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FEATURED ARTICLES 24 Expo Highlights Know all of the happenings that have learning, networking, and fun in mind. 31 Expo Educational Opportunities Find out about the countless opportunities to learn and improve your skills at the Expo this year. 48 Groundwater Expo Registration Form Register now so you don’t wait in line on site. 50 Water Well Personalities By Jennifer Strawn
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FEATURED COLUMNISTS 52 It’s the Law by Jeremiah Thomas and Don Gregory In Search of Bounds New Mexico Supreme Court upholds state’s domestic well permit exemption.
54 Safety Matters by Gary Ganson, CIH, CSP What to Expect During an OSHA Inspection It’s important to know what takes place when OSHA knocks on the door.
58 Engineering Your Business by Ed Butts, PE, CPI Engineering from Error The role of failure in good design—Part 1
64 Your Money by William J. Lynott Going Solo Individual 401(k) plans are great investment options for small business owners.
66 ACT Like a Sales Pro by Julie Hansen Tapping Into Your True Motivation What are you fighting for?
68 The After Market by Ron Slee Communication and Corporate Strategy Many times there is a serious disconnect between the two. The views expressed in the columns are the authors’ opinions based on their professional experience.
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Going Back to Nashville! or years following the 2001 NGWA® Groundwater Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, I was asked by others who attended the event, “So when is the Expo going back to Nashville?” The question didn’t surprise me. It was a great show. The staff at the convention center made the attendees feel special, the exhibit hall—albeit smaller than the one in Las Vegas, NGWA’s home away from home—was jampacked, and the downtown setting could only be defined as fun! However, sadly my answer was always, “I don’t know.” I didn’t know if NGWA would ever hold another convention in the city, as the Expo had frankly outgrown the convention center, and most importantly, the exhibit hall. So the Expo returned to Las Vegas seven times after 2001 and a few other cities, but every December I’d get stopped by an attendee and asked, “So when is the Expo going back to Nashville?” Well, I’m excited to say 12 years— and one brand-new, $623 million convention center—later we’re headin’ back to Nashville! The 2013 NGWA Groundwater Expo will take place December 3-6 in the new Music City Center in downtown Nashville. And I can’t wait! If you were in Nashville in 2001 or 1999, the first time NGWA held its convention there, you have to return. If you thought those were good shows, you’ll be amazed this year. If you didn’t attend the first two Expos in Nashville, you’ve probably
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heard from fellow groundwater professionals for more than a decade what a great host city it was. You definitely need to do yourself a favor and see what all the talk is about. The location can’t be beat. The convention center is state of the art and the area around it has hotels, restaurants, and entertainment. After a day learning and networking, you’re just minutes from dropping your things off at a hotel and heading out to a great night of fun. And it won’t be the same Expo you’ve been to all of these years. If you’re a longtime Expo veteran, there are a host of things debuting you’ve never seen before. There are H2O Talks, a pair of brief, informative talks from guest speakers at the opening ceremony. There are organized field trips in the exhibit hall for those needing information in particular areas. There’s a television stage where industry leaders will be interviewed live. And since we’re in Nashville, there will be country music stars. The opening ceremony will be highlighted by Sweethearts of the Rodeo and the Expo 2014 Kickoff that wraps up the time in Nashville will feature The Bellamy Brothers. A great time is going to be had. I have a feeling a little more than one year from now someone in Las Vegas is going to ask me, “So when is the Expo going back to Nashville?”
Thad Plumley is the editor of WWJ and director of information products at the National Ground Water Association. He can be reached at tplumley@ngwa.org and on Twitter @WaterWellJournl.
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The Expo takes place December 3-6 in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s the third time the Expo has been in the home of country music and the first since 2011. All of the days will be filled with a variety of events that provide you with the opportunity to learn and impact your business when you return home. You can find out about all of the happenings in the “Expo Highlights” section on page 24. Starting with the opening day
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The title of Hanna’s talk is “Exploring the Adaptive Sports for the Disabled on the Ski Slopes and Outdoors.” It will go over the Adaptive Sports Association and Hanna’s passion to help those with disabilities enjoy skiing and other outdoor sports. The 2014 McEllhiney Lecturer is Carlos Molano, PE, and his lecture is ideal for water well contractors, groundwater scientists, environmental engineers, and students. “Groundwater Spreadsheets: Efficient and Practical Resource for Solving Simple and Complex Flow, Pollution, and Environmental Problems” will detail how spreadsheets in simple form can be used without any programming or complex mathematics to
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solve a wide range of groundwater problems. Details about the “Expo Educational Opportunities” are on page 31. There are countless educational opportunities and they range from workshops to panel discussions and cover a variety of topics. The offerings come in the following categories: business management, geothermal operations, groundwater quality, and groundwater supply. Freelance writer Jennifer Strawn profiles Griffin Crosby Jr., CWD/PI, who is incoming president of the National Ground Water Association Board of Directors in this month’s Water Well Personalities article titled “Giving Back” on page 50. Crosby is looking forward to giving back as the 2014 president. The article discusses Crosby’s career, his time volunteering for different organizations, and provides his thoughts on the future of the industry and his time as NGWA president. The monthly installment of Engineering Your Business by columnist Ed Butts, PE, CPI, starts a two-part series on design. The first article, titled “Engineering from Error” and starting on page 58, details what exactly is design and the design process. Butts goes over all of the steps, which are: identifying the problem, identifying the design constraints, developing possible solutions, selecting the best solution or solutions, creating a preliminary plan, testing and evaluating the solution, communicating the solution, and refining the design as needed. Circle card no. 44
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NGWA Seeks Changes to EPA’s Proposed Heavy Duty Vehicle Replacement Engine Rule Citing Potential for Severe Harm to Industry The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would disallow nonTier 4 replacement engines in medium and heavy duty vehicles older than 25 years.
The National Ground Water Association estimates that in approximately 30% of the situations, depending on the make and model, there are issues in bringing specialized water well drilling equipment up to Tier 4 standards. The Association called on the agency to reconsider the proposed rule. Limiting the use of exempt replacement engines to vehicles 25 years old or newer “creates an economic hardship for small water well businesses,” NGWA states.
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In 1996, the EPA adopted a provision allowing manufacturers in limited circumstances to produce new, exempt engines for replacing failed engines (61 FR 58102, November 12, 1996). With this approach, manufacturers have been able to make new, exempt engines in cases where engines certified to current standards do not have the physical or performance characteristics needed to power the equipment with the old engine. Without this provision, some equipment owners would have been forced to prematurely scrap otherwise working equipment, because no engine meeting current emission standards could be adapted for installation in the space occupied by the original engine. This summer the EPA proposed to add language to explicitly limit the use of exempt replacement engines to equipment that has been in service 25 years or less (at the point of installation). The intent, according to U.S. EPA, is so that manufacturers and operators do not use this provision to keep in operation older, dirtier equipment beyond the normal lifetime of the equipment, by continually using new engines to replace old engines. NGWA sought to educate the EPA about the industry, and the fact that the normal lifetime of water well drilling rigs is beyond 25 years. The EPA followed up NGWA’s initial comments with a request for additional information. However, no final decision has been made by the EPA on the Association’s request that for specialized water well drilling rigs the equipment age limit for an exempt replacement engine be increased from 25 years to 40 years. With NGWA member support, the Association will continue to engage on this issue.
First Heat Pump Tubing Product Earns NSF Certification NSF International, an independent global organization that writes standards, and tests and certifies products for the water, food, health sciences, and consumer goods industries, has certified Centennial Plastics Inc.’s CenFuse geothermal pipes to the American National
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NEWS/from page 12 Standard for ground-source geothermal piping systems—NSF/ANSI Standard 358-1: Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings for Water-Based Ground-Source “Geothermal” Heat Pump Systems. Centennial Plastics is the first company to earn certification to this standard, providing engineers, regulators, and users assurance that its certified geothermal products meet minimum performance and safety requirements. “Our CenFuse geothermal pipe certification to NSF/ANSI Standard 358-1,
which includes both the pipe and the fittings, provides engineers, distributors, and contractors assurance that not only the pipe but the entire ground loop heat exchanger meets the safety and quality levels their customers demand,” said David Schnase, vice president of sales and marketing for Centennial Plastics. To earn certification to NSF/ANSI 358-1, Centennial Plastics completed several product evaluation and facility inspection requirements, including testing to verify these products meet minimum requirements for strength and material safety. The facility audit in-
cluded a review of Centennial Plastics’ product formulation, manufacturing process, use of authorized raw materials, quality control procedures, and product marking. As a prerequisite for the geothermal piping certification program, Centennial Plastics’ CenFuse geothermal pipes also earned certification to NSF/ANSI Standard 14: Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials. “This new NSF American National Standard provides a credible, sciencebased foundation that will help grow the geothermal pipe industry by helping these products gain acceptance and use by contractors, engineers, and regulators,” said Shannon Murphy, general manager of NSF International’s Plumbing Programs. “Manufacturers such as Centennial Plastics that earn certification to NSF/ANSI Standard 358 will help increase confidence and product acceptance by ensuring geothermal pipe complies with all of the standard’s requirements.”
Senate Finance Committee Receives Education from NGWA on Geothermal Heat Pumps The National Ground Water Association, working with the Geothermal Exchange Organization, held a series of July meetings with key Senate Finance Committee members to educate them about geothermal heat pumps and the importance of maintaining or extending the tax credits that homeowners get for heat pump installations. Senate Finance Committee leaders announced they are starting tax reform with a “blank slate.” The leaders had asked their Senate colleagues by July 26 to identify tax provisions that should remain after tax reform and the reasons to maintain them. Two recurring points were made during NGWA’s Senate visits. Some Senators will not be submitting written comments on tax reform even after assurance their input would be kept confidential. Several offices asked what the industry’s thoughts are on a potential phase-out of the geothermal heat pump tax credits. The Senate Finance Committee announced they will work on a tax reform bill this fall, and the House Ways and 14/ October 2013 Water Well Journal
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Means Committee is expected to begin putting bill language together as well. Overall tax reform faces major hurdles. Democrats and Republicans have yet to agree whether tax reform should raise additional revenues for the federal government or be revenue neutral. Democrats have suggested more overall revenue is needed to help balance the federal budget and for other purposes, such as infrastructure spending, while Republicans say that is a nonstarter. In other news, the Senate Finance Subcommittee held its first hearing on revising energy tax incentives on July 31. The overflow crowd heard Subcommittee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) speak about the need to level the playing field between the new clean energy industry’s temporary tax incentives and the longtime permanent benefits provided to traditional oil and gas operations. Additional subcommittee hearings on specific energy tax code provisions are anticipated for later this year.
