Brownback completed the 2012 water package in late May by signing the final bill in a series of legislation designed to conserve the state’s water supply and extend the life of the Ogallala Aquifer. The water legislation package consists of six bills. 1. HB 2451 eliminates the state’s “use it or lose it” law for groundwater rights in areas of Kansas determined to be over-appropriated. 2. SB 272 amends the water appropriation law and increases the amount of groundwater that may be pumped with a multi-year flex account. 3. The signing of HB 2516 will extend the law allowing the creation of water banks. A state-approved water bank facilitates the short-term lease, up to 10 years, of water rights at a price set by the seller and agreed to by the buyer.

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4. HB 2517 extends water law authorizing the state to purchase and retire water rights, subject to the availability of state funding. 5. SB 310 allows local enhanced management areas to be established within a groundwater management district. 6. SB 148 makes clear the authority of a water right owner to divide the right into two or more distinct water rights without losing priority. Work on reforming the state’s water laws started a year ago when the Brownback administration first began planning the Ogallala Aquifer Water Summit.

Maryland Governor Signs Landmark Geothermal Heat Pump Bill Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Geothermal Heating and Cooling bill (SB 652) into law in late May, making Maryland the first state in the nation to allow utilities to claim credits for the installation of geothermal heat pumps. The measure passed the state legislature in April. The legislation makes GHPs an accepted technology for utilities to use toward earning Renewable Energy Credits under the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard. Geothermal heat pumps address one of the biggest consumers of U.S. energy: buildings. Buildings account for more than 70% of the nation’s electricity usage, and geothermal heat pumps have the potential to reduce energy use by as much as 40% to 70% in a typical building.

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NGWA recognizes individuals and companies annually with its Awards of Excellence and Outstanding Groundwater Project Awards. Reinforce the value of your fellow groundwater colleagues who have made a difference through their leadership, accomplishments, insights, and support of the groundwater industry by nominating them for an NGWA award. Award recipients are chosen based on their contributions of service, innovation, research, safety, and projects of scientific and technological importance affecting the growth and well-being of the groundwater industry.

All NGWA members are eligible to submit nominations. Please take a moment to look through the list of categories and award descriptions on NGWA’s Web site and nominate who you think is most eligible. Award descriptions, qualifications, and nomination forms can be found under the “About Us” tab at www .NGWA.org. All nominations must be received on or before August 1. If you have questions regarding the NGWA Awards Program or need assistance in preparing a nomination for submission, call Rachel Jones at (800) 551-7379 or (614) 898-7791, ext. 504, or e-mail rjones@ngwa.org.

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NGWA Offers CSP–Drilling Operations Exam NGWA is offering a second component to the Certified Sales Professional (CSP) designation within its Voluntary Certification Program, the Certified Sales Professional–Drilling Exam. The CSP designation is specifically intended for suppliers and manufacturers. Earning the CSP designation is a remarkable way to demonstrate your commitment to enhancing industry professionalism and providing good customer service. Eligible individuals who wish to earn the designation will be required to take only one exam, but they can extend their designation to a CSP-II by passing both the drilling and pump installation exams. Exam appointments may be scheduled through NGWA’s third-party testing facility, PSI LaserGrade, by calling (800) 211-2754 or (360) 896-9111 outside the United States.

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NGWA Offers Variety of Products to Help You Drill Safer and Smarter

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An assortment of products are available for you in the NGWA Online Bookstore that will help you drill safely, more efficiently, and profitably, including:

The 2012 NGWA Groundwater Expo online booth selection database is up and running for industry manufacturers and suppliers at groundwaterexpo.com. With the online process, you can request your booth space, complete the exhibit application, and pay for the space with a credit card. The Expo gives you the opportunity to gain direct access to thousands of groundwater professionals. You can meet a year’s worth of contacts in just two days and showcase your products at the most prestigious show within the groundwater industry. Attendees at the Expo are there to inspect and compare products and equipment vital to their livelihood. Click on the “Exhibitor” tab to request your booth space and complete the exhibit application. If you have questions, contact NGWA Director of Advertising and Exhibit Sales Vickie Wiles at vwiles@ngwa.org, or call (800) 551-7379, ext. 593. If outside the United States, call (614) 898-7791.

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A 30-minute DVD, Drill Safe, Drill Smart, was produced by NGWA in collaboration with the video production company Training Without Boredom. It was created in an informative but fun fashion that keeps those watching alert to the important details. Suitable to the drilling of both domestic water supply and environmental wells because many of the same hazards apply, the video is not just for new drill crew employees, but also seasoned workers who may need a refresher on safe practices. Drill Safe, Drill Smart covers the most common causes of drill site accidents: slips, trips, and falls; materials handling; chemicals; machine guarding; and electrocution. In addition to the video, the DVD includes printable documents—a job safety analysis form, lighting guidelines, pretrip inspection form, and safety assessment plan. NGWA’s Drilling Cost Calculator will show you the true cost of doing business, and help you set the profit level your business needs to succeed. Designed to be as detailed as you want, the calculator enables you to plug in costs to all of the categories that contribute to your overall cost of water well drilling. You can also plug in different scenarios to see what is needed to achieve the profits you want for your company. It is designed as an easy-to-use Excel workbook and comes complete with a user’s guide written by contractors for contractors. NGWA members can download this calculator and others for free as a member benefit under the “Member exclusives” section at www.NGWA.org. Nonmembers can purchase the calculator in NGWA’s Online Bookstore. Bucyrus Drills by David M. Lang, PE, is a book that recounts the history of drilling; early manufacturers of drilling equipment; the emergence of drilling methods, rigs, and drill bits; and the role of Bucyrus International Inc. (formerly Bucyrus-Erie Co.) in furthering the science and art of drilling. While tracing Bucyrus’ history of more than 75 years, also covered are the growing need that was created for water well drilling and blasthole drilling. The text includes Bucyrus drill production terminology, drill features, and several images from the company’s archives.

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Tough Day at the Office Overcoming drilling challenges requires forward-thinking to meet the customer’s expectations. By Mike Price

rilling and constructing a water well system isn’t easy. Heck, just getting the drill rig on the job site can be a monumental task. And from there, the driller is thrust into the spotlight, showing how well they can handle any issue thrown their way. The usual suspects of poor ground conditions to unknown depths of groundwater to equipment breakdown are but a few in a long line of problems that may crop up. “There are always issues that arise at depth or at the surface that can almost change the scope, change the job right in the middle of the process,” says Matt Hartmann, project manager at Schlumberger Water Services in Denver, Colorado. “Being able to deal with those, being able to manage those client expectations, and being able to solve those problems as they come about and still meet those objectives is probably going to differentiate the drilling contractors out there and make them more marketable and able to easily sell their services by word of mouth.”

Mike Price is the associate editor of Water Well Journal. In addition to his WWJ responsibilities, Price produces NGWA’s newsletters and contributes to the Association’s quarterly scientific publication. He can be reached at mprice@ngwa.org.

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At a time when every job is crucial for a company’s bottom line, not letting difficult factors stand in the way of a successful job is highly coveted. In this look at overcoming drilling challenges today, water well contractors provide their thoughts, experiences, and tips to those who will face similar issues if they haven’t already. Every region of the United States, let alone the world, dictates which type of ground conditions a driller will encounter. In Ellensburg, Washington, 150 miles east of Olympia, the hardest formation Bach Drilling Co. drills through is broken basalt, a volcanic igneous rock. Jeremy Bach, vice president of Bach Drilling, recommends being patient and installing as much water well casing in the hole to prevent cavitation. “Knowing the area before you get in there and having a history of where you’re drilling at is a huge advantage,” Bach says.

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TOUGH DAY/from page 23 “Know what to expect, know how long it’s going to take to get through it because certain formations take longer time. It costs more to get through it because it’s burning more fuel, more man-hours. All that stuff plays a factor even more so with today’s economy, with the price of everything up, and with the price of drilling what it’s been for a while.” To be more efficient, Bach Drilling recently purchased a new drilling rig with a power take-off, which immediately improved fuel consumption and time spent on a job. The price of fuel sits squarely on the minds of water well contractors (see sidebar). Time spent on maintenance upkeep of an older rig for Bach Drilling has also been reduced with the addition of the new drill rig. “We’re running a lot more new hammers to try and get the most out of everything we do to try and get the most footage,” Bach adds. “Just things like that to make sure every drop of fuel you’re doing the best you can.” Preventive maintenance is still essential even with a new drill rig. Jeremy and his father, Mike Sr., owner of Bach Drilling, a fifth-generation family business since 1894, take pride in ensuring that their equipment is maintained. “That’s always been a key factor,” Jeremy says, “and also getting the job done in a timely fashion. Sometimes eight hours isn’t enough in a workday, so you do however many hours to get the job done.” Drilling conditions can be just as challenging outside of the United States. Mike Douglas and his brother, Kirk, of Colorado began drilling water wells about 15 years ago in villages across Central America. Training with Living Water International increased the brothers’ knowledge of shallow well drilling, pump repair, and hygiene education. It also introduced them to Little Beaver’s Lone Star drills, a line of portable water well drills. “When we saw the LS300T+ rig, we were very impressed with it, so we started taking steps toward obtaining one,” Mike says of their efforts following the training. 24/ July 2012 Water Well Journal

Price of Fuel Continues to Challenge Water Well Contractors Despite the price of diesel falling for the eighth straight week in early June, water well contractors are faced with unstable diesel and gas prices at the pump. Jeremy Bach, vice president of Bach Drilling Co. in Ellensburg, Washington, has become an expert on finding the best discounts available when purchasing diesel. “We look for the best deal and see how much the supplier can give me off from buying that much diesel,” Bach says of the tier system. “That’s something I’ve done a lot more this year.” Regardless of the price of fuel, contractors need to include it in their pricing strategy. “It’s just a matter of figuring out how you’re paying for your fuel and how you’re going to be paid for that fuel and account for that somewhere in your pricing schedule,” says Matt Hartmann, project manager at Schlumberger Water Services in Denver, Colorado. The Drilling Cost Calculator offered by the National Ground Water Association helps drillers determine the cost of all of the categories that contribute to the overall cost of water well drilling, including fuel. It is designed as a Microsoft Excel workbook and comes complete with a user’s guide written by contractors. Members can download the calculator for free under “Member exclusive content” under the “Member Center” tab at www.NGWA.org. Nonmembers can buy the calculator in the online NGWA Bookstore.

Updates on the Price of Fuel Fuel prices affect not only the water well industry but the entire U.S. economy. The average gasoline and diesel prices are released each week by the U.S. Department of Energy. To view the most up-to-date prices and to get more information in your region, visit the DOE’s Web site at www.eia.gov/oog/info/gdu/gasdiesel.asp. Through a donation and discount offered by Little Beaver on Lone Star drills used for mission work, the brothers took the LS300T+ into some of the toughest terrain and were impressed by how it performed. They soon obtained a second rig. In the past five years, the volunteer efforts with the new drill rigs have brought freshwater wells to more than 30 villages in Honduras and Guatemala. “Because the countries are very diverse, we work everywhere from the ocean plains to the mountains,” Mike says. “We drill in all kinds of conditions, from sand and clay to some of the hardest volcanic rock formations that you’ll ever find, particularly in Guatemala.” Mike admits the Lone Star portable water well drills weren’t designed to drill through volcanic rock, but he acknowledges their success rate is “really pretty remarkable given the circumstances.” About five times each year, the brothers bring a team of 8-12 volunteers who pay their own way to help drill the

wells. Using the Lone Star LS300T+, the brothers and volunteers drill wells ranging from 90 to 300 feet deep. The fully hydraulic rigs feature an anchor kit that helps them push beyond the weight of the trailer the drill is mounted on, more effectively using the roller cone bits to get through the rock they often encounter in Guatemala. Working in extreme conditions means constant awareness of not only the surroundings but of the machine’s performance to ensure the job is completed for those who desperately need it. “We just have to keep it well oiled and well greased during day-to-day maintenance because it’s very grueling on the machines when we’re trying to go through rock or even just cobblestone,” Mike says. Located in Carver, Massachusetts, 50 miles south of Boston, drilling for the most part is not all that difficult for Tyler Well & Pump. In the area where the company drills its wells there is a massive, mainly unconfined aquifer with more than 500 bilwaterwelljournal.com

lion gallons of water that is accessible at a fairly shallow depth. The average drilling depth is 50 feet and the soil composition is mainly medium to coarse sand. Owner Sam Tyler, CPI, worked for a geologic/environmental drilling company for three years on mostly construction sites and was forced to drill through tough formations, including stacked boulders, to get samples every 5 feet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really just getting set up right before you start drilling because if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a little off when you start getting down 40, 50 feet, the hole might be totally off and getting tools in and out of the ground can be difficult,â&#x20AC;? Tyler says. Today, the biggest challenge for Tyler is getting the drilling rig on and off sites. Some job sites are easier than others. The drilling rig is roughly 20 feet long, 9 feet wide. The derrick stands 25 feet high, and it weighs 25,000 pounds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On some jobs, getting the rig to where we need to drill a new well or to service an existing well can be challenging,â&#x20AC;? Tyler says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things that make it challenging can be muddy job sites,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re running a lot more new hammers to try and get the most out of everything we do to try and get the most footage. Just things like that to make sure every drop of fuel youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing the best you can.â&#x20AC;? snow and ice, slopes and inclines, and maneuvering around obstacles such as sheds, trees, and shrubs, swimming pools, etc.â&#x20AC;? There are a few small beach house communities that Tyler Well & Pump work in. Some of these communities have small, narrow roads that make it difficult to turn the corners with the rig. Besides difficulty traveling to the job site, Tyler has found that whenever there is a scenario where he will be setting up and the rig is going to be on the adjacent property, or if he needs to cross over the neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property, he sometimes

becomes a diplomat for the neighbor he is drilling for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meaning some neighbors donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get along with each other and they sometimes donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to help each other out, so someone has to step in and establish some diplomacy,â&#x20AC;? he explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In situations like that, and I have come across a lot of them, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that you are professional by greeting the opposing neighbor in a polite manner and explaining to them the importance of the situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes in the end they will allow us access because they want to help us more than the neighbor, but whatever works that will get the customer water, get us paid, and most of the time a new customer. A handshake and a smile will go a long way.â&#x20AC;? WWJ

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hen you were a kid, you had the option to declare a “do over” any time you made a mistake. Missed a layup during a pick-up basketball game with your buddies? Do over. Struck out on the diamond? Do over. But the days of calling a “do over” are gone. “We’re not kids anymore and now a ‘do over’ costs us money,” says Mark Whittle, a southeast account representative with Baroid Industrial Drilling Products. Getting the job done right the first time is always important, but even more so when grouting a well. “Unfortunately, in some instances, the grout job is looked upon as that last thing,” Whittle says. “But it’s probably

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one of the most important things that we do around the well because it’s what protects the drinking water for the consumer.” Here are steps to get your next grout job done quickly and without a costly “do over.”

Follow good drilling practices. It may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s an important step nonetheless. “If you can’t drill a hole efficiently and get your casing in the ground, whether it’s open ended or a screened well, how are you going to grout it?” Whittle asks. The first step to a good grout seal is to drill a clean, stable hole, especially if you’re planning to use a bentonite chip grout, says Tom Christopherson, program manager with the Nebraska Department of Health’s Water Well Standards Program and a coauthor of the Nebraska Grout Study. Contractors need to make sure they have the hole clean enough to allow the chips to fall in a manner that gives them a good tight seal.

Choose the right grouting material. This choice should be based on state regulations and on-site conditions. Most states specify suitable grout materials in the regulations, but then it’s up to you to choose the best option under the regulations based on your knowledge of local conditions. “Sometimes we want to fall back on a boilerplate design,” Christopherson says. “But the on-site conditions may not support that design.” He suggests becoming as familiar as you can with the actual site location before choosing a grout material. Examine drilling logs and consult your state’s conservation agency or geological survey. Or consider working with a hydrogeologist. “Some don’t see the value in logging soil conditions. It’s just not important to them,” Christopherson says. “But in reality, the properties of the soil have a huge impact on what kinds of grout materials you can rely on to provide an adequate seal.”

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And don’t just look at the soil from the water table down. Also look at the soil from the water table on up. In the Nebraska Grout Study that’s where most of the damage to the grout occurred. “If you identify everything from the top to the bottom of the borehole, then matching the grout is easy,” Christopherson adds. Choosing the right grout from the get-go also saves you money in the long run, says Stewart Krause, a sales manager with Wyo-Ben Inc. By choosing a grouting material that works best for your geologic formation you avoid losing grout to the formation. “That requires you to come back the next day or make multiple trips to the location to top off the grout column,” Krause says. “That can be very costly.” Sometimes you may not have a choice on what grout material you use and your hands are tied, Krause admits. In this case, knowing the formation will help you provide a better bid by allowing you to take the costs of topping off the grout into account.

Determine how much grout you’ll need. Not having enough grout material on site is one of the most common mistakes when it comes to grouting efficiently. When you do your calculations, realize what’s the minimum amount of grout you’ll need. If you calculate the amount of grout to be 60 gallons, for example, you will probably use as much as 80 gallons. “If you only put 45 gallons in the hole, the hole is not grouted correctly,” Whittle says. “Nobody in the industry drills a gun barrel borehole. There are always larger areas in the boreholes, blowouts and washouts, which are in turn going to require additional material.”

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Don’t be tempted to take shortcuts and make do with equipment that’s not right for the job, especially when using a pumpable grout. Make sure you use the right equipment for the grouting material and have them ready to go at the job site. For example, Krause often sees drillers trying to grout a 1000-foot well

with a pump that provides only a few hundred pounds per square inch of pressure. In reality, you need more pressure. “Sometimes people don’t understand how much effort it takes to move grouting materials through tremie pipe,” Krause says. But it’s not just using a powerful enough pump, it’s also using the right size of pipe for the material. “Most manufacturers recommend an inch and a quarter tremie line, and to reduce hole size some people don’t leave adequate space and try to do it with a one inch,” Krause says. Most grouts move at about 1 pound per square inch in a 1¼-inch pipe and the pressure is higher if you use a smaller tremie pipe. “You want to make sure you’re not restricting it so badly that you’re defeating the purpose,” Christopherson says. “You need to use the right size pipe for the right size of pump to place your high-solid slurries in an efficient manner.” When determining what equipment you’ll need at the job site, think beyond pumps and pipe. If you’re using a cement grout, you may need a cement truck. And, depending on the size of your job site, a way to move the grout materials might be helpful. “Grouting materials are generally very heavy and can be labor intensive, so simply having equipment to move the material around the site can make things move quicker,” Krause says. And don’t forget to have extra gasoline on hand for the grouter. “It’s simple, but commonly overlooked,” Krause adds.

Pay attention to the make-up water. Whether you’re using a bentonite or a cement grout, water plays a crucial role. This applies especially to the quality— and amount—of the make-up water. The water quality of the make-up water in bentonite grouts determines the effectiveness of the product and seal quality, Whittle says. Always test the pH and hardness of your water no matter where you’re at. “Calcium in hard water makes bentonites uncomfortable,” he says. “It puts them outside of their comfort zone, and they don’t want to perform at that 95

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percent to 100 percent range. The harder the water, the less productive the bentonites are.” That’s why Whittle recommends using soda ash with your bentonite—to raise the pH and react with the hardness in the water. “It takes such a small amount of soda ash to make drilling fluids function as close to 100 percent effective and efficient as they can,” he says. The amount of water used to mix cement grouts is crucial to a good seal. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions. You can’t improve the product by adding water to a slurry or by pulling water out of a slurry because it changes the properties of the fluids or grouts. “It’s easier to pump and you can use less product, so the cost goes down,” Whittle says. “But in the end, the grout material itself will not perform in the way it’s intended and you can end up with some pretty permanent pathways.” Too much water in a cement slurry is the most common problem Whittle sees with cement grouts. Most states have regulations that allow between 6 and 8 gallons to a 94-pound bag of Portland cement. But the correct amount of water is more like 5.2 gallons per 94-pound bag of cement. “It’s a water-to-cement ratio that we have to stay in balance,” he says. “Not enough water and you can’t mix it. Too much water and it’s too thin to be effective.”

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DRILLING METHOD

RIG MOUNTS DRILLING TYPE Company Name and Address

AMS

Atlas Copco

Acker Drill Co. Inc. P.O. Box 830 Scranton, PA 18501 (570) 586-2061 (570) 586-2659 (fax) mkvass@ackerdrill.com www.ackerdrill.com

Dk – Deck Tk – Truck

HP min – max

PULLBACK In lbs min – max

AUGER

Auger

44–120

11,000–24,000

Tk / Tr Track

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

63–160

11,000–40,000

Tk / Tr Track

REVERSE CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

97–180

16,000–40,000

Tk / Tr Track

SONIC/ CORING

M / A / DTH

29–120

9000–30,000

Tk / Track

SONIC/ CORING

Sonic Rotosonic

Dk / Tk

99–173

8000–13,000

Tk / Tr ATV/Track

AUGER

Hollowstem Auger

Dk / Tk

32–100

42,000–48,000

Tk / Tr ATV/Track

DIRECT PUSH

Direct Push

Dk / Tk

32–100

42,000–48,000

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

Dk Tk

585–755 410–600

40,000–70,000 30,000–70,000

SONIC/ CORING

REVERSE CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

Dk Tk

585 600

OIL/GAS

M / A / DTH

755–950

Track

REVERSE CIRCULATION

18,208

Track

SONIC/ CORING

Sonic

228–300

15,175

Buckeye Drill Co. 999 Zane St. Zanesville, OH 43701 (740) 452-3641 (740) 454-3311 (fax) sam@buckeyedrill.com www.buckeyedrill.com

Tk / Tr ATV/Track

CABLE TOOL

Percussion

50–155

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Tk / Tr ATV/Track

AUGER

M / A / DTH

59–250

AMS Inc. 105 Harrison St. American Falls, ID 83211 (208) 226-2017 (208) 226-7280 (fax) ams@ams-samplers.com www.ams-samplers.com

Boart Longyear 10808 S. River Front Pkwy. Ste. 600 South Jordan, UT 84095 (801) 972-6430 (801) 977-3374 (fax) info@boartlongyear.com www.boartlongyear.com

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POWER

Tk / Tr ATV/Track

Atlas Copco CMT Tk 3700 E. 68th Ave. Commerce City, CO 80022 (800) 732-6762 Tr (303) 217-2839 (fax) clark.herbst@us.atlascopco.com www.atlascopco.com Tk

Boart Longyear

M – Mud A – Air DTH – Hammer

Tk – Truck Tr – Trailer ATV/Track

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20,200–31,000

40,000–70,000

110,000–200,000

19,600–62,830

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RIG MOUNTS DRILLING TYPE Company Name and Address

M – Mud A – Air DTH – Hammer

Tk – Truck Tr – Trailer ATV/Track

POWER Dk – Deck Tk – Truck

HP min – max

PULLBACK In lbs min – max

Diedrich Drill Inc. 5 Fisher St. LaPorte, IN 46350 (800) 348-8809 (219) 324-5962 (fax) ddirc@csinet.net www.diedrichdrill.com

Tk / Tr Track

AUGER

M/A

25–115

Tk / Track

SONIC/ CORING

M/A

Dk Tk

375 243

Drilling Supply & Manufacturing 7301 Hwy. 183 South Austin, TX 78744 (512) 243-1986 (512) 243-1091 (fax) randy@dsm-mayhew.com www.dsm-mayhew.com

Tk / Tr ATV

TABLE DRIVE ROTARY

M / DTH

Dk / Tk

250–600

30,000–100,000

Drillmax 5801 SW 6th Place Ocala, FL 34474 (352) 854-1566 (352) 237-0450 (fax) donnie@drillmaxrigs.com www.drillmaxrigs.com

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

Dk / Tk

260–575

14,000–60,000

Duramast Industries Inc. P.O. Box 158 Bedias, TX 77831 (936) 395-0334 (936) 395-0336 (fax) sales@duramast.com www.duramast.com