Housing Starts Rise 5.9% in July The U.S. Commerce Department reported July housing starts climbed 5.9% on a rise in multifamily projects. Starts rose to an annual rate of 896,000 units in July, from a revised 846,000 pace in June that was higher than originally reported. Water well installation jobs can be influenced by whether or not construction opportunities are favorable. Building permits rose 2.7% to a 943,000 annual pace. Bloomberg News reported economists had forecast an annual rate of 900,000 housing starts in July. Single-family-unit construction fell 2.2% to an annual rate of 591,000 units, the fewest since November, while multifamily-unit construction climbed 26% to an annual rate of 305,000. Three of four regions had an increase in starts in July, led by a 40.2% rise in the Northeast. Housing starts declined 7% in the South, the Commerce Department said.
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sumer sentiment index released on August 16. The month’s preliminary index declined to a reading of 80 from 85 in July. The index was created in 1964 to assess consumer attitudes or the business climate today and gain an understanding of the national economy. The August reading was lower than economists’ median forecast of 85.2, Bloomberg News reported. The index averaged 64.2 during the recession that ended in June 2009 and 89 in the five years prior to that.
USGS Findings Reported on Public Supply Well Vulnerability to Contamination Key factors have been identified that help determine the vulnerability of public supply wells to contamination. A new USGS report describes these factors, providing insight into which contaminants in an aquifer might reach a well and when, how, and at what concentration they might arrive. About one-third of the U.S. population gets their drinking water from
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• Geochemical conditions encountered by the groundwater • Range of ages of the groundwater that enters a well. “Common sense might say that wells located near known contaminant sources would be the most vulnerable, but this study found that even where contaminant sources are similar, there are differences in public supply well vulnerability to contamination,” said Sandra Eberts, the study team leader. The study found that conditions in some aquifers enable contaminants to remain in the groundwater longer or travel more rapidly to wells than conditions in other aquifers. Direct pathways, such as fractures in rock aquifers or wellbores of non-pumping wells, frequently affect groundwater and contaminant movement, making it difficult to identify which areas at land surface are the most important to protect from contamination. An unexpected study finding is that human-induced changes in recharge and groundwater flow caused by irrigation and high-volume pumping for public supply changed aquifer geochemical conditions in numerous study areas. Changes in geochemical conditions often release naturally occurring drinking water contaminants such as arsenic and uranium into the groundwater, increasing concentrations in public supply wells. Knowledge of how human activities change aquifer conditions that control which contaminants are released to groundwater and how persistent those contaminants are, once in the groundwater, can be used by water managers to anticipate future water quality and associated treatment costs. The report, “Factors affecting public supply well vulnerability to contamination: Understanding observed water quality and anticipating future water quality,” was done by the USGS National Water-Quality Assessment Program. NAWQA conducts regional and national assessments of the nation’s water quality to provide an understanding of water-quality conditions, where conditions are getting better or worse over time, and how natural features and human activities affect those conditions.
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Spanish Safety DVDs Mark First Projects for Franklin Electric Grant Funds The National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation is working with a translation vendor to translate two top-selling NGWA Press DVDs with some of the funds from a grant provided to NGWREF by Franklin Electric Co. This marks the first of several projects the grant will fund. The two DVDs are titled Drill Safe, Drill Smart and Pump Safe, Pump Smart. Both were created with Training Without Boredom and have been top sellers since their release to the groundwater industry. Drill Safe, Drill Smart debuted in 2010 and Pump Safe, Pump Smart was released in 2012. Both cover good safety habits in a fun, highly watchable way. Drill Safe, Drill Smart provides insight on safety assessment, safe site selection, personal protective equipment, mobilizing for the site, rig setup, blocking and leveling, and much more. Pump Safe, Pump Smart covers figuring your load, PPE, site mobilization and setup, blocking and leveling, proper handling of the pump column and wire, pulling the pump, inspection, and more. Industry safety remains a critical issue in the groundwater industry. With the grant provided by Franklin Electric, Spanish-speaking workers in the United States and Canada as well as native Spanish-speaking employees in Latin and South America will be exposed to the message provided in the DVDs. The DVDs are expected to be available for sale this fall. They will be found for sale and purchase in the bookstore at www.NGWA.org/Bookstore.
Colorado Driller Earns NGWA Certification A well driller from Colorado became the latest to join the ranks of the National Ground Water Association’s Voluntary Certification Program. Jason McKinney, CWD, earned the certified well driller designation in July. McKinney is a field supervisor for RACS LLC in Delta, Colorado. RACS does drilling work, well abandonment, 18/ October 2013 Water Well Journal
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NGWA Event and Education Recordings Archive Helps Keep You Informed Have you ever wished you could clone yourself so you could attend simultaneous conference sessions? Or ask a speaker to hit the pause or replay button? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, check out the NGWA Event and Education Recordings Archive at https://ngwa.confex.com/ ngwa/archives.cgi. Here you can access presentations from: • The 2011 and 2012 NGWA Groundwater Expos • The 2013 NGWA Summit— The National and International Conference on Groundwater • A wide range of NGWA online brownbag sessions ranging in topics
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NGWA Adds 157 Members in July NGWA added 157 members in July. Of the total, 111 were scientists and engineers, 24 contractors, eight manufacturers, six suppliers, six students, one associate, and one public works company. A total of 520 members renewed their membership as well. To learn more about NGWA and how you too can become a member, visit www.NGWA.org. waterwelljournal.com
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New Items in NGWA Bookstore Provide Wealth of Information The online booth selection database for the 2013 NGWA® Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting, December 3-6 in Nashville, Tennessee, 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 trade show dates will be December 4-5. These days give 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. If you have questions about a booth, contact NGWA’s Vickie Wiles at vwiles@ngwa.org, or call (800) 5517379, ext. 593. You can also contact Shelby Fleck at sfleck@ngwa.org, or
Three new items are now available in the NGWA bookstore that will increase your groundwater industry knowledge. They include: • Groundbreaker by Gary May, which tells the life story of Leo Ranney, a man who applied his knowledge of geological engineering in many directions that continue to impact water and energy technology today. Ranney invented methods for making old oilfields productive again, unlocking heavy oil deposits, and ending water shortages. He invented and refined directional and horizontal drilling, methods that have been used to drill water well systems. • Too Hot To Touch, a book that provides an authoritative account of the controversies and possibilities surrounding disposal of nuclear waste in the United States, with references to the difficulties and progress of other countries around the world as well. It tells the full history from the early days after World War II up to the present time. Accounts of key players
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A Sound Investment The National Ground Water Association will be back in Nashville for the first time in 12 years with the Groundwater Expo December 3-6. hen you attend the National Ground Water Association’s Inside: Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting in Nashville, Expo Highlights page 24 Tennessee, you’ll be making a sound investment in your future and your business. There are numerous educational opportunities, chances Expo Educational Opportunities page 31 to meet old friends and new ones to partner with, and a packed exhibit Registration Form page 48 hall with tools and products that could aid your company. This is the first time the industry’s biggest event has been in Nashville NGWA Incoming President page 50 since 2001. And if you haven’t been there since, you’re in for a treat. The new Music City Center is a state-of-the-art convention center in a fun section of the city. And if you haven’t been to an Expo recently, you’ll notice changes too. The event has several new features and will include concerts by country music hitmakers Sweethearts of the Rodeo and The Bellamy Brothers. After you browse the following pages, make sure you register for the event. Use the form on page 48, call (800) 551-7379, or do so online at www.GroundwaterExpo.com.
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Expo Highlights First-Timers and New Members Meet-and-Greet Tuesday, December 3 1–2 p.m. If this is your first time at the Expo or you are new to NGWA—or simply want the insider’s scoop on this year’s event or to meet up with fellow groundwater industry professionals—attend this welcome and orientation session to discover how to make the most of both your Expo experience and your NGWA membership.
Attendee Welcome Party Tuesday, December 3 5–6:30 p.m.
(Preregistration is required. The cost on or before November 8 is $30 for NGWA members and $40 for nonmembers; thereafter, the cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers.)
NGWA Divisional Membership Meetings All of NGWA’s divisional membership meetings take place on Wednesday morning. Please check the program for room locations. Contractors Division— Wednesday, December 4, 8–9 a.m. Scientists and Engineers Division— Wednesday, December 4, 8–9 a.m. Manufacturers Division and Suppliers Division— Wednesday, December 4, 9–10 a.m.
Opening Ceremony and Awards Presentations Wednesday, December 4 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Meet up with old friends and make new ones during this annual crowdpleaser. Plus, it’s a great way to unwind after a full day of educational offerings.
Franklin Electric is the official sponsor of the Attendee Welcome Party.
Nashville Honky-Tonkin’! Tuesday, December 3 6–11 p.m. Experience the honky-tonks of Nashville like a country music star! Starting at 6 p.m. from the Music City Center, custom coaches will circulate through the downtown between the Expo hotels, stopping at various hotspots of the city, about every 20 to 30 minutes. You are free to get off at any stop to visit the surrounding establishments on your own and then hop aboard another coach when you are ready to move on to the next stop or head back to your hotel.
The opening session is taking on a new look, feel, and agenda this year! First, the groundwater industry’s best and brightest will be honored during the presentation of the 2013 NGWA awards. Next, discover inspiration from brief, but informative, H2O Talks from two guest speakers. H20—Health . . . Humanitarian . . . Opportunities. “Hydrophilanthropy: What Can You Do?” is the title of the presentation from Michael E. Campana, Ph.D., of Oregon State University. Hydrophilanthropy refers to the practice of providing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) access to those who struggle to achieve these benefits which those in the developed world often take for granted. When you realize what the term means you may think, “Not much I can do, except maybe write a check.” But there is more you can do. Campana, a 40-year NGWA member and founder and president of the Ann Campana Judge Foundation, a hydrophilanthropy he established in 2002 in memory of his younger sister, shows you what others
like you are doing to bring safe water to the world’s forgotten people. The second presentation is from Thom Hanna, RPG, of Johnson Screens and titled “Exploring the Adaptive Sports for the Disabled on the Ski Slopes and Outdoors.” Hanna, an active member of the 29-year-old Adaptive Sports Association (ASA) and a longtime NGWA member, pursues his passion to help those with disabilities enjoy skiing and other outdoor sports. Through his involvement with ASA, he is able to work with students to overcome physical and cognitive challenges in a supportive environment. Through the years ASA has grown to encompass additional activities including rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, canoeing, bicycling, and overnight camping. Last, but not least, sit back, relax, and enjoy a concert by the hit country music duo Sweethearts of the Rodeo, who will perform an exclusive concert. The group is back with its first album since 1996. The 12-track album Restless recaptures the feisty spirit of their classic hits such as “Midnight Girl/Sunset Town,” “Satisfy You,” and “Blue to the Bone”— plus offers new sounds.
A.O. Smith Water Systems is the official sponsor of the Opening Ceremony and Awards Presentations.