Tk / Tr Track

REVERSE CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

30–100

138,000

Tk / Tr Track

DIRECT CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

30–100

138,000

Track

HORIZONTAL/ DIRECTIONAL

Tr / Track

SONIC/ CORING

M / A / DTH

30–100

138,000

Tk / Tr Track

AUGER

M/A

30–100

138,000

Tk / Tr Track

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

30–100

138,000

Tk / Tr

AUGER

Dk / Tk

75–150

6000

Tk / Tr

REVERSE CIRCULATION

Dk Tk

300–600 300–450

60,000 50,000

Tk / Tr

DIRECT CIRCULATION

M/A

Dk Tk

300–600 300–450

60,000 50,000

Tk / Tr

TABLE DRIVE ROTARY

M/A

Dk Tk

300–600 300–450

60,000 50,000

Tk / Tr

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M/A

Dk Tk

300–600 300–450

60,000 50,000

Tk / Tr Track

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

525–600

80,000

Tk / Tr

TABLE DRIVE ROTARY

Casing Rotator

525–600

40,000–60,000

Enid Drill Systems Inc. 4510 E. Market Enid, OK 73701 (580) 234-5971 (580) 234-5980 (fax) www.eniddrill.com

Foremost Industries 1225 64th Ave. NE Calgary, AB Canada T2E 8P9 (403) 295-5841 (403) 295-5810 (fax) sales@foremost.ca www.foremost.ca

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9800–32,515

20,000 15,000

Diedrich Drill

Drilling Supply & Manufacturing

138,000

Drillmax

Duramast

REVERSE CIRCULATION

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RIG MOUNTS DRILLING TYPE Company Name and Address Fraste SpA Via Molino Di Sopra 37054 Nogara (VR) Italy +39 0442-510233 +39 0442-88426 (fax) fraste@fraste.com www.fraste.com

M – Mud A – Air DTH – Hammer

Tk – Truck Tr – Trailer ATV/Track

Tk / Tr / ATV

AUGER

Tk / Tr / ATV

REVERSE CIRCULATION

Tk / Tr / ATV

POWER Dk – Deck Tk – Truck

HP min – max

PULLBACK In lbs min – max

Dk / Tk

36–710

3300–132,300

M/A

Dk / Tk

68–710

6600–132,300

DIRECT CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

Dk / Tk

36–710

3300–132,300

Tk / Tr

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

Dk / Tk

36–710

3300–132,300

Tk / Tr / ATV

SONIC/ CORING

Dk / Tk

36–710

3300–132,300

Tk / Tr / ATV

CABLE TOOL

Dk / Tk

36–710

3300–132,300

Tk / Tr / ATV

TABLE DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

Tk / ATV

CABLE TOOL

Percussion

50–150

20,000

Tk / Tr

REVERSE CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

200–700

10,000–200,000

Tk / Tr

DIRECT CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

200–700

10,000–300,000

Tk / Tr

TABLE DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

200–700

10,000–300,000

Tk / Tr

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

200–700

10,000–300,000

Tk / Tr

HORIZONTAL/ DIRECTIONAL

M / A / DTH

200–700

10,000–300,000

Tk / ATV

AUGER

M / A / DTH

Dk / Tk Dk

54–75 54–120

47,000 47,000–80,000

ATV

DIRECT CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

120

80,000

ATV

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

120

80,000

ATV

SONIC/ CORING

M / A / DTH

54–120

47,000–80,000

Tk / Tr Track

AUGER

Dk Tk

100–200 200–435

6625–40,000

Tk / Tr

BUCKET

Dk / Tk

14,000–18,000

Tk / Tr Track

DIRECT CIRCULATION

M/A

Dk / Tk

6625–40,000

Tk / Tr Track

TABLE DRIVE ROTARY

M/A

Dk / Tk

6625–40,000

Tk / Tr Track

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M/A

Dk / Tk

6625–40,000

Tk / Tr Track

SONIC/ CORING

M/A

Dk / Tk

6625–40,000

Foremost

GEFCO 2215 S. Van Buren Enid, OK 73703 (580) 234-4141 (580) 233-6807 (fax) hgore@gefco.com www.gefco.com

Fraste

Geoprobe Systems 1835 Wall St. Salina, KS 67401 (800) 436-7762 (785) 825-2097 (fax) info@geoprobe.com www.geoprobe.com

GEFCO

Gus Pech Mfg. Co. Inc. 1480 Lincoln St. SW P.O. Box 96 LeMars, IA 51031 (800) 383-7324 (712) 546-4145 (712) 546-8945 (fax) guspech@guspech.com www.guspech.com

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DRILLING METHOD

RIG MOUNTS DRILLING TYPE Company Name and Address Laibe Corp./Versa-Drill 1414 Bates St. Indianapolis, IN 46201 (800) 942-3388 (317) 266-8426 (fax) sales@laibecorp.com www.laibecorp.com

M – Mud A – Air DTH – Hammer

Tk – Truck Tr – Trailer ATV/Track

POWER Dk – Deck Tk – Truck

HP min – max

PULLBACK In lbs min – max

Tk / Track

REVERSE CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

Dk / Tk

350–630

40,000–95,000

Tk / Track

DIRECT CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

Dk / Tk

350–630

40,000–95,000

Tk / Track

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

Dk / Tk

350–630

40,000–95,000

Tk / Track

SONIC/ CORING

M / A / DTH

Dk / Tk

350–630

20,000

Tk / Track

HORIZONTAL/ DIRECTIONAL

M / A / DTH

Dk / Tk

350–630

40,000–95,000

ROTARY

Gus Pech

Little Beaver 2009 South Houston Livingston, TX 77351 (800) 227-7515 (936) 327-4025 (fax) sales@littlebeaver.com www.lonestardrills.com

5.5–20

2500–5000

Laibe Marl Technologies Inc. 5603-54th St. Edmonton, AB Canada T6B 3G8 (780) 435-8500 (780) 434-7242 (fax) info@marltechnologies.com www.marltechnologies.com

Tk / Track

AUGER

Mid-Western LLC 832 Midpoint Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366 (636) 734-3612 (417) 624-2430 (fax) info@mwdrill.com www.mwdrill.com

Tk / Tr Track

AUGER

Tk / Tr ATV/Track

Mobile Drill Intl 3807 Madison Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46227 (800) 766-3745 (317) 787-6371 (317) 784-5661 (fax) sales@mobiledrill.net www.mobiledrill.net

REICHdrill Inc. 99 Troy Hawk Run Hwy. P.O. Box 361 Philipsburg, PA 16866 (814) 342-5500 (814) 342-1135 (fax) sales@reichdrill.com www.reichdrill.com

100–200 210–300

9800–18,000 10,000–30,00

25–50

8800–11,000

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

25–50

8800–11,000

Tk / Tr ATV/Track

CORING

25–50

8800–11,000

Tk / Tr ATV/Track

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

Dk / Tk

10–500+

5000–35,400

Tk / Tr ATV/Track

AUGER

Dk / Tk

110–130

5000–35,400

Tk / Tr ATV/Track

REVERSE CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

Dk / Tk

10–500+

5000–35,400

Tk / Tr ATV/Track

DIRECT CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

Dk / Tk

10–500+

5000–35,400

Tk / Tr ATV/Track

SONIC

M/A

Dk / Tk

10–500+

5000–35,400

Tk / Tr ATV/Track

CORING

M/A

Dk / Tk

10–500+

5000–35,400

Tk / Track

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

440–950

13,250–70,000

Track

REVERSE CIRCULATION

A/ RC Hammer

475–580

28,000

Little Beaver

Marl

Mid-Western

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Mobile

RigKits LLC 204, 6640-I Old Monroe Rd. Indian Trail, NC 28079 (704) 290-2232 (888) 364-5891 (fax) info@rigkits.com www.rigkits.com

Schramm Inc. 800 E. Virginia Ave. West Chester, PA 19380 (610) 696-2500 (610) 696-6950 (fax) schramm@schramminc.com www.schramminc.com

REICHdrill

Sonic Drill Corp. 119 N. Commercial St. Suite 190 Bellingham, WA 98225 (604) 854-1383 (604) 854-1384 (fax) tom.savage@sonic-drill.com www.sonic-drill.com

Track

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

Track

AUGER

Tk / Tr Track

DIRECT CIRCULATION

Tk / Tr Track Tk / Tr Track

M / A / DTH

PULLBACK In lbs min – max

POWER Dk – Deck Tk – Truck

HP min – max

100

21,400

100

21,400

M / A / DTH

465–760

30,000–200,000

REVERSE CIRCULATION

M / A / DTH

465–760

30,000–200,000

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / A / DTH

465–760

30,000–200,000

Dk / Tk

40–71

7600–12,000

AUGER DIRECT CIRCULATION

M / DTH

Dk Tk

40–71 40–300+

7600–12,000 7600–29,000

TOP DRIVE ROTARY

M / DTH

Dk / Tk

71–300+

12,000–29,000

Tk / Tr / ATV

SONIC/ CORING

Coring

Dk / Tk

40–300+

7600–29,000

Tk / Tr / ATV

REVERSE CIRCULATION

M/A

Dk / Tk

12,000

Tk / Tr Track

SONIC

Sonic

Dk / Tk

100–300

25,000

SONIC/ CORING

M / A / DTH

Dk Tk

110 175

14,000 7000

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Band of Brothers Bill and Mike Frey of New York received their Master Groundwater Contractor certification in 2010. This is part 1 in a three-part series on NGWA’s certification program. BY MIKE PRICE ill Frey recently celebrated his 60th birthday. Forty of those years have been spent drilling. Everything from gas wells to holes for telephone poles to water wells. His advertisements say he drills from 4 feet to 4000 feet. “That just puts you in a different league, kind of like the Master’s certification,” explains Bill, president of Frey Well Drilling Inc. in Alden, New York. Bill and his younger brother, 57year-old Mike, received the Master Groundwater Contractor certification from the National Ground Water Association in 2010. It’s the highest certification offered by NGWA and recognizes those who have proven exceptional knowledge and dedication in water well construction and pump installation. “What I found from the whole process is it really promotes conversation,” says Mike, president and owner of Hudson Valley Drilling Inc. in Salisbury Mills, New York. “Even to this day I’ll be talking with some well drillers and someone will say something, and I’ll be like that’s one of

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the test questions, and that’s a good test question. It’s interesting, and I’ll ask them if they know what the answer is.” Mike, president of the Empire State Water Well Drillers’ Association, noticed a few years ago he and his brother were just a few passed tests shy of becoming eligible to take the MGWC exam. He encouraged Bill to join him in pursuing the certification in 2008. Separated by more than 300 miles in New York, the Frey brothers stay in regular contact with each other. They chatted about drilling test material leading up to taking the exam. “It was so much more special doing it with my brother,” Bill says. “We don’t brag of it, but we just use it to let people know that this isn’t our first day at the job and that we have 40 years of experience and the knowledge to go behind it.” Along with the Frey brothers, NGWA Past President Art Becker, CPG, received the MGWC certification at the 2010 Groundwater Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. They joined an elite class of individuals who can now wear the well-known green suit jacket, a symbol of achievement within the groundwater industry. Nearly 80 individuals are MGWCs. Becker, general manager of the Environmental Drilling Division at SGS North America Inc., headquartered in West Creek, New Jersey, includes the

(Top left) NGWA Past President Jack Henrich, MGWC, presents the Master Groundwater Contractor plaque to Bill Frey (right) at the 2010 Groundwater Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Top middle) Bill (blue shirt) joined Global Outreach International in 2010. Since then Bill, Mike (white shirt), and others have drilled more than 30 water wells in Sierra Leone. (Top right) Mike Frey also received the MGWC plaque at the 2010 Groundwater Expo. certification on his business card and e-mail signature. “Attaining the MGWC certification is significant with respect to demonstrating professionalism, technical, and business knowledge within our industry,” Becker notes. “It can provide reassurance to your clients that they have contracted with a service provider who takes the business seriously and desires to provide a comprehensive service. “It was indeed an honor for me to receive my MGWC with Bill and Mike Frey as they are true industry leaders who are to be admired for their ability, honesty, and willingness to help others both in and out of our industry.” Frey Well Drilling has been a familyowned and operated business serving western New York since 1960. Bill and Mike learned the trade from their father,