2013 NGWREF Darcy Lecture Farewell Presentation Wednesday, December 4 1:30–3 p.m. Gain insight from David L. Rudolph, Ph.D., PE, on how the nature of groundwater quality— and subsequently private
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EXPO HIGHLIGHTS/from page 24 and municipal well systems—has been impacted from agricultural land-use practices, at both local and regional scales, during the presentation titled “Managing Groundwater Beneath the Agricultural Landscape.” You will also learn what is being done about this particular problem through the use of beneficial management practices that are being implemented worldwide.
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Test Your Skills! Wednesday, December 4, 2–4 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. New at the 2013 Expo will be an area located on the exhibit hall floor featuring various short instructional activities with some time for hands-on mastery. Activities will be scheduled in 30minute increments and include such tasks as: • Tying the right knot for the intended purpose • Splicing wires • Proper instrument calibration • Constructing a job/task analysis.
2014 NGWREF McEllhiney Lecture Kickoff Presentation Wednesday, December 4 3:30–5 p.m.
The Exhibit Hall will be packed with the latest products from the groundwater industry’s manufacturers and suppliers on thousands of feet of exhibit space. Make sure to leave plenty of time to be in the hall during the 12 hours it is open. Exhibit Hall hours: ●
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Shakti Pumps USA LLC is the official sponsor of the exhibit hall aisle banner signage. Before you head to the hall, make sure to grab a program and have a bag for all of your take-home materials. You can get both at the on-site registration area. Baroid Industrial Drilling Products is the official sponsor of the on-site registration area.
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Whether you’re a water well contractor, groundwater scientist, an environmental engineer, or a student, discover how you can use spreadsheets— in simple form without any programming or complex mathematics—to solve a wide range of groundwater problems. In this presentation from Carlos Molano, PE, titled “Groundwater Spreadsheets: Efficient and Practical Resource for Solving Simple and Complex Flow, Pollution, and Environmental Problems,” you will learn how to apply “classic” hydrogeology concepts to “modern” hydrogeology concepts such as climate change, sustainability, and remediation.
The McEllhiney Lecture Series is underwritten by Franklin Electric
2013 NGWREF Fundraising Auction Wednesday, December 4 6–7:30 p.m. You can make a difference! Proceeds from this annual auction help to support the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation, a charitable organization focused on conducting educational, research, and other activi-
ties related to a broader public understanding of groundwater. The auction begins immediately following the close of the exhibit hall on Wednesday.
MGWCs Breakfast Thursday, December 5 7–8 a.m. The Master Groundwater Contractors Breakfast is an ideal way for MGWCs to visit with old friends as well as greet the newest entrants into the ranks of the green jackets. (This is open only to MGWCs and their spouses. Ticket required. The per person cost on or before November 8 is $35; the cost thereafter is $55.)
Delegates Meeting Thursday, December 5, 8:30–10 a.m.
Come meet this year’s board candidates. And, if you’ve been chosen as a delegate, make sure your vote gets counted. Note that you must register on-site at the Delegates Registration Desk and pick up the appropriate credentials at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Delegate registration hours are: ● Tuesday, December 3 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. ● Wednesday, December 4 12–5 p.m. ● Thursday, December 5 6:30–8:15 a.m.
A.O. Smith Water Systems is the official sponsor of the Delegates Meeting.
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EXPO HIGHLIGHTS/from page 26 Expo 2014 Kickoff Thursday, December 5, 3–4 p.m. What better time to get ready for next year’s Expo? Held in the exhibit hall, there will be entertainment from the hit country music group The Bellamy Brothers and refreshments. Since their first single—“Let Your Love Flow”— became an instant hit, The Bellamy Brothers have lined their walls with platinum and gold hits like “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” “Do You Love as Good As You Look,” and “Redneck Girl.” Plus there is a chance to win an allexpense-paid trip to the 2014 Expo taking place December 9-12 in Las Vegas! (Good toward airfare, hotel, and Expo registration fee for one person. Value capped at $1000.)
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tour: Center Hill Dam Safety Rehabilitation Project Friday, December 6 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
a major rehabilitation of the foundation, which includes pumping grout into the foundation, as well as a modern concrete barrier wall. The current construction effort will install a barrier wall through the earthen embankment of the main dam and anchor into competent rock. (Participation is limited to 40; registrations will be processed on a first come, first served basis. The cost is $65. As this is a federal project, you must preregister by November 8. U.S. citizens will be required to provide full names and SSN or driver’s license number. Foreign nationals will be required to provide full names and complete passport information.)
Groundwater TV Live! The Center Hill project was designed and built in the 1940s providing flooddamage reduction, hydropower, and water quality. Since construction, foundation seepage problems have cost millions of dollars. The Nashville District obtained approval in late 2006 to begin
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Stop by the Groundwater TV stage— located adjacent to the Expo Welcome Center—to watch the taping of live interviews with various groundwater industry personnel. The interviews will take place at the bottom of every hour during the course of Expo
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Open throughout Expo and conveniently located adjacent to the Expo Welcome Center, the New Products Showcase allows you to get a sneak peek at the latest in products, services, and technology from select exhibitors. Mudpuppy International is the official sponsor of the New Products Showcase.
It goes without saying that you’ve got to check out the famous honky-tonk and nightclub scene, which is in walking distance of Nashville’s new Music City Center, home to the 2013 NGWA® Groundwater Expo. Such honky-tonks to put on your list include:
Exhibit Hall Field Trips Do you want to know more about a groundwater industry segment, but are hesitant to ask? Do you have some familiarity with a particular topic, but little direct experience? Fill in this knowledge gap with this new feature. NGWA is organizing a limited number of exhibit hall “field trips” for those who want to learn more about three categories: • Grouting and drilling fluids • Instruments and sensors • Water treatment. Groups will be limited to eight people per trip and should take about an hour for the background presentation and visit to participating product exhibitors. Excursions will be scheduled during exhibit hall hours. (There is no cost to participate, but you must indicate your interest by November 8. If there is sufficient interest, NGWA will notify you after November 11 of the day, time, and meeting place. Field trips cannot be organized on-site.)
NGWA Bookstore The NGWA Bookstore is where you can get the latest books, DVDs, and information products from the groundwater industry. The bookstore will be open during all show hours and is located in the lobby of the convention center.
Complimentary Shuttle Transportation For your added convenience, complimentary shuttle service between the conference hotels and the convention center will be available during the Expo hours. Jet-Lube is the official sponsor of the Groundwater Expo shuttle service. Twitter @WaterWellJournl
• Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge—Considered the “quintessential Nashville honky-tonk,” this was a favorite watering hole of Grand Ole Opry stars during its classic years at the Ryman Auditorium (which is located a few footsteps from Tootsie’s backdoor). • The Stage—Located near Tootsie’s, The Stage is one of Honky-Tonk Row’s largest venues with two floors of seating. The atmosphere is similar to that of a true Texas dancehall and includes painted wall murals of legends like Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash. • Legend’s Corner—Hundreds of classic country album covers and memorabilia adorn the walls, including five original 78 rpm Elvis Presley Sun Records and a 12-string autographed guitar once owned by Johnny Cash. Real life legends are known to stop in from time to time. The Grand Ole Opry, a weekly country music stage concert, will be at the historic Ryman Auditorium during the week of the Expo. Singer/songwriter Martina McBride brings her Joy of Christmas Tour for one night on December 4. McBride and her 12-piece band bring their love of the holidays to the “Mother Church of Country Music.” Also at the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville in Harmony will present “TENsational: Sugar Plums” on December 5. Holiday hits from the last nine years will be performed and they will be joined by featured guest vocalist and star of the ABC drama Nashville, J. Karen Thomas, as well as internationally renowned instrumentalists and special guests Julie Adams (cello) and Richard Smith (guitar). The Schermerhorn Symphony Center, home to the renowned, Grammy award-winning Nashville Symphony, will host the Irish Tenors Christmas Show on December 5.
Joined by the Nashville Symphony, the Irish Tenors will perform traditional carols, classic Irish ballads, and religious hymns at this holiday concert. The Schermerhorn Symphony Center anchors the downtown end of the designated Music Mile. The Music Mile is a symbolic stretch of roadway connecting the $123 million Symphony Center with the music district of Music Row, the vibrant new entertainment venues on Demonbreun Street, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Music City Walk of Fame, and the Bridgestone Arena. Bridgestone Arena is home to Nashville’s NHL hockey team, the Nashville Predators, who play the Vancouver Canucks on December 3 and the Carolina Hurricanes on December 5. Nashville’s restaurant scene continues to grow, providing ample opportunities to have a unique taste of the city when dining out. Rolf and Daughters was named the third best new restaurant in America in 2013 by Bon Appétit magazine. Eight Nashville restaurants—Catbird Seat, City House, Husk, Lockeland Table, Mas Tacos Por Favor, The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden, Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack, and Rolf and Daughters—made Southern Living’s list of “100 Places to Eat Now.” —By Mike Price Mike Price is the senior 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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he 2013 NGWA® Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting will offer a diverse collection of educational offerings. They will include workshops, panel presentations, technical sessions, discussion groups, and more. All are designed to make you better at what you do for a living. All Expo registrants are welcomed—and encouraged—to attend these professional development opportunities. Please note each offering listed includes the room number and the number of continuing education points (CEPs) recognized for the NGWA Voluntary Certification Program. Also note that while NGWA seeks recognition of these offerings for states’ various continuing education credit requirements, each state is free to determine to what degree and how much credit it will award. Education sessions may be added and are subject to change, so please check your onsite program in Nashville.
Business Management Contracts Can Make or Break a Project: ConsensusDocs Can Help Tuesday, December 3, 9:15–10:15 a.m. 202 A, 1 CEP By using the proper contractual foundation you can minimize risks and resolve disputes more efficiently, saving you time and money with better project results. This workshop will provide a demonstration of the new ConsensusDocs collaboration platform and teach you how to modify ConsensusDocs contracts to work well within the water industry. ConsensusDocs are the only standard contracts written and endorsed by 38 leading design and construction industry associations, including NGWA. Presenter—Carrie Ciliberto, Esq., ConsensusDocs
Driver Qualifications and Fitness—Complying with the FMCSA, CSA Program Thursday, December 5, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. 208 A/B, 2 CEPs CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) is a program introduced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to reduce motor vehicle accidents. It has had significant impacts on those who employ commercial vehicle drivers. Driver qualification and fitness is an extensive component with the agency’s seven program BASICs. This workshop will address employer and driver responsibilities
from pre-employment check, driver qualification files, new medical requirements, diet, and fatigue prevention to checking the FMCSA database and drivers’ motor vehicle records. Presenter—Gary LaBrake, On the Road
How Mobile Are You: BYOD? Thursday, December 5, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 202 A, 1 CEP More and more service providers are using mobile devices in the field with dedicated apps for diagnostics, invoicing, scheduling, and accepting payments. Such convenience and accessibility raises questions on what mobile devices are best suited to which circumstances—and what level of security is needed. This workshop will address the various types of mobile devices available, how to match them with the most efficient application for your specific need, and what security measures should be considered. Presenter:—Mark Kibble, NGWA
How Using NGWA Business Tools Can Increase Your Profits Tuesday, December 3, 2:45–3:45 p.m. 205 A/B, 1 CEP Whether you are new to the groundwater industry or are conducting a fiscal physical of your company, NGWA business tools can help you generate revenue and keep more of that revenue as profit. This workshop will show you how to use NGWA cost calculators and the NGWA Pump Sizer. Cost calculators are designed to capture all expense areas and to offer each business owner and manager the flexibility to customize the tool for a specific company. Presenter—Jessica Rhoads, NGWA
NGWA, the Civil War, and the 99th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Tuesday, December 3, 8–9 a.m. 207 NGWA CEO Kevin McCray, CAE, will share the story behind his award-
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EXPO OPPORTUNITIES/from page 31 winning non-fiction book, A Shouting of Orders, A History of the 99th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. McCray will provide a summary of the regiment’s experiences during America’s Civil War—which included battles and encampments in the areas surrounding Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Chattanooga. Learn some local Tennessee history and American history during the 150th anniversary of perhaps the most pivotal year of the Civil War. A limited number of copies of the book will be available for signing and purchase. McCray will donate $10 of each book sold to the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation. Presenter—Kevin B. McCray, CAE, NGWA
NGWA Director Candidates School Thursday, December 5, 1–2:30 p.m. 201 A/B, 1.5 CEPs Ever wonder about the folks you see at the Expo who have the gold ladder pins on their lapel or name badge? The gold ladder pin signifies they are graduates of NGWA’s Director Candidates School, a school for members considering making themselves available as future candidates for NGWA volunteer director positions. During this workshop, you will receive valuable insight into what it means to serve among the distinguished ranks of the Association’s 42 volunteer director leaders. If words such as credible, dependable, knowledgeable, experienced, committed, responsible, and networker apply to you, then be sure to attend this offering so you too can earn and wear the gold ladder pin. In addition, you will receive a participation certificate, as well as the opportunity to win special leadership materials. Presenter—Kevin B. McCray, CAE, NGWA
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your business—water issues, business issues, and energy issues. NGWA tracks all of these and makes sure groundwater professionals have an opportunity for input. Take this chance to interact and discuss the timely topics of the day. Presenter—Christine Reimer, NGWA
OSHA and Us, Are We There Yet? Thursday, December 5, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. 201 A/B, 2 CEPs This presentation will highlight required construction and general industry OSHA standards relating to the drilling industry. Employers and employees in our industry have little exposure to the long lists of fundamental requirements that affect our daily welfare and business. Emphasis will be placed on the general requirements employers are to provide their employees on the job and in the workplace, from personal protective equipment to forklift operations to first aid. Presenter—Denis Crayon, Experience Safety Institute
OSHA’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals Tuesday, December 3, 10:30–11:30 a.m. 207 A/B, 1 CEP This presentation highlights required training for implementation of the OSHA Hazard Communication (Haz Com) right-to-know globally harmonized system of classification and labeling of chemicals. Employers are required to train all employees on a number of specific changes to the revised standard by December 1, 2013. Presenter—Denis Crayon, Experience Safety Institute
Ownership Succession Planning Tuesday, December 3, 9:15–10:15 a.m. 207 C/D, 1 CEP One of the most critical challenges facing closely held companies is the need to create a successful ownership succession plan. In this session, participants will learn about the critical impor-
Hydrogeologic Logging and Lab Thursday, December 5, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Discover how to get better project outcomes by using the Hydrogeologic Classification System for Water-Well Boreholes to improve the logs you write. Groundwater professionals from the different industry sectors—drilling contractors, hydrogeologists, engineers—are all tasked with describing sample cuttings from boreholes drilled for water wells. The problem is that all have different backgrounds and have received various training in how to do so and that logs, which become part of the permanent hydrogeologic record, are poor or inconsistent. In this session, you will use the HCSWB to log a suite of drill cuttings, and select filter pack and slot size for a municipal water-supply well. HCSWB provides a concise menudriven format that assures basic information is recorded, yet allows enough flexibility for describing unique hydrogeologic features. HCSWB also helps in documenting unconsolidated sediments so the relative hydraulic conductivities can be accessed based on grain size and location of significant water-producing zones that are observed during drilling. (Please note that space for this workshop is limited to 44 people; preregistration and payment of a $20 lab fee are required.) Presenter—Thomas Hanna, RPG, Johnson Screens tance of ownership succession planning for their family, employees, and their legacy. There will be a discussion of the four ownership succession planning strategies, when each strategy is appropriate, and how to select the most effective and efficient strategy. This workshop will walk you through the steps to determining an appropriate succession plan for your circumstances. Presenter—Kelly Finnell, JD, CLU, AIF®, Executive Financial Services Inc.
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Whether you are taking exams to join the ranks of those already certified by NGWA or for state licensure purposes, this workshop will review the eligibility for the program in addition to annual renewal requirements and the skill areas the exams address. You will also learn what information you should have available when making a test center appointment and what to expect during the exam. Presenters—Jessica Rhoads and Kathy Butcher, CMP, NGWA
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relations burdens on water well contractors, pump installers, and industry suppliers. This workshop shares a case study on how a state association garnered grassroots support to successfully stop a mandate to convert all wells to community water supply and ban the construction of new wells. You will learn how it mobilized its members and public support to promote the economic benefit of individual water supply wells. Presenter—Phillip Bednarek, Michigan Ground Water Association Board of Directors
Transporting Hazardous Materials Tuesday, December 3, 10:30–11:30 a.m. 209 A, 1 CEP Many working in the groundwater industry are also transporters of hazardous materials on a daily or weekly basis and all too many don’t even realize it. This workshop addresses who is subject to the regulations regarding transporting hazardous materials and the necessary actions to be compliant. Topics will include use of the DOT table of hazardous materials, shipping papers and use of the 2012 DOT emergency response guidebook, mandatory transportation security plans, and haz-mat spill prevention. Presenter—Gary LaBrake, On the Road
Treat Your Business Like an Investment and Retire on Your Terms Tuesday, December 3, 12:15–1:15 p.m. 208 A/B, 1 CEP In the rush of day-to-day work and decisions, business owners sometimes forget that their business is an investment—and something they need to watch, nurture, and care for just as they would a valuable antique vase or painting. Typically, 60% to 80% of a business owner’s wealth is tied up in the value of the business. Learn how a company is valued, using terms that business owners can understand, the ways you can increase the value of your business and how an outside buyer will view your company, and existing exit strategies. Presenter—Tim McDaniel, Rea & Associates
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers— What We Do/Who We Are Tuesday, December 3, 2:45–3:45 p.m. 207 C/D, 1 CEP Join us for a discussion on the types of work done by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers relating to groundwater, drilling, and other subsurface exploration. Find out who makes up the Army Corps of Engineers as we discuss the different types of staff and skill sets that are required on the array of projects the Corps is responsible for performing. Presenter—Ethan Weikel, PG, Geology & Investigations Section, USACE Baltimore District
EXPO OPPORTUNITIES/from page 34 Proper Cargo Securement for the Groundwater Industry Tuesday, December 3, 4–5 p.m. 207 A/B, 1 CEP Improperly secured items on the back of a truck can result in personal injury or death, property damage, lower CSA scores, and fines. You will learn how to be in compliance with federal cargo securement regulations, including proper preparation for transport and inspection techniques. Presenter—Roger E. Renner, MGWC, E.H. Renner & Sons Inc.
Understanding Health Care Reform: What Employers Need to Know Tuesday, December 3, 1:30–2:30 p.m. 207 A/B, 1 CEP The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 will be fully implemented on January 1, 2014. How will this complex legislation affect your business and the way in which you offer health care for your employees? This workshop will present an introduction to the development of the new laws, information on key issues affecting employers, requirements and regulations employers must follow, and the not-toodistant future of your participation in patient centered medical homes and accountable care organizations. Presenter—John Friend, The Fedeli Group
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Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance Tuesday, December 3, 2:45–3:45 p.m. 209 A, 1 CEP 49 CFR 396.7 specifically forbids the operation of motor vehicles that are defective and not in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier regulations. This workshop will cover how to properly handle roadside inspections and daily inspection requirements (as part of the mandatory vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements found in CSA vehicle maintenance BASICs). Drivers’ requirements for mandatory inspections, annual inspector certifications, brake inspector certification, and maintenance record keeping requirements will be addressed. Presenter—Gary LaBrake, On the Road
“You Had Me At Hello!”— Grow Your Business Through Networking Thursday, December 5, 1–2:30 p.m. 202 C, 1.5 CEPs Your business thrives on referrals and networking opportunities, yet many people lose business opportunities simply because they are not prepared to answer the questions, “What do you do?” and “How are you different?” in a memorable and succinct way. In this session, you will learn how to leverage networking opportunities and turn them into sales opportunities whether you’re canvassing for business, exhibiting at home shows, or speaking to friends or
acquaintances. To grow your business, you need to know how to quickly gain attention, develop a rapport, and demonstrate what sets you apart. Presenter—Julie Hansen, Acting for Sales LLC
Geothermal Operations Geothermal Vaults Tuesday, December 3, 4–5 p.m. 202 A, 1 CEP Geothermal vaults are a growing trend in many commercial geothermal installations across the United States. Traditionally, geothermal control rooms would be a part of the building’s architecture, but many designers and retrofitters are deciding to bury a geothermal control room inside a plastic vault to save valuable square footage inside the building. Presenter—Sukhi Dhillon, KWH Pipe
NGWA’s Hydrogeologic Guidelines for Large-Scale Geothermal Heat Pump Installations Tuesday, December 3, 2:45–3:45 p.m. 207 A/B, 1 CEP NGWA has a strong interest in the growing adaptation of geothermal heat pump systems, wanting these systems to work well, while protecting the groundwater resource from contamination. Association volunteers developed simple, yet responsible guidelines for conducting an appropriate hydrogeologic investigation of a site being considered for a large-scale (commercial) geothermal heat pump installation. The guidelines’ purpose is to provide guidance on how to determine the hydrogeologic properties of a proposed site and how the HVAC system designer can use that hydrogeologic information in the design, and how the design can then be more useful in developing the specifications of the project, ultimately resulting in optimal system performance and groundwater protection. This is of special interest to the NGWA Geothermal Energy Interest Group. Presenter—Kevin B. McCray, CAE, NGWA
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Industry Best Suggested Practices Work Sessions You can help yourself and your business by helping develop industry best suggested practices—documents intended to instill the highest level of public confidence in groundwater and well systems. Share your insights, experience, and expertise at three different work sessions at the Expo.