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BROTHERS/from page 36 Harold, who drilled his first well in 1950. The water well company has grown into a diverse geological business, including natural gas and geothermal drilling, and specialty commercial work. Bill is a State University of New York at Buffalo graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in education and an associate degree in applied science from Erie Community College. He has a part-time hobby in agriculture. “I can’t say enough good things about my brother,” Mike says. “He’s never said no to a job and finished every job; whether he makes money or not, it doesn’t matter. My brother always completes the job, takes on some of the hardest jobs, and does a lot of work for other well drillers. If someone has trouble, everyone knows to call Bill Frey.” Humble to a fault, Bill prefers to blend in with his peers and defers any recognition directed at him. He is glad to be an MGWC, but he didn’t pursue it to stroke his own ego. “I want to promote education,” Bill says. “That’s very important and also set this precedent. It’s a good goal, but the primary goal I’d like to stress is just to get continuing education so that as professionals we’re better.” Mike’s company, Hudson Valley Drilling, located north of New York City, has been a dedicated company of professional heat pump and water well drillers since 1985. Before overseeing the company, Mike served for four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. “I think life is about self-improvement, and self-improvement comes through discipline and education,” Mike says. “The MGWC test or any of those tests that are given by NGWA are good. It’s all continuing education and it’s helpful. The Master’s is not easily attained, so it’s quite a goal to achieve that.” The Freys have a history of helping those in need. Bill and Mike’s father, Harold, traveled to Belize, Central America, where he helped educate people in the impoverished third world country in skills required to provide their own water. In 2009, Bill met and chatted with Dennis Campbell, a former economist 38/ July 2012 Water Well Journal

Bill Frey says each well hand pump services about 500 people in Sierra Leone, where average life expectancy is 42 years.

who is the development director of Getzville, New York-based Global Outreach International, an evangelical organization. Bill was moved when he heard about the plight of the hospital in Mokanji, Sierra Leone. The medical center in West Africa that served an area of 500,000 people was destroyed during Sierra Leone’s 10-year civil war. Following their conversation, Bill donated a drilling rig a year later after months of refurbishing it. The Frey brothers then drilled the hospital well and provided instruction to those who will run the equipment. “These people not only need the well, they need the water,” Bill says. “Water is not even clear there.” The Clean Water Project is part of a western New York program to improve health, education, and other enterprises in Sierra Leone. “This is really like the icing on the cake for my whole career,” Mike says. “You know, well drillers working out in the mud and the rain every day . . . maybe it doesn’t seem so prestigious, but in the end we knew it. “Looking back on your career, what we did was really good work. We accomplished something. We’re not just pushing papers.” Bill and Mike, along with their two other brothers and volunteer helpers, take turns traveling to Sierra Leone to drill water wells and install well hand pumps. It takes one to three days to drill a 50- to 130-foot well through clay, sand, and sandstone bedrock. Each well hand pump services about 500 people in Sierra Leone, where Bill says the average life expectancy is 42 years, but 50% of the children there die

How to Become a MGWC The designation of Master Groundwater Contractor (MGWC) recognizes those who have proven exceptional knowledge and dedication in water well construction and pump installation. To take the MGWC exam, candidates must be currently certified in good standing in all exam categories except for exams M and N, and must have five years of full-time experience in well construction or pump installation in an operational or supervisory capacity. The eligible candidate is expected to possess good customer service and employee relations skills in addition to a solid technical operations background. To learn more, visit www.NGWA.org. Under the “Professional Resources” tab, click on “Certifications and exams.”

before their 6th birthday. “It’s hard to believe, but they literally comprehend and understand the amount of polluted water that they can drink,” Bill says. “Not in every community but most.” This past winter NGWA Board Director Jeff Williams, CWD/PI, CVCLD, joined Bill in Sierra Leone. “The trip far surpassed any hunting trip he’s ever taken,” Bill says. “Jeff was overwhelmed and overjoyed too.” More than 30 wells have been drilled by the Freys and others. Bill received the village of Akron, New York, Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 Citizen of the Year Award for his charitable work. Mike gave an update on the progress being made in Sierra Leone at this spring’s Empire State Water Well Drillers’ Association meeting. “Both Mike and Bill have related to me the warmth and thankfulness the local inhabitants have shown to them for the gift of well water that they have so graciously provided,” Becker says. “Mike and Bill are truly genuine in their desire to help these people. They admire these poor people who rejoice in what little they have.” People in Sierra Leone celebrate when a new well is drilled. They make an event out of the occasion. “Africa is very ceremonial,” Bill says. “It’s a pretty big deal. The ceremony almost brings tears to your eyes. It’s pretty cool.” WWJ waterwelljournal.com

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Texas Clarifies Landowners’ Property Rights in Groundwater he Texas Supreme Court at the end of February handed down its much anticipated ruling in Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Day, a “takings” case against one of the state’s water regulators. Of particular note, the court adopted a rule for groundwater similar to the “ownership-in-place” principle that defines a landowner’s rights in subterranean oil and gas. While the decision is being hailed by many as a victory for landowners and their property rights, there are still more questions than answers regarding the scope of private landowners’ rights to the water beneath their land. The Texas state legislature passed the Edwards Aquifer Authority Act in 1993 to establish a regulatory body “for the effective control of the (water) resource.” The EAAA created a permitting system for well withdrawals from the Edwards Aquifer, the primary source of water for much of the south-central portion of Texas. The act also required the newly conceived Edwards Aquifer Authority to give permitting preference to “existing users” who “withdrew and beneficially used underground water” prior to June 1, 1993. R. Burrell Day and Joel McDaniel purchased several hundred acres of land atop the Edwards Aquifer for the pur-

Jeremiah Thomas and Don Gregory practice law at Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter in Columbus, Ohio, and can be reached at www.keglerbrown .com. Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter serves as general counsel to the National Ground Water Association.

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Texas courts will be wrestling with the boundaries of regulatory takings claims for years to come. pose of growing oats and peanuts and grazing cattle in 1994, well before the Authority created by the EAAA became operational. Prior to their purchase, a well on the property had been used at various times during the preceding 40 years for irrigation, but much of the water from the well flowed into a lake on the property. Once the Authority became operational in 1996, Day and McDaniel applied for a permit to pump 700 acre-feet of water annually from the Edwards Aquifer. The Authority made preliminary findings in late 1997 stating that the permit application would likely support an average annual beneficial use of 600 acre-feet. Day and McDaniel proceeded to invest nearly $100,000 into placing a new well on the property. But the Authority informed them in late 2000 that it would, in fact, deny the application for a well permit based upon additional findings. After several administrative hearings, the Authority eventually agreed to grant a permit for 14 acre-feet of water per year. The landowners sued the Authority on a variety of legal theories, chief among them that the Authority’s limit on withdrawal was an unconstitutional

“taking” of private property without just compensation in violation of the Texas Constitution. (The state of Texas was subsequently named as a third-party defendant in this suit as well.) The Authority took the position that the landowners did not have a property right in the groundwater so long as it remained underground. The state defended itself on different grounds, claiming that the landowners may have had some property right to the water, but that the right was too amorphous to protect. At issue in the case was Texas’ somewhat complex notion of water rights. Surface water in the state of Texas (such as the water in Day and McDaniel’s lake) has long been deemed property of the state. Subsurface water has long been subject to the state’s rule of “capture.” With limited exceptions, a Texas landowner is allowed to pump unlimited amounts of water from any well located below their property without regard to the effect such pumping could have on a neighbor’s water supply. While the landowner may not drill diagonally into a neighbor’s property for water, the neighbor has little recourse to protect the common pool of water so long as the landowner’s point of access is beneath their own property. The Authority adopted a position taken by many commentators. The inability of the neighbor to identify or protect any specific amount of water from use by an adjoining landowner signified the lack of a property interest. The focal point of this interpretation of Texas law was a phrase contained in the

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LAW/from page 40 1904 case (Houston & T.C. Railway Co. v. East) in which the principles of the rule of capture had been developed. The specific phrase suggested that landowners enjoy no “correlative” rights in groundwater. In essence, many had concluded that a landowner’s right to the water beneath their property arose at the moment they pumped the water to the surface. But the Day court noted that the rule of capture already coexists with ownership-in-place property rights. Texas applies the rule of capture to common subterranean pools of oil and gas, and the state also recognizes that “the landowner is regarded as having absolute title in severalty to the oil and gas beneath his land.” The right of title, in such circumstances, is qualified by considerations relating to “the law of capture” and is thus “subject to police regulation.” While the court observed that the policy considerations behind the conservation of groundwater were different than the policy considerations behind the conservation of oil and gas, the court determined that the same rule of ownership should apply to all three circumstances. The court’s holding presumably means a landowner has absolute title in severalty to the water beneath their land, but the rights conferred by that title must be considered in connection with the law of capture and are subject to state regulation. After having affirmatively concluded that Day and McDaniel had a definitive property right in the water beneath the surface of their property, the court did little to define the contours of that right or how it might be valued. The court made an analogy that compared Texas’ constitutional “takings” cases to federal precedent. The court noted that the Authority had not physically invaded the property of Day and McDaniel. The court also noted that the landowners had not been deprived of “all economically beneficial” use of their property. Then the court remanded the case to the trial court to determine whether there had been a “regulatory taking” for which the landowners deserved compensation. The court asked the trial court to examine (1) the “extent of the 42/ July 2012 Water Well Journal

A Question, an Answer, and More Questions . . . By Robert E. Mace, Ph.D., PG Current and future groundwater users, groundwater managers, landowners, water policymakers, and anyone with a morbid curiosity about Texas water law have waited a long time for the Texas Supreme Court to rule on the Day and McDaniel case. Now that we have the ruling, there are smiles in some quarters, frowns in others, and head-scratching confusion for the rest of us. As a water lawyer friend warbled to me soon after the decision hit the streets, “There’s a little bit of something in there for everyone.” And just like a good scientific study (if I can briefly mix science and law here), the ruling answered an important question (Is groundwater owned in place?) but also resulted in some equally important new questions. As a dispassionate technocrat concerned with the passionate topics of groundwater availability and water planning, it’s unclear at this point what the decision means for groundwater management in Texas. Although the foundation of Texas water law is the rule of capture, state law allows local groundwater conservation districts to supersede the rule of capture and regulate the spacing and production of water wells. About two-thirds of Texas and 90% of groundwater produced in Texas is under the regulatory authority of these districts, including the Edwards Aquifer Authority. Now that the court has clarified that groundwater is owned in place and subject to regulatory takings, a key question is: How can these districts manage groundwater and not risk losing a takings lawsuit? Because of limited budgets, paying for takings is not an option for most —if not all—districts. Some have argued that any restriction of use by a district would be a taking. However, the court stated that “unquestionably, the State is empowered to regulate groundwater” and that “in many areas of the state, and certainly in the Edwards Aquifer, demand exceeds supply. Regulation is essential.” However, the court held unequivocally that “a landowner cannot be deprived of all beneficial use of the groundwater below his property merely because he did not use it during a historical period and supply is limited.” Although regulation may be essential, there is a threshold beyond which that regulation requires compensation, but the court did not provide a bright line for the regulators. Districts in Texas now have the immense challenge of figuring out the appropriate balance between management of the state’s aquifers and private property rights. Groundwater policy and how much groundwater can be produced to benefit the state have been relatively uncertain for a number of years in Texas. Despite the ruling, the uncertainty remains. One thing does seem certain: There will be lawsuits exploring the takings issue. Hopefully, with those lawsuits, there will be some answers as well. Robert E. Mace, Ph.D., PG, is the Director, Groundwater for the Texas Water Development Board in Austin, Texas. He is also a member of the National Ground Water Association’s Scientists and Engineers Division Board of Directors. economic impact” on the landowners, (2) the “extent to which the regulation has interfered with distinct investmentbacked expectations,” and weigh those factors against (3) the “character of the public action” and the extent to which it affects a property interest by “adjusting the benefits and burdens of economic life to promote the common good.” The

court provided little analysis regarding how the trial court would determine whether a regulatory taking had taken place, or how the damages might be measured in the event that a taking had occurred. The court did note that Day and McDaniel had purchased the property following the enactment of the EAAA, but NGWA.org

conceded it had little understanding of how the EAAA may have impacted their investment expectations. The court made note of the importance of the water conservation goals of the EAAA, but conceded the appropriate regulatory balance may require the state of Texas to compensate landowners whose current rights might be detrimental to the population at large. With all of the unanswered questions, few would be surprised to see this case in front of the high court again in the coming years. Several observers have championed the result in Day as a big win for the rights of private citizens. Indeed the case emphatically declares landowners have a measurable right in the water beneath their property. Others have wondered if the interaction of the EAAA, which limits the total permitted withdrawal from the Edwards Aquifer to a specified amount, and the Day decision may require the Authority to revisit all of its existing permits in order to minimize the impact of potential “takings” claims. What is clear is that Texas courts will be wrestling with the boundaries of regulatory takings claims for years to come. Day is another in a long line of recent judicial challenges to the power of local water regulatory authority. As has often occurred in these recent cases, the limited facts available to the court prevented a ruling that would provide concrete policy direction to landowners or those in the groundwater industry. Certainly Day provides additional support on a national scale for private individuals’ rights in groundwater. But because Texas is unique in that it applies the rule of capture to groundwater, it is unclear the impact that Day could have in other states where prior appropriation or riparian rules apply. WWJ

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By Gary Ganson, CIH, CSP

Hearing Loss Continues Despite Prevention Protecting hearing needs to happen not only on the job, but off the job as well.

espite efforts on the part of industry to protect workers against hearing loss, agencies that collect data on occupational hearing protection are seeing a continuing rise in the number of people sustaining hearing loss—and at a much younger age. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that since 2004 nearly 125,000 workers have suffered significant, permanent hearing loss. The bureau reported in 2009 that more than 21,000 workers were identified with reportable hearing losses. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2010, “Listening to loud music through ear buds—the tiny electronic speakers that fit into ears—is probably the main reason that more adolescents are losing some of their hearing.” Looking at contributing causes, the research points to a new generation growing up with new technology that introduces more noise directly into the ear. The culprits range from car stereos, iPads, iPods, and laptop computers connected to ear buds to high-powered yard equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, trimmers, leaf blowers and snow blowers, and chippers. The problem is not just amplitude (how loud), but also frequency (how often). The Hearing Loss Association of America reports that one in five adolescents has a noise-induced hearing loss.