Groundwater Sampling and Testing Wednesday, December 4, 9–10 am.
Water Well Development Tuesday, December 3, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
This workshop will cover groundwater hydrology fundamentals and is designed for groundwater specialists, environmental professionals, and drill operators. Learn how to streamline aquifer tests, reduce field time, and deliver accurate data. Learn definitions and applications of hydrologic parameters; reasons for aquifer pumping and slug tests; basic groundwater equations; the design and operation of aquifer testing procedures; and how data from aquifer tests is used to calculate key hydrologic parameters. Presenter—Bill Mann, In-Situ Inc.
Why the need for this BSP? When analyzing water quality, many variables must be considered and used to make sure the water being tested is representative of the aquifer. Methods differ depending on the water quality to be tested (chemical, microbial) and type of test to be administered (field, laboratory, specific constituent), among other factors.
Proper development is an essential step in water well construction and contributes to optimal well performance. There are many different development methods, depending on the well’s design and intended use. You will discuss, dissect, and critique a prepared “straw man” document to get the conversation started, with the intent to restructure the document and reshape it into a consensus best practice.
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You may also elect to participate on these BSPs beyond the Expo work sessions via conference call and online collaboration. All BSP work sessions are worth 1 CEP each.
Tuesday, December 3, 1:30–5:00 p.m. 208 A/B, 3 CEPs This workshop will explain cone penetrometer testing; Geoprobe soil and groundwater samplers; laser-induced fluorescence including ROST (Rapid Optical Screening Tool); and the membrane interface probe equipment, operations, measurements, sampling, calibration, and interpretation of data. Examples from investigations and remedial design using direct push technology will be used to demonstrate the applicability of these methods. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own DPT data they have questions about and to discuss
Our industry needs further knowledge of safe practices when dealing with any dangerous materials. Exposure is often concentrated through the water treatment process. them with the instructors and workshop attendees. Presenters—Bruce Manchon, PG, Janeil Environmental Solutions, and John Sciacca, Nevada Water Science Center
How to Properly Use Water Quality Instrumentation to Characterize Groundwater Accessed by Direct Push Technologies Tuesday, December 3, 1:30–2:30 p.m. 202 A, 1 CEP
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Water quality instruments can provide useful information about the chemical and physical characteristics of groundwater. Misuse of equipment or lack of quality checks can skew data, which can result in misinformation to the customer or regulatory agency. This workshop will demonstrate how to properly maintain and use a flow cell, how to use and field calibrate water quality instruments to ensure accurate
readings, how to properly operate a pump to ensure the collection of formation water, and how to properly decontaminate the equipment. Presenter—Laura St. Pierre, YSI Inc.
How to Select a Pressure Transducer for Your Groundwater or Surface Water Monitoring Application Tuesday, December 3, 9:15–10:15 a.m. 207 A/B, 1 CEP Participants will learn how open wells, surface water, confined aquifers, and unconfined aquifers respond to barometric pressure effects. Barometric effects can change from location to location as a result of topography and micro-meteorological changes. And these effects can change how water level data is measured. This workshop will cover differences between absolute (non-vented) and gauged (vented) pressure transducers and measurements. You
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Innovative Techniques for Conducting a Low-Flow Groundwater Sampling Event Tuesday, December 3, 10:30–11:30 a.m. 202 A, 1 CEP Low-flow groundwater sampling is an accepted method of collecting groundwater samples by following a strict set of guidelines that ensure consistent sample representation and quality. You will learn the basics of low-flow groundwater sampling, and how it can assure better sample representation and quality while complying with regulatory requirements. Attendees will receive an overview on regulatory guidelines, typical stabilization criteria, and calculations. Attendees will learn about sampling pumps and equipment Presenter—John Murray, In-Situ Inc.
Groundwater Supply Air Rotary Drilling Tuesday, December 3, 12:15–1:15 p.m. 201 A/B, 1 CEP This workshop will describe the general operation of air rotary drilling and proper selection of equipment needed to safely construct a water supply well using this method. Proper setup and teardown procedures will also be discussed. Those new to the industry and those in need of a refresher can benefit from this presentation. Presenter—Richard Thron, MGWC, Mantyla Well Co.
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year. In this workshop, you will learn the intended outcome of each of the 11 sections to produce a properly constructed water supply well. Topics include, but are not limited to, well siting, plumbness and alignment, casing and screens, well development, and grouting, and will be presented by various task group members. Presenter—Jessica Rhoads, NGWA
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Tuesday, December 3, 12:15–1:15 p.m. 205 A/B, 1 CEP What is your well rehabilitation IQ? How well versed are you with using chemical and mechanical methods to invigorate the performance of an existing well? You will learn how to properly diagnose problems and select the appropriate chemical. This workshop will address the economic benefits of well rehabilitation in addition to chlorine use in water wells. Presenter—Kevin McGinnis, Cotey Chemical Corp.
Borehole Cameras as a Well Rehabilitation Tool Tuesday, December 3, 8–9 a.m. 201 A/B, 1 CEP This workshop will focus on treating iron bacteria in water wells, and using borehole camera systems to support that treatment. The class will look at treatment methodology, and in particular, using downhole video to access the severity of the problem (and to confirm success after treatment), calculate the dosage of product to be used, and determine best treatment options. Presenter—Steve Strong, Laval Underground Surveys 38/ October 2013 Water Well Journal
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Components and Benefits of Properly Constructed Wells Tuesday, December 3, 9:15–10:15 a.m. 201 A/B, 1 CEP Wells will be the primary source of drinking water in developing countries, especially in rural areas. This workshop will describe the importance of proper well construction and maintenance for long-term health and safety of users. Attendees who specify, regulate, or construct wells will be provided new information and tools for performing their work. You will learn about proper well construction and maintenance, drilling methods and products, annular sealing, and the potential commingling of water. Presenter—Steve Schneider, MGWC, Schneider Water Services
Drilling and Production Thread Compounds: Selection and Performance Tuesday, December 3, 9:15–10:15 a.m. 205 A/B, 1 CEP
longer needs to be able to fit all. What compositions are best suited for various geologic regions and are more likely to prevent collapse? This panel will address the new options available and how they can best be matched with specific conditions. Presenters—Reinhard A. Klaus, Sigmund Lindner GmbH; Andre Fiedler, Premier Silica; Michael Schnieders, PG, PH-GW, Water Systems Engineering Inc.; Gary M. Gin, RG, Water Services Department, City of Phoenix
Functions and Properties of Drilling Fluids Tuesday, December 3, 2:45–3:45 p.m. 201 A/B, 1 CEP Drilling fluids traditionally have 10 functions and several properties that describe the ability of the fluids to perform. Understanding these functions and associated properties allow us to efficiently and economically drill a wellbore. The ultimate success of your well is a direct result of how well you
Learn about the importance of using thread compounds, the different types of greases that are used in the manufacturing of thread compounds, and how the different performance properties of the grease used helps in the selection of the proper thread compounds according to the demands required. Also learn the background of thread compounds and applicable product and regulatory changes that have occurred, including what products are covered in the Reduced Lead in Drinking Water Act effective January 2014 and NSF/ANSI 61 Standard. Presenters—Mike Melancon and Joe Large, Water Well/HDD and Mining, Jet-Lube Inc.
Discussion Groups Meet with your peers and share experiences on the following topics in an informal setting. Check the onsite program for exact dates and times. • How our company is addressing the Affordable Care Act • I’m new in the industry—What can I do to establish myself? • My greatest challenge as a groundwater industry professional or what I wish they’d taught me before I went “in the field” • My most memorable service call • Succession planning: The employee perspective. pay attention to the drilling phase of the installation. Drilling fluids are essential to the good practices success formula. Presenter—Jeff Blinn, Baroid Industrial Drilling Products
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Engineering a Better Gravel Pack Wednesday, December 4, 8:30–10 a.m. 201 A/B, 1.5 CEPs Regional geologic formations should determine the type of gravel pack used for a specific well. Gravel pack is the next frontier in achieving smarter well design. The use of varying materials in gravel packs has provided new options in the last two years—one size no Twitter @WaterWellJournl
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EXPO OPPORTUNITIES/from page 39 Geophysical Well Logging for Water Wells (Tools for Downhole Diagnostics) Tuesday, December 3, 4–5 p.m. 201 A/B, 1 CEP This workshop will present the basic concepts of geophysical well logging for groundwater applications. The major tools will be described with their basic principles of operation and methods of interpretation. Case histories will be presented that illustrate the use of well logging to identity stratigraphic units, find major production zones, diagnose well construction problems, identify zones of poor water quality, and other water well applications. Attendees will learn what types of problems can be solved by geophysical well logging, what tools are available, and what to expect from a good well logger. Presenter—John Jansen, Ph.D., PG, Cardno ENTRIX
Groundwater Occurrence and Aquifer Types Tuesday, December 3, 1:30–2:30 p.m. 201 A/B, 1 CEP Presenter—Robert Sterrett, Itasca Denver Inc.
Groundwater Well Systems as an Integral Part of Surface Water Planning Tuesday, December 3, 10:30–11:30 a.m. 201 A/B, 1 CEP Nearly all surface water features interact with groundwater. Groundwater systems are subject to many of the same challenges of treatment and water quality as surface water systems, and should be integrated into surface water planning programs. Groundwater wells are subject to changes as a result of completion materials, maintenance, operation, and stressors on source aquifers. Illustrative case studies of surface water/groundwater interactions and common problems as determined by the site and situation of the well will be presented. Presenter—Kathleen M. Wiseman, Water Systems Engineering Inc.
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Harmonics—Clean Power at the End of the Line Tuesday, December 3, 2:45–3:45 p.m. 202 A, 1 CEP How familiar are you with harmonics? This workshop will look at what harmonics really are, why you should be concerned with them, and how to recognize and resolve harmonics issues before they are problematic. Harmonic resolution using VFDs and common industrial devices such as line reactors, chokes, and readily available industrial grade VFDs, dimensional requirements, and thermal concerns will be covered. Presenter—Larry R. Stanley, ABB Inc.
High Capacity Well Design Wednesday, December 4, 8:30–10 a.m. 202 A, 1.5 CEPs In an effort to maximize return on investment, new industrial and public supply wells must be designed to maximize both production and water quality. Thus, well designs must be based on site-specific hydrologic conditions, use state-of-the-science technologies and materials, and the wells must be completed to ensure efficiency and longevity. This presentation provides basic design concepts and compares and contrasts well materials including steel types, screen types, and filter pack materials. The presentation also reviews basic aquifer properties and provides information on borehole drilling, geophysical logging, depth-specific sampling, hydraulic testing, and casing and annular materials installation. Presenter—Donald Hanson, Clear Creek Associate
Hydrogeology 101 Tuesday, December 3, 12:15–1:15 p.m. 207 A/B, 1 CEP You will obtain a better understanding of the implementation and result of proper well design and construction during this workshop, which provides an introduction or refresher on hydrogeology and the hydrologic cycle. The session will also cover various types of aquifers and groundwater quality.
Water Systems Primer and Refresher Friday, December 6, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Presented by NGWA in collaboration with the Water Systems Council, this all-day session is designed for those new to the groundwater industry, as well as seasoned water systems professionals. You will develop and improve your troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. This is especially recommended for those preparing to take NGWA certification or state licensure water systems exams, and for experienced pump installers and contractors seeking the most current information and application of recent technologies. Topics include: • Water systems and components overview • Proper selection and sizing of materials and components • Variable frequency drives (variable flow for constant pressure). You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop (full-day attendance required). Representatives from various water systems companies that are members of the Water Systems Council and NGWA will instruct the class. (Please note that this workshop is taking place at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel—the Expo headquarters hotel—and is limited to 65 participants; preregistration and payment of a $20 fee are required.) Presenter—W. Richard Laton, Ph.D., PG, CPG, California State UniversityFullerton
Innovative Drilling Fluid Concepts for Vertical Drilling Applications Thursday, December 5, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. 209 A, 2 CEPs This workshop will address the basic functions of a drilling fluid, the characteristics of a drilling fluid, as well as how a drilling fluid is the ultimate tool
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EXPO OPPORTUNITIES/from page 40 for maintaining an open hole and controlling downhole conditions. It also addresses how a bentonite drilling fluid functions and reacts differently than does a synthetic polymer or biodegradable polymer drilling fluids. The use of polymers and additives for matching drilling fluids to various soil conditions, determining proper pumping rates of drilling fluids, and dealing with loss circulation issues will also be covered along with information on drill spoils solidification. Presenter—George M. Dugan, CETCO Drilling Products
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Like other drilling methods, mud rotary well construction is better suited to some geologic formations and projects than others. This workshop will address the advantages and disadvantages of the method, including proper selection of support equipment. Proper setup and teardown procedures will also be covered. Those new to the industry and those in need of a refresher can benefit from this presentation. Presenter—Roger E. Renner, MGWC, E.H. Renner & Sons Inc.
Over the years, we have believed that a multitude of problems can be cured with chlorine. Some of these problems include odors, coliform, E. coli, iron bacteria, and even some corrosion issues. When experiencing multiple failures, we simply use more and more chlorine. If we continue to fail, we often drill new wells without understanding why the failures occurred. Topics to be covered will be the disadvantages of “more” chlorine and the dangers of its usage; pH of well water and its effect on success; placement of chlorine in wells; the issue of physical well problems; and local lab tests to better understand your problems. Presenter—David T. Hanson, Design Water Technologies
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Tuesday, December 3, 10:30–11:30 a.m. 205 A/B, 1 CEP
Properly Conducting a Pump Test Wednesday, December 4, 8:30–10 a.m. 205 A/B, 1.5 CEPs Water well contractors are asked to do three types of pump test: pump capacity, well capacity, and aquifer characteristics. Each test requires an understanding of what different data is gathered and how the data is used to determine the answer of pump or well capacity or aquifer characteristics. Different equipment required will be described and proper use of that equipment will be covered. Lastly, data will be used to determine aquifer characteristics and calculate well efficiency. Presenter—David L. Kill, ITT
Effluent Pumps for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Tuesday, December 3, 10:30–11:30 a.m. 208 A/B, 1 CEP This Sump and Sewage Pump Manufactures’ Association program helps you select the right pump for the job. It covers pump selection and sizing, pump tank sizing, and drain field dosing. It features enhanced flow and low pressure pipe distribution sizing. Presenter—Greg Hogan, Goulds Water Technology
Reducing Well Life Cycle Pumping Cost with Intelligent Variable Frequency Drives Tuesday, December 3, 9:15–10:15 a.m. 208 A/B, 1 CEP This workshop will concentrate on suggestions for equipment selection and operational method suggestions to reduce the life cycle cost of pumping water from a well. It will discuss making use of practical methods and standard market products to reduce operational and repair cost directly related to pumping water from a well, while concentrating on the use of electrical power and technologies associated with the use and application of variable frequency drives. Presenter—John Edwards, Motor Controls Inc.
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EXPO OPPORTUNITIES/from page 42 Hydraulic Fracturing and Flexible Drop Pipe: How Lay Flat Hoses are Changing the Way Water is Supplied to the Fracking Industry Tuesday, December 3, 8–9 a.m. 202, 1 CEP Groundwater is an important source for the fracking industry. As demands increase so does the need to install wells quickly and efficiently. Presenter—Tanner Tryon, Hose Solutions
Solar Powered Pump Sizing and Applications Tuesday, December 3, 8–9 a.m. 205 A/B, 1 CEP Solar powered pumps have grown to encompass many applications outside of watering livestock. These applications include irrigation, remote water filtration, residential and commercial water supply. Solar pumps today have the capability to pump as much as 1400 gpm and lift water from as deep as 2000 feet. Learn how to size solar pumps and solar panel arrays that power these units by using curves as well as the latest computer software. Presenter—Eric Macias, American West Windmill & Solar Co., Gicon Pumps & Equipment
Specifying Water Pumps, Motors, and Pump Panel Controls for Optimal Performance and Lowest Cost Tuesday, December 3, 4–5 p.m. 205 A/B, 1 CEP Over-specification or conflicting specifications can often increase the cost of a vertical turbine pump system. The complex mechanical and electrical interaction between pump system components can lead to premature failure or expensive retrofitting of the pump and motor. This workshop takes a holistic approach to groundwater pump design and presents practical guidelines for
dealing with mechanical system vibration, motor specification, pump panel control options, and mitigating the effects of variable speed motor drives on motor longevity. Presenters—Timothy Albers, Nidec Motor Corp., and Albert Bruce Ticknor, National Pump Co.
State Groundwater Management and Policy: A Two-State Scientific Perspective Thursday, December 5, 10–11 a.m. 202 A, 1.5 CEPs For many years, a number of southeastern states have been moving from water policy based on English common law riparian doctrine to various forms of regulated water management and policy. Comprehensive hydrogeologic assessments for groundwater management are providing needed knowledge of these complex subsurface systems and the impacts of water supply development on groundwater sources. This panel provides a discussion of groundwater management from the scientific perspective and explores issues and challenges facing two southeastern states in the process of groundwater policy development. Presenters—Marlon Cook, Geological Survey of Alabama, and Woody Hicks, Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center
Submersible and Jet Pump Troubleshooting Tuesday, December 3, 12:15–1:15 p.m. 207 C/D, 1 CEP Being able to restore a consumer’s water supply quickly often comes down to the water system professional’s troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. This workshop will provide you with valuable tips to improve your troubleshooting expertise and improve customer service and satisfaction. Presenter—Chris Preston, Xylem Inc.
VFD Troubleshooting Tuesday, December 3, 1:30–2:30 p.m. 207 C/D, 1 CEP How familiar are you with VFDs? This workshop will provide you with the knowledge to safely and properly troubleshoot a VFD system, VFD fundamentals, and VFD troubleshooting. Presenter—Kyle Schoenheit, Goulds Water Technology
Technical Sessions Groundwater Availability in Karst Aquifers of the Southeastern United States Wednesday, December 4, 8:30–10 a.m. 202 C, 1.5 CEP Karst aquifers are a major source of potable water supply and the understanding of the aquifers, their management and protection, pose unique challenges. The challenges result from the multi-porosity of the aquifers and their vulnerability to contamination due to rapid infiltration rates and short travel times. The U.S. Geological Survey through the Cooperative Water and Groundwater Resources programs is involved in studies to address groundwater availability. This session will cover studies in the karst aquifers in the southeastern region of the country, followed by a discussion period. Moderator—Eve L. Kuniansky, U.S. Geological Survey
Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas Development Thursday, December 5, 2–3 p.m. 202 A, 1 CEP Hydraulic fracturing has captured headlines in areas where it is being used for unconventional oil and gas resources and presents challenges for protection and management of groundwater resources. This session addresses aspects related to groundwater and hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas development, including best practices for well construction, regulatory and procedural safeguards to prevent groundwater con-
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EXPO OPPORTUNITIES/from page 44 tamination, migration and abatement of stray gases such as methane, water use, treatment and disposal systems, and monitoring strategies. Presenters—Laura St. Pierre, YSI Inc.; Carrie Blankenship, PG, Draper Aden Associates; Randy Curtis, RPG, Gresham, Smith and Partners
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state and local policies and regulations, guidelines for on-site wastewater systems, drought planning and communication, and approaches in developing countries. Moderators: William M. Alley, Ph.D., NGWA, and Cliff Treyens, NGWA
Scientific Research and Technical Assistance to Private Well Owners, Part 2 Thursday, December 5, 1–4 p.m. 205 A/B, 3 CEPs
Thursday, December 5, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. 205 A/B, 2 CEPs This session brings together groundwater and health professionals and policymakers to discuss the latest scientific research and how it can be translated to technical assistance to private well owners. Presentations address baseline water quality, well construction, well maintenance, water testing and treatment, source area protection, problematic contaminants, training and technical assistance programs, use of social media,
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source area protection, problematic contaminants, training and technical assistance programs, use of social media, state and local policies and regulations, guidelines for on-site wastewater systems, drought planning and communication, and approaches in developing countries. Moderators—William M. Alley, Ph.D., NGWA, and Cliff Treyens, NGWA
Strategies for Addressing Groundwater Contamination Thursday, December 5, 1–2 p.m. 202 A, 1 CEP This session shares examples of successful implementation of higher resolution sampling methods and flux-based perspectives for deep groundwater investigations. The key to the approach is integration of new soil, rock, and groundwater sampling methods with classical geological interpretations based on geophysics and hydrostratigraphy tools. Moderators—Joseph Quinnan, PE, PG, Arcadis G & M of Michigan LLC, and Daniel J. St. Germain, PG, Arcadis U.S.
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Giving Back Incoming NGWA President Griffin Crosby Jr. is passionate about the groundwater industry. By Jennifer Strawn ike many in the groundwater industry, Griffin Crosby Jr., CWD/PI, grew up in the family business. His father, Griffin Crosby Sr., founded Crosby Well Drilling in Lake Wales, Florida, in 1944 and taught his son the trade and how to run the business. In return, Crosby Jr. found a job—and an industry—he’s passionate about. “Well drilling has always been a part of my life,” says Crosby, who’s now president of Crosby Well Drilling Inc. “It’s such a gratifying experience to be able to drill a good production well with good quality water. I take a lot of
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pride in doing the best possible job that can be done.” It was how his late father ran the business and how Crosby operates it today. “We spend the extra time to get it right. Always make the customer proud that he’s on a well,” Crosby says. “If you sold yourself and you sold a good job, customers will always remember that. They’ll come back to you, and you’ll have a customer for life.” Crosby Well Drilling drills residential wells and commercial irrigation wells and provides pump service on everything from turbine pumps to centrifugal pumps within 900 square miles of Lake Wales. “When my father retired—and I never thought I would see him step out of the industry because he loved it as much as me—he knew I was dedicated to the company and would grab ahold of it and run with it.” Now, Crosby plans to give back to the industry as the 2014 National Ground Water Association president. “I believe in our groundwater industry,” Crosby says. “I feel like I’ve taken from it for most of my life. It has given
(Above left) Griffin Crosby Jr., CWD/PI, is the president of Crosby Well Drilling in Lake Wales, Florida. (Above center) He will become president of the National Ground Water Association at the 2013 NGWA Groundwater Expo. (Above right) He will marry NGWA Director of Advertising and Exhibit Sales Vickie Wiles on November 9.
me my living, so I feel like I need to give back to it.”