Gary Ganson, a certified industrial hygienist and certified safety professional, is a senior consultant for Terracon in Lenexa, Kansas.

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The hearing protection technology is so readily available that there are no good excuses anymore. When the Walkman portable audio cassette player was introduced by Sony in the mid-1980s, I was working with a plant manager who decided to start letting employees who were doing repetitive line work use the device with ear buds to help alleviate the tedium of the factory line. The ambient conditions of the workspace were already close to 90 decibels and hearing protection was required. So when the workers put their earphones on to listen to their Walkmans, they had to turn the volume up just to hear the music. To compound the problem, the external ear collects sound, transfers it to the ear canal, and amplifies it naturally. The plant manager thought he was doing the right thing and improving the working conditions for the employees when instead he was actually allowing them to be exposed to a hearing hazard. Using a sound level meter to measure, the noise level was 105 decibels. The OSHA permissible exposure level for noise is 90 decibels.

Identifying the Hazard Working around drill rigs requires an effective hearing protection program. That begins with identifying the type of noise and frequency, which can be

measured relatively easily with a sound level meter and then providing a hearing protection device that matches the noise being produced. Sound measurement meters can be rented to conduct the noise measurement or consultants can be retained to measure and evaluate worker exposures. Drill rig noise is usually consistent depending on the “rpm” of the drill and the different rock formations the bit is drilling into. Measuring the frequencies of drill rig noise and amplitude or how loud it is helps employers select the hearing protection device that will give employees the protection they need. Despite what a hearing protection salesperson might try to say, no one size fits all in hearing protection and having good measurement information is critical in making your selection. Once the noise levels have been measured, selection of the hearing protection device is determined by comparing the Noise Reduction Rating provided by the manufacturer to the measured levels. The NRR is a number generated by the manufacturer of the device and indicates the reduction in sound level provided by wearing the device, whether it is earplugs or earmuffs. OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.95 related to hearing protection provides calculations employers can use to figure out the effective noise reduction required simply by plugging in the manufacturers’ reduction rating. The OSHA calculation will make the effective number even lower than the NRR. Any noise above 90 decibels requires engineering controls and hearing protection based on eight-hour weighted averages. waterwelljournal.com

Noise measurement and hearing protection is something OSHA looks at critically because both the technology to measure and the technology to protect are so readily available. However, OSHA standard aside, it just makes common sense to have an effective hearing protection program in place because if an employee sustains hearing loss, the damage is irreversible and compensation can be costly. Also, the more educated our workforce becomes about noise and hearing loss, the better they protect themselves while away from work.

Improved Protection Technology Hearing protection technology has changed and the material and technology available today to make hearing protection devices has gotten better— softer but denser and easier to apply. Earplugs and earmuffs are examples of passive hearing devices, but today active hearing protection technology is also available. These devices don’t shut out the noise but rather they cancel it. They measure the ambient sound and frequency and generate an out-of-phase signal in the exact same frequency, which in effect cancels the noise before it reaches the ear. These devices, which are used both for canceling out noise exposure as well as canceling out background noise, come in lots of different forms, but are more expensive. With any hearing protection device—earplugs, earmuffs, or active noise cancellation—training in proper use and selection is critical to the success of protecting the hearing ability of the employee.

Training What does an employer do if a worker sustains hearing loss despite an excellent hearing protection program? For example, the employer’s program is taking time-weighted measurements and conducting audiometric testing, providing hearing protection devices, and training workers to effectively use the protection. More employers are denying workers’ comp claims when they know they have an effective hearing conservation program in place and are doing everything they should. A medical condition causing the ear to malfunction can be diagnosed with a Twitter @WaterWellJournl

physical examination and by evaluating the type of hearing loss. If it looks like typical noise-induced hearing loss, the employee needs to determine what offthe-job activity could be contributing to hearing loss. Many employers provide hearing protection devices to their employees to take home and use when mowing the lawn or trimming, using a chain saw, or shooting a gun. OSHA has a one-sentence definition of training: The employer shall ensure that each employee is informed of the following: the effects of noise on hearing; the purpose of hearing protectors; the advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types and instructions on selection, fitting, use, and care; and the purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures.

In addition, the results of hearing tests must be discussed with workers. That is all that’s required from OSHA for training. To be more diligent, I recommend employers take hearing protection training to the next level to include noise exposure off the job. Training should include explaining the combined effects of noise and what it does over a lifetime.

Training at Home Employers might have no control over what workers do in their off time, but they can still address those issues. They are not doing a good job of training and counseling if they don’t make it clear to employees that what they do off the job when it comes to noise exposure can be just as detrimental as what they do on the job. The intense sound level of chain saws, weed trimmers, and mowers all exceed 90 decibels and sometimes 100 decibels. Generally anything that is motorized by gas or power will produce a higher noise level than the work area. This is an important discussion to include in training since hearing loss can start as low as 80 to 85 decibels if we are continuously exposed to these levels. When evaluating noise levels and exposure times for damage to start occurring, you have to consider sound energy. OSHA uses the 5-decibel doubling rule. Under the OSHA standard, a worker can be exposed to 90 decibels or less for

eight hours, but increase the noise level to 95 decibels and the same exposure or potential damage would happen in half the time or four hours. At 100 decibels, hearing damage can happen within two hours. In other words, operating a chain saw at home in the evening and producing 100 decibels of noise for two hours will potentially cause the same damage to our hearing ability as being exposed for eight hours at 90 decibels. Information like this is what we have not effectively communicated to our employees. They have a responsibility to follow hearing safety procedures and policies on the job, but they must also understand all the different sound sources they are exposed to and realize that off-the-job exposures can be no less damaging. The bottom line is employers have a duty under OSHA to protect their workers, but employees also have a duty to take that information and apply it to their own well-being. Employers need to start holding employees more accountable for protecting themselves and workers need to feel pride of ownership over their own senses. The hearing protection technology is so readily available that there are no good excuses anymore. Many employers who offer hearing protection devices at work make them readily available to workers to take home. The cost is minimal, the value is priceless. Employers need to hold discussions about hearing safety off the job with their workers. It doesn’t add much more effort and time to the training program to give people adequate and accurate information and then let them be masters of their own destiny. Hopefully this will result in valuable and functional employees who will be with you a long time. WWJ

Get Safety Resources Online You can never be too safe, so take advantage of safety resources online. Go to the Web site of the National Ground Water Association and check out the resources it has available at www.NGWA.org/ Professional-Resources/safety/pages. Water Well Journal July 2012 45/

By Ed Butts, PE, CPI

Groundwater Treatment Part 6(a). Corrosion and Incrustation

s we continue to review the relevant topics related to the treatment of groundwater supplies, we are now ready to discuss the critical but often ignored subjects of corrosion and incrustation. Each of these common water conditions can provide an impact on the quality or use of a groundwater source, ranging as low as insignificant to one considered extreme. However, the possible fallout from either of these two potential groundwater conditions can never be disregarded. This is one of the primary reasons why verification of the corrosive or scaling potential of a groundwater source considered for use must always be observed and correction implemented if needed. Although often used as interchangeable terms, corrosion and incrustation apply to completely different processes. Corrosion is basically the eating away or gradual destruction or loss of a material. Incrustation is the deposition of additional material onto the surface of another materialâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;often referred to as scaling. Corrosion can occur with any material but is most often associated with metals. Incrustation can and does occur with virtually any material or combination of materials. Generally, few water systems or wells catastrophically or suddenly fail as a direct result of corrosion or incrustation since various warning signals

Ed Butts, PE, CPI, is the chief engineer at 4B Engineering & Consulting, Salem, Oregon. He has more than 35 years experience in the water well business, specializing in engineering and business management. He can be reached at epbpe@juno.com.

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usually predate this type of event. However, either condition can greatly contribute towards an ultimate failure. For example, incrustation can cause a gradual decline in water system or well production over time due to the deposition of mineral scaling on pumps, interior pipe walls, or well screens. Corrosion can slowly dissolve or remove exposed metallic material, eventually causing voids to occur in metallic piping, casings, and well screens that can lead to a total system failure if not addressed and remedied in time. Virtually all water systems are influenced in one way or another by the electrochemical processes that lead to corrosion and incrustation. Therefore, both must be adequately examined during the design phase to avoid undesirable consequences. This month, in the first part of a twopart series on corrosion and incrustation, we will provide an overview and basic concept of these two actions. Methods of control and prevention will be outlined in a column next month.

Corrosion Corrosion is the deterioration of a substance (usually a metal) or a change in its properties due to an electrical or chemical reaction with its environment. As the material continues to react to its local environment over an adequate time and concentration of exposure, its original properties are gradually modified until the inherent structural integrity of the material is finally gone. This eventually results in a total or partial failure of the material (depending on the specific location and degree of the corrosive reaction).

Corrosion can occur in many different forms such as stress corrosion, graphitization (cast iron corrosion), dezincification, and crack corrosion. As far as water systems and wells are concerned, the most common corrosion is classified as electrochemical, also known as galvanic, or chemical in nature. In galvanic corrosion, the basic corrosion cell has four distinct parts. It is important to note that corrosion cannot happen if any one of these four conditions is not present: 1. The cell must contain both anodic and cathodic areas. Anodic areas are places where current leaves the metal and corrosion results. Cathodic areas are places where current flows onto the metal and where no corrosion occurs. 2. There must be a difference in electrical potential between the anodic and cathodic regions. The greater the difference in this potential, the stronger result the driving force of corrosion will be. 3. A conductive electrolyte must be present. Water or soil usually acts as the electrolyte for water system and well applications. In addition, the water must contain an adequate level of salts needed to enable an electron transfer. 4. A metallic return path for the electrical current must exist. This return path is generally vested in the piping, well casing, or well screen. Once again, remember if any one of these four conditions doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exist, corrosion cannot occur. This situation often

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ENGINEERING/from page 46 allows for eliminating or reducing a potential for corrosion by eliminating or reducing the simplest and cheapest factor. In water system or well applications, corrosion can typically cause failure in one of three ways:

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in a well screen or perforation, leading to sand pumping A reduction of strength of the piping, casing, or screen, resulting in a collapse or structural failure of the material, leading to leakage and then total failure Redeposition of corrosion byproducts, resulting in a blockage of the piping or screen opening.

The second type of corrosion common to water system installations is chemical (or geochemical) corrosion. Chemical corrosion occurs when a particular condition, compound, or element is present in the water in sufficient concentration to cause rapid removal of the material.