Getting Involved Crosby Well Drilling first joined the National Ground Water Association, then known as the National Water Well Association, in 1966. Joining trade associations was important to Crosby’s father. In fact, early on, he gave Crosby time off to volunteer for the Florida Ground Water Association. “Although my father never achieved the work I’ve done in associations, he was a strong believer in them and enjoyed being a member,” Crosby says. “It’s always been an important aspect of our business.” In addition to volunteering time to FGWA, Crosby looked to become more waterwelljournal.com
involved at the national level. In 1999, he ran for the NGWA Board of Directors, but was not elected. He didn’t give up, and ran again in 2006 for a one-year term, winning the seat. He ran again in 2007 and was elected for a three-year term. He was re-elected in 2010 for a second three-year term. “Past President Loyd Watson was the one who helped bring me onto the board,” Crosby says. “He had a lot of faith in me, and I appreciate that.” Watson, MGWC, CVCLD, president of Watson Company Inc. in Lascassas, Tennessee, met Crosby through their work in industry associations. They both served on the board of directors of the South Atlantic Jubilee and Crosby was on the board of directors for FGWA when Watson was on the NGWA Board. When there was an open seat on the NGWA Board, Watson reached out to Crosby. “That’s something I don’t usually do,” Watson says. “I’ve only done it two or three times. When I do, I make sure they’ll make a good board member. I recognize the character of the person, their honesty, and the look for someone who represents the industry in his physical presence. Griffin meets all that criteria.” Watson describes Crosby as an honest, knowledgeable person, and a good leader. “Griffin’s not easily persuaded. When he makes up his mind, he’s made a good decision,” Watson says. “He’s there to make the industry better for all.” While Crosby has served on the Board, he had a lot to overcome in his personal life. His wife battled lung cancer for many years and eventually passed away from the disease. When his wife became ill, Crosby considered stepping away from the Board. “I told him to do whatever was best for him, and he decided to stay on the Board,” says former NGWA President Alan Eades, CWD/PI, CVCLD, president of Eades Drilling & Pump Service in Hobbs, New Mexico. “A few of us have gone through tough times and we’ve learned the entire Board is there for each other.” Eades enjoyed working with Crosby on the Board. If Eades ever needed help,
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“If you sold yourself and you sold a good job, customers will always remember that. They’ll come back to you.” Crosby was the first to volunteer. “It’s hard to find someone like that,” Eades says. “He’s someone who truly volunteers for the betterment for other people and the industry.” It’s fulfilling to volunteer, Crosby says. He adds he’s enjoyed every committee he’s served on and every project he’s worked on. The friendships he’s made through his service, though, are what stand out the most. “I’ve met so many great people,” he says. “It’s just been phenomenal.” One of those people is his fiancée, NGWA Director of Advertising and Exhibit Sales, Vickie Wiles. “I can easily say my beautiful fiancée Vickie is the best thing I’ve ever received from my time at NGWA,” Crosby says. Crosby proposed to Wiles in May at the Orlando International Airport when Wiles was arriving in town for the FGWA Annual Convention and Trade Show. “She was totally surprised,” he says. “But I had already made up my mind that I was going to propose to her the next time I saw her.” “Vickie has been a tremendous partner. She’s already helped me get through a lot.” After losing his wife to cancer last year, his oldest son is now battling a rare form of tissue cancer. “I probably know more about cancer than anyone should have to know,” he says. “Vickie has been there to help me through it and help me keep my faith in God.” They will be married November 9 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Looking Ahead Crosby says he’s looking forward to the next year as a newlywed and the next NGWA president. He’s already
setting goals for the coming year. As president, Crosby wants to increase membership in the contractor’s division. “I would like to see better numbers, and I know it’s going to be tough,” he says. Memberships in all areas of the association need to increase, he says, but contractors are needed the most. Strong membership numbers show a strength of an association and are particularly helpful when NGWA is fighting laws and regulations at the federal level, he says. “Every state show I speak at, I talk about the value of joining an association,” Crosby says. “There’s a lot available to them. I feel like even current members don’t know and don’t fully use their memberships.” He understands the economy has made it more difficult for some companies to afford association memberships. After all, his company took a hit during the recession, too. Shortly after his father retired, Crosby purchased a larger rotary rig and capitalized on a growing agricultural industry by installing large irrigation wells. When housing started booming in Florida, the company targeted both industries. Unfortunately, agriculture and housing both took a tumble in the recession. “When the recession hit, it knocked the starch out of everything,” Crosby says. “We were just like any other company. We had to downsize; we had to keep up just to keep surviving. “Maybe the economy has knocked them down, too, and they can’t afford to belong to a lot of stuff. But we can be a real asset to them.” WWJ
Learn About NGWA Membership Head to the Web site of the National Ground Water Association to find out more about what NGWA can provide for you. Go to www.NGWA.org and click on the “Member Center.” There you will be able to find out about the different membership options, benefits of membership, and see samples of content exclusive to members.
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By Jeremiah Thomas and Donald Gregory
In Search of Bounds New Mexico Supreme Court upholds state’s domestic well permit exemption.
he New Mexico case of Bounds v. State of New Mexico finally reached its climactic conclusion in July as the New Mexico Supreme Court handed down an opinion upholding the constitutionality of the state’s long-standing domestic well permit exemption. The backdrop for Bounds, referred to in previous articles as Bounds v. D’Antonio in honor of the former New Mexico state engineer, was the prior appropriations rule as embodied in the New Mexico state constitution. The prior appropriations rule dictates the first landowner to beneficially use a water source receives a priority right to the water from that source. To protect this right, the state requires a landowner to apply for a well permit before drilling for or diverting groundwater. Following most applications, the New Mexico state engineer’s office is required to consider denying the application, based upon scarcity and the rights of prior appropriators. When prior appropriators are identified, they are given an opportunity to contest the application. But an application to drill a well for domestic use is not subject to the same procedure. Such applications are automatically approved due to a long-standing statute. In 2008, the Grant County Circuit Court declared the statute violated the state’s constitution by depriving holders
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Additional regulatory protection is “only necessary where a scientifically proven threat exists” to senior water rights. of senior water rights of due process protections. In October that same year, the New Mexico Court of Appeals overturned the trial court’s holding. The court reasoned the state’s constitution does not require any evaluation of water availability or impairment prior to issuing a well permit, and prior appropriators have the ability to obtain relief after a well permit is issued if any actual injury can be shown. Horace Bounds, the plaintiff in the case, then appealed to the New Mexico Supreme Court.
Lack of Evidence At that time, the National Ground Water Association filed a friend of the court brief with the New Mexico Supreme Court, supporting the state engineer and the constitutionality of the domestic well permit exemption. NGWA was particularly concerned New Mexico courts might overturn long-standing water permitting procedures despite a lack of demonstrable scientific evidence challenging the validity of the law. As the trial court noted and the state court of appeals confirmed, the plaintiff failed to show any injury to his own water rights. And neither court con-
ducted any extensive analysis of the available hydrological tools in order to determine the validity of their findings. Given the position of NGWA to address matters of hydrological science, it hoped to provide the New Mexico Supreme Court with vital insight regarding the types of information that can and should be considered whenever a state is making important decisions or changes regarding water law. The contents of NGWA’s brief foreshadowed the state supreme court’s decision and many of NGWA’s positions were adopted by the court. Most notably, the court agreed it should disregard arguments that the state’s domestic well permit exemption violated the state constitution’s protection of prior appropriators due to a complete lack of scientific evidence to support that assertion. The court also reaffirmed the responsibility of the legislature, the state engineer, and the courts to protect senior water rights, using the existing regulatory tools and scientific analysis available to each. NGWA’s brief also advised the court that a domestic well permit does not allow the permit holder to use water that had been appropriated by a prior user under New Mexico law. The brief stated: While it is conceded that the purpose of a water permit is to provide an avenue through which the well owner can access the water supply, the water supply is itself unaffected by the simple existence of the permit.
NGWA’s brief went on to note: There is no need to implement a new permitting system unless it can be shown that the other procedural
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protections available to prior appropriators are both inadequate to protect their rights and incapable of redress through better enforcement or better management.
The brief also showed many hydrological tools are used by the New Mexico state engineer to protect senior water rights. As stated in the brief: The State Engineer is empowered to prevent even the domestic well permit holder from using water without separately obtaining the rights to do so.
The New Mexico Supreme Court largely adopted NGWA’s position. The court explored in some detail “the difference between a permit issued pursuant to the domestic well statute, and the subsequent use of that permit subject to priority administration.” After examining the adequacy of the other procedural protections available to prior appropriators, the state supreme court determined: The same protections for senior users apply against domestic wells as against any other junior water right.
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science available to Bounds, he was unable to prove damage in this case.” The brief went on to urge additional regulatory protection is “only necessary where a scientifically proven threat exists” to senior water rights. With so much available science, and so little scientific discussion in the Bounds record, NGWA reasoned a sweeping change to existing New Mexico law was not warranted. Not surprisingly, the New Mexico Supreme Court agreed. The court noted hydrological experts employed by Bounds in connection with the case “did not make any calculations or present any models to quantify the effect of domestic wells on Bounds’ water rights.” The court went on to “reject this kind of conclusory statement as a substitute for scientific analysis” and stated: Without any demonstration of actual impairment or imminent future impairment to Bounds’ water rights, or at least something more than a speculative inference from the fact of a closed and fully appropriated basin, the remaining due process analysis is straightforward.
The court then concluded that without any such hydrological evidence calling into question the domestic well permitting statute, the statute must be found constitutional. Following the case, there is no doubt “tensions” will remain with “competing demands for [water] in the arid west.” And while the Bounds decision closes argument regarding the facial validity of the New Mexico domestic well permitting statute, we don’t anticipate this decision slowing discussion in New Mexico or other states where water is scarce. The Bounds court itself left the door open for future cases so long as prior appropriators can show “actual impairment” of their water rights. Also, the court urged the state legislature to continue to evaluate water regulation and positively cited recent legislation that tightens permitting restrictions for clusters of domestic wells. We’ll leave those battles for another day, but in the case of Bounds, score one for a scientific and evidentiary approach to water rights. WWJ
A water user who is able to show actual or impending impairment can make a priority call against junior users and, if that fails, the water user could then file an as-applied challenge against the domestic well statute.