Examples of such water or environmental conditions include higher water temperature or increasing fluid velocity. Impacting compounds and elements include carbon dioxide, dissolved oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, chlorides, as well as many acids. Generally, chemical corrosion causes a total loss of metal, with the metal completely dissolved and transported away from the parent material. Electrochemical corrosion causes a loss of material along a portion of a pipe, well screen, or casing, followed by a redeposition of these corrosion products onto other sections of the same string of pipe or casing. Usually, chemical corrosion occurs in waters with a low pH and low total dissolved solids (TDS). Electrochemical corrosion, on the other hand, occurs in waters with higher pH values and high levels of TDS. These higher values are necessary for the water to act as the electrolyte needed to transmit an electrical current. Additional factors to observe if chemical corrosion is possible are high levels of dissolved oxygen, carbon diox-

ide (which is usually accompanied by a low pH), and high temperatures. These factors alone or combined can accelerate chemical corrosion to the extent that the pipe often lasts only two to three months.

Incrustation Although corrosion occurs in water systems and wells, it is my belief incrustation is much more prevalent throughout most of the country. Whereas corrosion is the removal and relocation of mostly metallic material, incrustation is the depositing of another material onto surfaces of the interior pipe wall, well casing, or screen. Incrustation can occur as the result of two types of chemical reactions: precipitation or electron transfer (redox potential). Both reactions can and do occur simultaneously and at the same location. Precipitation is caused by one or a combination of reactions due to water temperature, pressure changes, and the concentration of the salts in the water. The most commonly found salt in water wells is the hardness compound, calcium carbonate. Other compounds can

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also cause precipitation, such as ferrous hydroxide (dissolved iron in solution), ferric hydroxide (reduced iron), and manganese hydroxide (dissolved manganese). Often, a pressure reduction occurs through hydraulic actions such as use of a throttling valve, venturi, or a rapid entrance velocity into a well, which can cause a reduction of a salt to a form that rapidly deposits itself onto downstream piping surfaces, well screen openings, or perforations. This can lead to a rapidly self-serving process—the more these regions plug, the faster the water moves across the openings and the faster the openings plug, and so on. In wells, deposits are often found in three locations: (1) within the slots of the screen or perforations, (2) on the aquifer side of the screen or casing, and (3) on the inside wall of the screen or casing. The ultimate location of these deposits usually coincides with the principal region of the pressure reduction due to an increased local velocity. Deposits that develop on the exterior of the screen or casing can be difficult to remove and can often require many cycles of rehabilitation to reach and remove them. Because incrustation is a process involving the specific water quality and pressure changes, it can occur on any type of pipe or screen material, including PVC and fiberglass. Electron transfer, the second type of incrustation, is the interrelationship between corrosion and incrustation. As previously outlined, electrochemical corrosion causes a transfer of material from one area of a pipe, casing, or screen to another nearby region. This effect results in an opening where the material was removed and a buildup of the transported material at the new site. If the site of deposition happens to be a perforation or screen slot, the slot will eventually close up. One additional type of incrustation is due to bacterial plugging, which is caused by various classes of iron bacteria, namely Gallionella, Crenothrix, and Lepothrix. These organisms are able to oxidize the dissolved iron or manganese, which then cause them to precipitate. The speed at which these organisms plug screen openings is remarkable and can render a well totally Twitter @WaterWellJournl

ineffective in just a few months. Unfortunately, once iron bacteria enter a well, they are there forever as there is no current method of permanent removal. At this time, the best and most effective solution to iron bacteria is control through periodic and routine shock chlorination or acidizing.

Summary I have tried to convey the basic concepts associated with corrosion and incrustation and how each applies in groundwater treatment. I hope this gives you basic information that will help

provide guidance when you need to consider how each of these common conditions work within your specific application. Until next month, work safe and smart. WWJ Learn how to engineer success for your business Engineering Your Business: A series of articles serving as a guide to the groundwater business is a compilation of works from long-time Water Well Journal columnist Ed Butts. Visit NGWA’s Online Bookstore at www.NGWA.org for more information.

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By Alexandra Walsh

Motivating Employees When a manager has a staff engaged and working hard, the business will soar.

common adage in human resource circles goes something like: “Employees rarely quit their companies, but rather quit their managers or supervisors by leaving the company.” Increasing positive managerial behavior and reducing negative managerial behavior will go a long way towards improving employee engagement. When your talented employees are engaged, they are able to perform, build on their skills, and so improve your business’ bottom line. When considering ways to motivate employees, keep in mind each individual is different and therefore everyone is motivated by different things. One way to find out what motivates your employees is to discover their wants and needs by conducting surveys or questionnaires. Different people can have quite different motivators. For example, individual people might be motivated by money, recognition, time off from work, promotions, opportunities for learning, or opportunities for socializing and relationships. Ultimately, though, long-term motivation comes from people motivating themselves. Here are a dozen factors I offer that can motivate employees.

Incentives Incentives are one of the most common ways of motivating employees. Employee incentives can be money, gift Alexandra Walsh is the vice president of Association Vision, a Washington, D.C.–area communications company. She has extensive experience in management positions with a range of organizations.

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Different people can have quite different motivators. cards, outright gifts, or vacations. The best way to decide what incentive to use to motivate employees is by simply asking them what they would like.

Responsibility Show your employees you trust them by giving them some responsibilities. Employees usually like having some control and making some choices. It makes them feel like they are a necessary part of the business and are making a difference.

Pleasant Work Environment If an employee is working in a company or office where there is a lot of negativity between management and employees, this can diminish the employee’s motivation. An employee will be more motivated if they are working with supportive coworkers and management who cares. Always publicly support your people—disagreements and disappointments can be communicated in private.

Interesting Work Performing the same tasks every day will become boring and repetitive for employees unless they enjoy what they do. Find out what tasks each employee is good at and enjoys doing. Providing your employee with a job he or she enjoys can prove to be an effective method of motivating employees.

Pay attention when your employees express their concerns and take them seriously. Employees can become more motivated when they discover you really care about their issues and you actually listen to their problems.

Rewarding Good Work Recognize and take special notice of those employees who put in the extra effort. You can reward them with an “Employee of the Month” award, certificates of appreciation, or other forms of recognition. Employees like to feel their hard work is at least noticed and, better yet, appreciated. Even a simple “thank you” can show appreciation and improve employee morale.

Share Business Success Making employees feel like they are part of a bigger team can be a great tool for motivating employees. Print out or e-mail business performance reviews to let the employees know just how their business is doing. Encourage employees to strive to achieve success for the company. Reward the whole team when the business reaches its goals and beyond. The best way to decide on what kind of a reward is to ask the employees what they want.

Job Security When motivating employees, job security is right there near the top. If employees are in an environment where they constantly feel they might be fired or laid off, they are more likely not going to put their best efforts into the job. Why should that come as any surprise? waterwelljournal.com

Promotion and Job Growth Most employees have a natural desire to improve themselves. If there is no goal or growth to be achieved, what is there to motivate employees to work harder?

Being Flexible Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect or make employees come to work when they are sick. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t penalize them when they have to deal with emergencies that come up. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at all possible, try to be flexible with an employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scheduleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;by letting them choose the day of the week they want off as an example.

Being Positive An upbeat attitude can be contagious. As a manager and leader, it is so important to have a positive, uplifting attitude. Smile, laugh, and have some fun! But above all, be genuine. Faked laughter is worse than having no reaction at all.

Competitive Salary Although money is not always an employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main motivation, a competitive salary can help an employee feel they are receiving what they deserve for the job they do. If an employee is underpaid, they will often go searching for other jobs they feel offer competitive salaries. When you stop and think about it, the success of any facet of your business can almost always be traced back to employees who feel motivated. From productivity and profitability to recruiting and retention, hardworking and happy employees will lead your business to success. WWJ

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By Ron Slee

Living Leadership Lessons Can you stand up to the tests of character and responsibility?

read recently What Matters Now by Gary Hamel, a book in which he highlighted critical aspects of today’s leadership in his parting comments to his students in a second-year MBA class he taught at the London Business School. The tremendous message was about how they should conduct themselves in their life’s work. “First, your widowed mother has invested her life’s savings in your company. She is the only shareholder and that investment is her only asset.” Can you feel comfortable in how you are acting as a steward of your company or department? “Second, your boss is an older sibling. You’ll always be respectful, but you won’t hesitate to offer frank advice when you think it’s warranted—and you’ll never suck up.” Do you honestly communicate your thoughts and concerns to your boss and let others communicate as openly to you? “Third, your employees are childhood chums. You’ll always give them the benefit of the doubt and will do whatever you can to smooth their path. When needed, though, you’ll remind them that friendship is a reciprocal responsibility. You’ll never treat them like human resources.”

Ron Slee is the founder of R.J. Slee & Associates in Rancho Mirage, California, a consulting firm that specializes in dealership operations. He also operates Quest Learning Centers, which provides training services specializing in product support, and Insight (M&R) Institute, which operates “Dealer Twenty” Groups. He can be reached at ron@rjslee.com.

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Stay involved in the performance of your products and services. Do you see your employees through that prism? How do they see the relationship they have with you? “Fourth, your children are the company’s primary customers. You want to please and delight them. That means you’ll go to the mat with anyone who suggests you should deceive or take advantage of them. You’ll never exploit a customer.” Do you put customer satisfaction above all other metrics? “Fifth, you’re independently wealthy. You work because you want to, not because you have to—so you will never sacrifice your integrity for a promotion or a glowing performance review. You’ll quit before you will compromise.” Is your character that strong that you would sacrifice yourself for the company or your operating department? I find these five points to be instructive in the world in which we live today. I suspect the world has had similar challenges to those which we face now. However, I see the rate of change and innovation as more dramatic today than ever before. It’s extremely hard to keep up with the fire hose pointing at us with mounds of information and innovation and system changes coming at us now.

Lead Every Day Of course there are some telling items we should be doing in our job every day to help us satisfy these five points, even if they are in an imaginary world.

Get more personal with each and every employee. Become an interested participant with them in their lives, their wants and needs and dreams. Get to know their families and their personal ambitions and desires. This was one of the key points in The Three Signs of a Miserable Job by Patrick Lencioni, a book we have talked about before in this column. Provide more personal contact with your customers over the telephone or in person. Find out how their use of your products and services is progressing. Is it time for an inspection of their system? Should maintenance be performed? Has there been a recent water test performed to determine the water quality? Stay involved in the performance of your products and services as it often will involve the health of the families and businesses that use them. Talk with suppliers more often and hear what they want to get done and how they view the markets. Share your thoughts and ideas with them as heard by you from your customers—both the good news and the bad news. Creative tension is how products, systems, and processes get improved. It’s how innovation happens. Engage more completely with your competition in the marketplace. Too often we get complacent with our market share or the positions we have in those markets. We get “fat, dumb, and happy.” We need to stay on our toes, in a less stressful sense. We should be examining the strengths and weaknesses of our businesses—the systems and processes, methods, and market coverage models. Then we can do good old-fashioned marketing to exact the same information waterwelljournal.com

for each of the competitors. What do the customers like about doing business with your competition? That will tell you a lot.

Don’t Manage People The parts and service businesses are complicated to lead. They both involve technical knowledge and strong process efficiencies. Critically, they involve people. You lead people. You manage systems. But too often management tries to “manage” people, which can deliver disastrous results. As the U.S. business climate continues to struggle, the stress on people in all walks of life has increased. The loss of patience that has shown up in Europe with its responses to the austerity drives required by runaway spending for decades will soon hit us. It is always easier to deal with the problems others have than with our own. We cannot let that be the way we operate the business. We have a responsibility to each and every employee and their families as well as to each and every customer and their families—let alone each and every supplier and banker who depends on us for their successes too. It is a large responsibility. But as Hamel in What Matters Now pointed out, these problems and challenges have existed for a long time. It is our turn as managers and leaders to stand up to this test. There are a lot of people depending on the right answers and direction from you. I am sure you can do it. The time is now. WWJ Circle card no. 40

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By Michelle Nichols

The Illusory Work-Family Equation Quit trying for that ever-shifting, impossible-to-find balance between office and home. Instead, divide your time and stick to the plan.

alancing work and family is a hot topic these days, but the concept is crazy. Who would even try to put their work on one side of a scale and equalize it with their family on the other? It’s impossible. Each is important—but for vastly different and totally incompatible reasons. For business owners and those who are in sales, juggling home and office is especially challenging because we have so much flexibility in our schedules. Theoretically, that sounds like an advantage. We can work late or come in early when the need arises, perhaps freeing up the time for coaching soccer or the Dads & Donuts gathering at Junior’s school. There is a dark side, though, to this flexibility. With one eye forever on the bottom line that underwrites our family’s security, we are tempted to work both early and late because there is always one more prospect to pursue, one more letter to write, one more sale to be won. The economy is tough and we need every job we can score. Inevitably, it is too often the family side of the equation that loses out when we strive for that mythical balance.

My Grief, My Lesson As many of you know, my family endured a terrible tragedy in July 1998 when our son, 8-year-old Mark, died Michelle Nichols is a professional sales speaker, trainer, and consultant based in Reno, Nevada. Her Savvy Selling Success Pack is available through NGWA. She can be reached at (775) 303-8201 or at michelle.nichols@savvyselling.com.

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It is too often the family side of the equation that loses out when we strive for that mythical balance. suddenly. The doctors thought he had the flu, but he died 11 days later of brain cancer. This is my annual column in memory of Mark and the tough lessons I’ve learned about work and family since his death. There’s no doubt about it—work is important. It provides for the daily necessities like getting the car fixed and paying for Billy’s braces. If you have a family to support, the value of your work is only multiplied. But work is more than a source of a paycheck. Work gives you an identity and a purpose. It connects us with the rest of humanity, expands our social circles, and is a source of accomplishment. The value of meaningful, bill-paying work is hard to overestimate, and therefore, useless to try to balance. The value of our family is also hard to overstate, regardless of whether it is the demographic average of a spouse and 2.3 children waiting for us or just a loyal pet panting by the door. Nobody ever said on their deathbed, “I wish I’d stayed longer at the office.” Spending time with our families restores us. It even helps us to sell better because it gives us a source of stories and experiences we can use to connect

with or amuse our customers, many of whom have families of their own.

Family Business So, what’s the answer to this balance question? One way to approach it might be to imagine you have two main customers. Company W demands 40 hours of your time a week and contributes 45% of your sales and profits. Company F requires only 10 hours, but also contributes 45% of your sales and profits. Together, they provide the lion’s share of your business and pretty much dominate your entire business. Company F, with its smaller time demands, is easier to overlook, but you do so at a great risk—almost half your cash flow. Obviously, Company W is your work and Company F is your family. Depending on your circumstances, the proportions may vary, but the basic need never does. It’s vital for you to make sure both “companies” are satisfied. The key to success is deciding which blocks of time throughout your week you want to devote to each company— and then stick to your plan like glue. The alternative, which too many of us choose by default, is to give full attention to one side of our lives while devoting nothing but scrap time—the few spare minutes left over—to the other.

Promises, Promises It’s so tempting to say to our families, “I’ll be home when everything on my to do list is checked off.” But no matter how hard you try, no matter how clever you are, or how many waterwelljournal.com

promises you make to yourself and others, you will never check off everything on that darn list because it’s always growing and changing. So, while it may sound like heresy, here’s my solution. Focus at work on the items that will give you the most selling impact—and then delegate or ignore the rest. Yes, that’s right, ignore them. It is the only way you will be able to free up the time to spend with your own family. Okay, here are some suggestions. Keep your word. If you say you’ll be at your children’s events, be there. If you say you’ll take them to the movies or to Disneyland, follow through. Honoring the promises you make to your children and spouse or partner is no less important than fulfilling those you make to your customers. Patience is a virtue. Accept the fact you may have to endure long hours at boring events to experience those few priceless moments. I remember the first time my son made a basket during an official basketball game. He was so proud, his face lit up the whole gym. I wouldn’t trade the biggest sale in the world for the memory of that moment.

The right focus at the right time. Wherever you are, be there mentally and emotionally. Nobody wins when you spend time at work thinking about your home life, or when your thoughts at home are dominated by work. My children hate it when I rush them and say, “Come on. I have 47 things to do today!” They know I’m not mentally present and, as young as they are, they understand I’m treating them like chopped liver. Schedule time for family fun—now! Don’t wait for the perfect opportunity because it will never come. Families change, our kids grow up, and we all eventually lose our health and vigor. I know a woman who put off buying a plush vacation retreat until she could afford it. Now, she regrets she didn’t buy a smaller vacation package 10 years earlier. By this time, her kids are teenagers and don’t want to go with her because they have their own interests and schedules. Forget trying to balance two of life’s most rewarding experiences—your work and your family. Instead, schedule

Columnist Michelle Nichols (right) with her family (from left): husband Ron, daughter Amy, and son Mark. Mark is age 8 in this photo.

your time and attention to satisfy each one of them. There’s no single answer that will suit everyone, but the rewards of living a life with no regrets are unlimited and universal. Happy selling! WWJ P.S. In my son Mark’s memory, in 2008 I started Global Hug Your Kids Day, which is July 16 this year. If you have kids, or grandkids, please hug them that day and every day! Go to www.Hug YourKidsDay.com for more information.

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July 21–23/ 2012 South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee/ Virginia Beach, Virginia. PH: (540) 740-3329, E-mail: info@well-drillers.com, Web: www.jubilee watershow.com

September 18/ World Water Monitoring Day/ Web: www.worldwatermonitoring day.org

July 27–28/ Empire State Water Well Drillers’ Association Summer Meeting/ Verona, New York. Web: www.nywell driller.org/news.asp

September 18–21/ 2012 AHS Annual Water Symposium—Confluences: 25 Years of Bringing Water, People, and Ideas Together/ Phoenix, Arizona. Web: azhydrosoc.org/2012Symposium/ default.html

August 13–15/ 2012 Florida Rural Water Association Annual Training and Technical Conference/ Daytona Beach, Florida. Web: www.frwa.net/training/AC/12AC/ 12ACPreConference.htm

September 20–21/ Contaminant Hydrogeology of Karst/ Tampa, Florida. PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www.NGWA.org

August 13–15/ Principles of Groundwater: Flow, Transport, and Remediation/ Columbus, Ohio. PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customer service@ngwa.org, Web: www.NGWA .org

September 20–21/ Shale Gas Insight 2012/ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Web: shalegasinsight.com

August 20–22/ Analysis and Design of Aquifer Tests Including Slug Tests and Fracture Flow/ Columbus, Ohio. PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www.NGWA.org September 6/ Groundwater Geochemical Modeling Webinar/ PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customer service@ngwa.org, Web: www.NGWA .org September 10–11/ Applications of Groundwater Geochemistry/ Burlington, Vermont. PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice @ngwa.org, Web: www.NGWA.org September 11/ Protect Your Groundwater Day/ PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 8987786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www.NGWA.org September 12 and 13/ Understanding and Negotiating DOT Issues and Requirements for the Groundwater Industry Webinar/ PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www.NGWA.org September 16–21/ 39th IAH Congress: Confronting Global Change/ Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Web: www.iah2012.org September 17/ Strengthen Your Customer Connections with a Company Newsletter Brown Bag Webinar/ PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www.NGWA.org

September 24–26/ State and National Rural Water Association’s WaterPro Conference/ Nashville, Tennessee. Web: www.waterproconference.org September 27–29/ Washington State Ground Water Association Convention/ Pasco, Washington. Web: www .wsgwa.org/events-calendar.htm September 28–29/ New Mexico Ground Water Association CEU Blitz/ Ruidoso, New Mexico. Web: www.nmgwa.org September 29–October 3/ WEFTEC 2012: The Water Quality Event/ New Orleans, Louisiana. Web: www.weftec.org/about_ weftec/default.aspx October 5–6/ Empire State Water Well Drillers’ Association Fall Meeting/ Windham, New York. www.nywelldriller .org/news.asp October 14–16/ Alabama–Mississippi Section of the American Water Works Association Annual 2012 Conference/ Mobile, Alabama. Web: www.almsa wwa.org/default.asp?ID=192&pg= conference+2012 October 14–20/ Earth Science Week/ Web: www.earthsciweek.org *Dates shown in red are National Ground Water Association events. *Dates shown with are events where the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation’s McEllhiney Lecture will be presented. Lecture schedules are subject to change. Check www.NGWA.org for the latest information.

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Lakos Separators and Filtration Solutions, a division of the Claude Laval Corp. headquartered in Fresno, California, added two new employees.

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. announced that Rob McDonald has been appointed president and CEO. McDonald has been a part of A.Y. McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales management for the past 18 years and was most recently the vice president of sales. He has served on the executive committee and board of directors Rob McDonald since 2003.

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TiďŹ&#x20AC;any Dawkins joins the Lakos groundwater and irrigation sales team as territory sales manager for the Pacific Northwest. Prashant Joshi joins as strategic initiatives coordinator, a new position at Lakos. He came to Lakos after four years in a leadership role at the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship where he assisted faculty, students, start-ups, inventors, and small and medium corporations with intellectual property protection, development, and commercialization.

Atlas Copco has appointed Shane Roden, Matt Juth, Matt Huntsman, and Rhodes Barrett to new positions within Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA. Roden has been appointed product manager for GIA and raise boring products and will manage the introduction and growth of the newly acquired GIA underground products (utility vehicles, ventilation products, locomotives, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Haggloadersâ&#x20AC;?), and the growth of the existing raise boring product line. Juth has been appointed product manager for load/haul/dump

and pedestal boom system products. Huntsman joins Atlas Copco as product manager for distributor parts and services. Barrett has been appointed product specialist for blasthole drills as part of the team in Garland, Texas. NOW KNOWN AS Xylem announced that Standard Xchange will be the new name of its industrial heat transfer brand, formerly known as ITT Standard. Standard Xchange, a designer and manufacturer of a broad range of heat transfer products, maintains a connection to the businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; history of more than 50 years as part of American Standard and to more than 25 years as ITT Standard. BUSINESS GROWTH American Granby Inc., which provides a line of accessories for pump and well applications and is based in Liverpool, New York, announced it has acquired CB Supplies Ltd. in Canada and its affiliates. CB Supplies manufactures and redistributes products to the resi-

Affordable. Convenient. Informative. NGWA Webinars to help you improve your business. s The Employee Stock Ownership Plans Solution (Webinar #863) September 5 s 2-3 p.m. ET Learn how employee stock ownership plans work and how they may be of benefit to you and your business. s Understanding and Negotiating DOT Issues and Requirements for the Groundwater Industry (Webinar #831) September 12 and 13 s 2-3:30 p.m. ET You will gain a better understanding of the cargo securement regulations specifically pertaining to the groundwater industryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an understanding necessary to keep you in businessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in this two-part interactive Webinar. s Polymers and Additives: The Power to Modify the Behavior of Dirt (Webinar #846) October 3 s 1-2 p.m. ET Discover how to exert control over problematic downhole conditions that can impede the water well drilling process such as reactive clays or flowing sand.

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dential and commercial plumbing, heating, and HVAC markets throughout North America. The acquisition includes CB Supplies, Vanguard Pipe and Fittings, Canfit Industries, Canip Industries, and Seymour Industries.

ment certification. The SPSM certification has been earned by purchasing professionals in more than 60 countries across six continents.

Mueller Water Products Inc. and Wynnchurch Capital Ltd. announced that the sale of United States Pipe and Foundry Co. LLC and Fast Fabrications LLC (together “U.S. Pipe”) has been completed.

MARL Technologies Inc. was presented with the Project Achievement Award at the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta’s Summit Awards gala for the MARL SubSea Drill. The award is presented to a project demonstrating engineering or geosciences skills and representing a substantial contribution to technical progress and the betterment of society.

BRANCHING OUT ISCO Industries, a Louisville, Kentucky-based pipe supplier and custom manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping products, opened a new facility in Western Australia. This is ISCO’s second facility in Australia. CERTIFICATION SJE-Rhombus, a manufacturer, and globally recognized training provider Next Level Purchasing Inc. announced that Brenda Houts Brenda Houts, a buyer for SJE-Rhombus, has received the Senior Professional in Supply Manage-

AWARDS

An ITT Goulds Pumps product serving the mining industry took top honors at the 2012 Pump Industry Awards, presented by the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association. The XHD Extra Heavy Duty Lined Slurry Pump was chosen among eight finalists as the “most innovative pump, pumping system, or other pump-related product introduced onto the market within the last 12 months, with effectiveness being demonstrated via application details.”

ANNIVERSARY This year marks Kent Morton’s 40th year in the water business, and the fourth generation his family has been in the business. An open house took place at Mort’s Water Co. in Latimer, Iowa. Kent, the oldest of eight children, entered the business in 1972 with his father, E.J. “Mort” Morton, at Mort’s Pump & Plumbing. In 1999, Mort’s Pump & Plumbing dissolved and Kent formed Mort’s Water Co. He also owns Mort’s Plumbing & Heating Co. in Iowa Falls, a heating and plumbing shop, which specializes in geothermal heating systems. He is also a partner with John Christiansen in Mort’s Well Co. in Latimer. In addition to rural jobs, Mort’s Water Co. does well, pump, water main, and sewer work for small towns. The business covers a 50-mile radius. Do you have any news about your company or someone at your firm? If so, send all the necessary information to: Mike Price, Water Well Journal, 601 Dempsey Rd., Westerville, OH 43081.E-mail: mprice@ngwa.org. Deadline is 15th of two months preceding publication (July 15 for September issue).

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Solinst Offers Durable and Accurate Interface Meters

Solinst Model 122 oil/water interface meters provide clear and accurate measurements of sinking or floating product level and thickness (DNAPL and LNAPL) in wells and tanks. Meters are designed to be durable and are certified intrinsically safe for use in explosive environments. Measurements are quick and easy using the ⅝-inch-diameter, factorysealed pressure proof probe, and flexible flat tape accurately marked every 1/100 feet. Tapes are available in a range of lengths from 65 to 1000 feet, and are mounted on a sturdy reel. Each reel is provided with a grounding clip, carrying bag, and tape guide. Stable electronics

include automatic circuitry testing and shutoff after 10 minutes. Two standard 9V batteries provide a minimum of 120 hours of life. Meters are easily repaired and backed by a three-year warranty to ensure long-term reliable performance. A convenient 122M Mini is also available. Circle card no. 60

Rig Source Introduces Terramac Crawler Carrier Line

capacity and is equipped with a 230 hp Cummins diesel engine in both open cab and closed cab options. Ground pressure when fully loaded is only 4.9 psi. The unit has rollover protective structure and falling object protective structure components. Terramac’s front and rear bolton attachments can accommodate a variety of needs in the drilling and general construction industries. Original equipment manufacturers as well as contractors can have their own machines—drills, cranes, water tanks, and more—mounted on the Terramac RT9 crawler carriers. The Terramac RT9 is now available for sale or rent. Circle card no. 61

New ‘Inch Worm’ Featured on Ion Pro Air Charge Filters Rig Source Inc., a drilling equipment dealer located in Elburn, Illinois, introduced its new Terramac rubber-tracked carrier. The CE-certified Terramac RT9 model has an 18,000-pound carrying

WaterCare’s Ion Pro iron and sulfur backwashing filters are now equipped with a new feature nicknamed “inch worm.” Actually an additional cycle, the piston is positioned to remove air from a unit before it goes into its true backwash

Compile borehole logs quickly and easily. The Guide for Using the Hydrogeologic Classification System for Logging Water Well Boreholes helps you to put together logs that are uniform in nature, easy to write, and easy to read. Included with the book is a convenient weather-resistant, twosided card that is easy to use on-site. The front provides essential gauges for measuring size, color, and aquifer characteristics, while the back contains an easy-to-follow flowchart on using the classification system. To order your copy, visit the NGWA bookstore at www.NGWA.org or call 800 551.7379 (614 898.7791). Guide for Using the Hydrogeologic Classification System for Logging Water Well Boreholes Catalog #T1030

NGWA member price $25.00 Nonmember price $30.00

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FEATURED Sonic Drilling Technology Ideal for Sensitive Projects

cycle. This allows the control valve to slowly â&#x20AC;&#x153;inchâ&#x20AC;? its way into backwash, allowing any air to escape slowly instead of the rush of air experienced with some air systems. This is especially useful with air style systems, gaseous water conditions, or where a micronizer is in use to oxidize water. The slow release of air virtually eliminates the thrashing of drain lines or noisy discharge of air to drain when the valve first advances to backwash. Circle card no. 62

Due to its non-intrusive abilities, sonic drilling technology has been used for sensitive projects such as dam remediation, nuclear site investigations, and hazardous waste site reclamation. Because vibrations from the drill bit are not transmitted far beyond the drill, penetrations can occur into very sensitive areas such as critical ecosystems, unstable terrain, or vulnerable situations where traditional drilling would either cause more harm or be impossible to complete.

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Sonic drill rigs patented and built by Sonic Drill Corp. can drill, case, loop, and grout in one operation, producing lower per-foot drill costs and allowing geothermal installations into areas that were previously inaccessible. Continuous core samples can be extruded into a plastic sleeve for easy analysis of contaminants while the sonic drill speed allows any project to proceed quickly and profitably. The sonic rig can provide continuous core samples to 300 feet through tough overburden conditions, without disturbing mineral finds. Circle card no. 63

Franklin Electricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s STS Series Delivers Wide Range of Benefits

Franklin Electricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s STS Series is designed for harsh environments, offering maximum durability and abrasion resistance with 304SS impellers and 300SS sand collar motor protection. The STS difference provides premium ductile

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Solinst Waterloo Emitter Enhances Groundwater Bioremediation

The Solinst Waterloo Emitter is a simple device designed for the remedia-

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tion of contaminated groundwater. It enables oxygen or other gases to diffuse through silicone or LDPE tubing in a controlled uniform manner, without “bubbling” of excess oxygen. The controlled release of oxygen encourages and sustains the growth of microorganisms required for bioremediation. The patented technology consists of a PVC frame wrapped with tubing that can be pressurized to obtain the desired flow of gas, depending on site-specific needs. Sized to fit 2-, 4-, and 6-inch wells, Waterloo Emitters can be installed in stacks vertically or horizontally in a well and joined from one well to another, to ensure full coverage of the contaminant plume. There is no minimum hydraulic head required, making emitters effective at any depth. The Waterloo Emitter is ideal for assisting in-situ remedial biodegradation of MTBE, BTEX, and other contaminants. Circle card no. 65

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SJE-Rhombus Introduces CPN1 Duplex VFD Controller

SJE-Rhombus, an industrywide provider of pump control solutions for water and wastewater applications, introduces the CPN1 Duplex VFD Controller designed to work with two CPN1 or two CP3R VFD control panels for constant pressure applications. The CPN1 Duplex VFD Controller alternates the lead control of two CPN1 or two CP3R VFD control panels, based on the accumulated run time of each variable frequency drive (controller must be mounted indoors). This preprogrammed controller is designed to work “out of the box” to control the lag pump operation in the duplex system to maintain the operating pressure under high demand. The controller features pump

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Rockmore Announces New ROK 500DH DTH Hammer

Rockmore International announces a new DTH hammer in its emerging Deep Hole series, the ROK 500DH. This 5inch range hammer incorporates many new innovations and features characterized in the new Deep Hole class of DTH hammers. As a 5-inch class hammer, the 500DH is targeted to drill 5½- to 6-inchdiameter holes. Designed to increase drilling effectiveness and efficiency needed in deep hole applications, the ROK 500DH incorporates engineering advancements for drilling in DTH applications such as water well, geothermal, exploration, and in other mining and construction sectors. Unique drilling requirements in such applications often demand drilled holes exceeding 1000 feet deep and include high volumes of water, thus presenting great challenges for conventional DTH hammers to drill effectively. The ROK 500DH has been designed specifically to handle such challenges by incorporating new airflow and component design advancements, primarily in the air ports of the wear sleeve and piston.

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is the first IP67 waterproof meter line to feature replaceable BNC-connected probes. AquaShock meters feature a screwdown, waterproof housing surrounding the BNC probe connection. When a waterproof connection is not needed, any BNC-connected probe can be used. AquaShock meters are also shockproof, and feature a “soft-grip” surface to help prevent accidental drops. The other features include a large, backlit LCD display, 99-memory review,

Sper Scientific has introduced a new line of waterproof and shockproof water quality meters that are rechargeable and float if dropped in water. The handheld meter line, which is called AquaShock, Twitter @WaterWellJournl

min/max/avg, internal clock and calendar, C° and F°, autoranging, and automatic temperature compensation. There are currently three AquaShock models available, all with five-year warranties, measuring pH, mV, ORP, conductivity, and TDS.

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18 Breakout Tools BREAKOUT TOOLS SEMCO Inc. All Hydraulic Hydrorench S110H In Stock 1-10 Four Rollers Breaks Pipe Make Pipe to Torque Specs 800-541-1562

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Palmer Bit Company has been recognized worldwide for providing the highest quality bits to the drilling industry for over 50 years. We manufacture bits for drilling everything from clays to limestone. With our experience we can help lower your bit cost, with the proper bit selection for your drilling conditions. We are available 24/7 to assist you with any questions you may have.

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FOR SALE: 1975 Cyclone 36R combination drilling machine. Sputter and rotary combination, rotary derrick, retractable table, hydraulic mast, 275 drill rod, 500 CFM Gardner Denver air compressor, miscellaneous bits. Torn apart, needs reassembled. All parts are included, some new, some used. $8,000 or best offer. Call Bill Bowen (740) 622-2770.

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S4,000 Pump Hoist, 8,000# cap., 35 telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 5T safety hook, hydro controls and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,245

S6,000 Pump Hoist, 16,000# 3L cap., 35 telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 5T safety hook, hydro controls and variable speed engine control . . . . . $16,445

S8,000 Pump Hoist, 22,000# 3L cap., 36 telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 7T safety hook, hydro controls and variable speed engine control . . . . .$20,845

S10,000 Pump Hoist, 30,000# 3L cap., 40 telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 9T safety hook, hydro controls and variable speed engine control . . . . . $28,545

S12,000 Pump Hoist, 48,000# 4L cap., 44 telescoping mast, 6000# tail out line, 72 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 11T safety hook, hydro controls 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, hydro controls 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, hydro controls 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, hydro control and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$61,545

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Used Equipment in Stock

M33 Jessen/Monitor, 1-PR, SB, 1995 Ford F-350, gas, 5 spd., 4 2 . . . . . . . . . $17,900

M34 Jessen/Monitor, RC, PR, SB w/1992 GMC Top Kick, 3116 Cat, 5 spd. . . $19,500 5T Smeal, PR, bed, toolboxes, 2004 Ford F650, Cummins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,950

Walker-Neer 20T rated, double cathead, sandreel, 3rd leg, 1976 Chevy . . . . $19,500 S6,000 SEMCO, 44 , oil cooler, RC, 2 spd., SR, PR, light kit, toolbox package, bed, 2004 Dodge Crew Cab 3500, auto. . . . . .$35,950

S12,000 SEMCO, 44 , HS PTO, oil cooler, SR, BO, 2 spd., aux., PR, BC outriggers, light kit, 16 bed, toolbox, 2006 International 4300, auto., yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . .$87,039

S15,000 SEMCO, 48 , AS PTO, sandreel, BO cylinder, aux., 2 spd., oil cooler, light kit, PT hookup, 2006 International 4300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$87,312

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P.O. Box 1216 7595 U.S. Highway 50 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-9006 / (800) 541-1562 Fax (719) 336-2402 semcopumphoist@yahoo.com www.SEMCOoflamar.com See our ad on page 26.

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135 Rigs Enid Drill Systems Inc www.eniddrill.com 580-234-5971 Fax 580-234-5980

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4510 E Market, Enid, OK 73701 USA

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139 Slotting Machines J & K To o l C o m p a n y

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160 Trucks 30-Freightliner Trucks 6 6, 60 Series Detroit, HT740, Allison Trans., Rockwell Axle, 68KGVW, 315/80 R22.5 Michelin, Low Miles SEMCO, Inc. Phone (800) 541-1562 68/ July 2012 Water Well Journal

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137 Services REPAIRS: Eastman deviation survey clocks (mechanical drift indicators) repaired. We also have three, six, and twelve degree angle units, charts, and other accessories in stock. Call Downhole Clock Repair, (325) 660-2184.

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Ground Water Monitoring Instrumentation Geokon, Inc. manufactures high quality hydrological instrumentation suitable for a variety of ground water monitoring applications.

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Geokon instruments utilize vibrating wire technology providing measurable advantages and proven long-term stability. The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology Geokon, Incorporated 48 Spencer Street Lebanon, New Hampshire 03766 | USA

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Waterline Envirotech Water level indicators made in the USA for over 30 years.

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