The court specifically urged the state engineer to continue “to fulfill its superintending responsibility by applying priority administration for the protection of senior water users.”
The Science Exists Of course, NGWA’s brief went much further than simply describing the procedural and hydrological tools in use in New Mexico. NGWA’s analysis also reminded the court a rich body of hydrological science exists and is well suited to inform regulators who endeavor to make water decisions. NGWA’s brief discussed at length how the Bounds case contained little scientific backing and yet called for farreaching change to the state’s laws. With so little scientific support, NGWA took the position Bounds was an ill-suited vehicle for overturning the state’s domestic well exemption. NGWA noted that “despite the vast library of hydrological Twitter @WaterWellJournl
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By Gary Ganson, CIH, CSP
What to Expect During an OSHA Inspection It’s important to know what takes place when OSHA knocks on the door.
t’s probably not hot news to management at most well drilling companies that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has significantly stepped up its efforts to enforce regulations and single out bad players. These increased efforts, of course, are resulting in more and more OSHA inspections. Certain industry sectors, like drilling companies that are linked with the construction industry, have the potential for a higher number of injuries—and more severe injuries at that than many other industries. Drilling companies are combined with heavy construction and linked with the oil and gas drilling classifications. Together, companies in these classifications lose nearly 200 workers per year. This number has drilling companies as a high-profile bullseye target for OSHA inspections.
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illnesses receive priority for OSHA inspections. The third factor that can trigger an OSHA inspection is an employee complaint alleging hazards or violations. Employees may request anonymity when they file complaints. Another little known factor is OSHA can observe a work site where someone appears to be in violation of an OSHA standard (such as working on an elevated surface without fall protection), or is on a multi-employer work site, and based on observations, OSHA decides to extend the inspection to your company.
What Happens When OSHA Knocks Before conducting an inspection, the OSHA compliance officer will research the inspection history of a company, look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics injury and illness rates, and review the operations and processes in use and the applicable standards. Normally, OSHA conducts inspections without advance notice, and management has two options when an OSHA inspector comes knocking. They can deny entry and require the inspector obtain a warrant—a move I don’t usually recommend, but it certainly is a right. Or, they can allow the inspector to proceed. Typically, most companies recognize one way or another that an inspection will take place.
Inspection Preliminaries The first thing the employer can expect is an opening conference, which will begin with the inspector explaining the purpose of the inspection and the
walkaround procedures, and make a request for employee representation and employee interviews. The purpose of the inspection can range from a single concern like ergonomic issues to all applicable OSHA standards. In the latter case, the inspector will spend time reviewing all records in addition to all workplaces (field offices, maintenance buildings, and equipment). Also, the inspector might be there to do a wall-to-wall inspection, which means they look at everything. This is a longer inspection and can last anywhere from a day to a week. At the outset of the conference, management should ask the OSHA inspector for a copy of their credentials, which includes their photograph and their identification number. It is perfectly reasonable to then call the regional OSHA office to verify. The reason for this step is because there have been incidents of industrial espionage when individuals have posed as OSHA compliance officers in order to illegally obtain information about a company. Next, the inspector will typically look at the company’s record-keeping and written programs such as for respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, lockout/tagout, safety programs, and training records. The inspector will then request to do employee interviews. The selection process can be random with a name picked from a list. In the case of a small company, the inspector may ask management to send in one driller or a driller’s helper.
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SAFETY/from page 54 The inspector has the right to talk to individual employees without management being present. The employee being interviewed has the right to have legal counsel present.
Inspection Walkaround The next step is the physical inspection, and the employer selects a representative to accompany the OSHA inspector. An authorized representative of the employees, if there is one, also has the right to attend the inspection. If employees belong to an organized labor union, they will and should also request representation. On the walkaround, the inspector and the representatives will walk through the portions of the workplace covered by the inspection, looking for hazards and noncompliance that could lead to employee injury or illness. This can include observing equipment, operations, interaction of people with machines, machine guards, fire extinguishers, PPE usage, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, rotating equipment, and how workers are using equipment
safely in compliance with OSHA standards or internal written procedures. The inspector will also check for posting of the official OSHA poster and, if applicable, the OSHA log. After the walkaround is complete, the longest part of the inspection is over, which even at a small drilling outfit will most likely take a minimum of a day.
Inspection Wrap-Up While still at the work site, the inspector will hold a closing conference with the employer and the employee representatives to present and discuss the findings. After that, the inspector will leave and return to the regional or area office to present the issues of proposed noncompliance to the OSHA area director. Together they will review the inspector’s findings and decide if and what they are going to issue in a notice of violation and citation.
Inspection Results At this point, the OSHA area director and inspector have some leeway in determining whether to cite the employer, based on the gravity of the noncompli-
ance as well as the company’s past safety record. For instance, during the walkaround the inspector may point out an apparent violation like a worker not wearing a hard hat, which can be corrected immediately. While the law requires these hazards must still be cited, prompt correction is a sign of good faith on the part of the employer. Next, the inspector and area director will decide a monetary fine or category fine for each citation. Citations describe OSHA requirements allegedly violated, list any proposed penalties, and give a deadline for correcting the hazards. Violations are categorized as minor (a slap on the hand), other-than-serious (a harder slap), serious, willful, repeated, and failure-to-abate. Penalties for other-than-serious violations can go as high as $1000. Penalties for serious violations can range from $1500 to $7000. Penalties for willful violations range from $5000 to as high as $70,000. A repeated violation can bring a penalty of $70,000. Failure to abate, or correct, a previous violation can be penalized $7000 each day the violation continues. Penalties may also be reduced based on an employer’s good faith, inspection
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history, and size of the business. For serious violations, OSHA may also reduce the proposed penalty based on the gravity of the alleged violation. No good faith adjustment is allowed for alleged willful violations. If a penalty and citation are issued, they are sent to the employer via certified letter. The employer is obligated to post the information immediately for all employees to see.
Options and Appeals If a company is cited, the employer has three options. (1) They can accept the penalty, pay the fine, and correct the violation. (2) They can request an informal conference within 15 days. (3) They can contest the citation if they don’t believe they did anything wrong, which can lead to legal action. I always recommend option two because it gives the employer the opportunity to sit down face to face with the inspector and area director and discuss the citations, penalties, abatement dates, or any other information pertinent to the inspection. This shows good faith on the part of the employer and their investment in what is happening. The meeting
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also allows the employer an opportunity to provide a defense, such as pointing out the compliance issue was corrected or was a small issue to begin with. As a result of the meeting, the agency and the employer may work out a settlement agreement to resolve the matter and eliminate the hazard. The citation may be vacated or the penalty lowered significantly and the category reduced. There is another advantage to this option. If a safety flag goes up or an employee files a complaint in the future, OSHA might choose not to follow up with a physical inspection, but rather with a phone/fax investigation. In this instance, OSHA notifies the employer by phone to describe the safety and health complaint. The employer must respond by letter or fax within five working days, identifying any problems found and noting corrective actions taken or planned. If the response is adequate and the employee filing the complaint is satisfied with the response, OSHA generally will not conduct an on-site inspection. On the other hand, if the company still believes it did nothing wrong and
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OSHA doesn’t agree, the company can contest the citation and take the matter to court to see in whose favor a judge will rule. OSHA is an expert at issuing citations that will stand up in court and has learned from the school of hard knocks what evidence the agency needs to produce to prove its case. Hopefully, all can be resolved through the informal conference. In 35 years, only once have I worked with a company that pushed all the way to court, and it involved an employee fatality. The vast majority of the time, I have walked away from the informal conference satisfied with the outcome. The bottom line regarding OSHA inspections is to avoid going through them in the first place. Understand what is expected from OSHA rules and apply them as needed. WWJ
A comprehensive online review of OSHA inspections published by OSHA itself is available at www.osha.gov/ Publications/osha2098.pdf.
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By Ed Butts, PE, CPI
Engineering from Error The role of failure in good design—Part 1
or more than 12 years I have tried to balance the “Engineering Your Business” column with articles on both engineering and business in addition to a few columns of a personal nature thrown in for some diversity. As I looked back on my more than 140 columns, the one area I realized I may have been somewhat lax on is design. I’m not necessarily meaning engineering, but the role of the word “design” itself in our daily efforts. I believe we are all designers in one form or another. Those of us in the water well industry whose decisions include how deep to finish the sanitary seal of a well, how deep to finish the well, what size of well casing to use, figuring out the best way to treat a water supply, or what horsepower and model of pump to use in a new well are all designers. We use the various laws of physics and nature, combine them with the limitations set by man and finances, and then add these elements to the multitude and diversity of the many products available to us to hopefully provide a positive result for our customers. So in this and next month’s column, we’re going to divert from the normal fare and discuss the actual practice and impact of designing in our lives. This month, we will delve into what designing actually is. Next month, we will explore how errors can impact the
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The outcome of a design can be as simple or as complex as the assignment dictates. ultimate outcome of a design and go so far as to examine how failures in our designs might actually help us become better designers producing better designs.
Just What Is a Design? “Design” is a word originally conceived from Latin meaning to “devise” or “mark out.” It is one of those few words commonly used as both a noun and a verb. And we freely use both in our daily practice. Among several definitions in dictionaries is “to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully.” Another definition is “to intend for a definite purpose.” Certainly, each apply to the way most of us practice the art of design on our way to producing a design. In today’s world there are two basic subclasses of design. Product design is generally applied by manufacturers of products for household, commercial, or industrial use and distribution. System designers—the category most of us fit into—use the various products developed by these manufacturers and combine them to create an ultimate system. For example, a water well design uses the various components of water well casing, drilling mud, cement, welding rod, drilling and support rigs, and even diesel fuel (among other compo-
nents), all developed through product design. Through careful consideration, we combine the individual attributes of each to create a finished water well or system. My primary impetus in detailing the definition of the word is to show you how much designing you actually practice in a given workday and how important the process really is to you and your business. To be sure, we are all designers and our designs help pave a vital and critical legacy for our lives and careers. So, just what is a design? The outcome of a design can be as simple or as complex as the assignment dictates and requires.
Design in Nature Take a truly basic design of nature shown in Figure 1: the pumpkin. As with many positive outcomes of nature, the fully developed pumpkin is a perfect example of what is referred to in design as form and function—the two most important elements of a good design. First, consider the form. The path the pumpkin seed must travel on its way to its ultimate destination involves many steps. It starts life as a small seed that easily can be held in a single hand. Once planted and fertilized, it draws from life-giving forces provided from a careful blend of nutrients obtained from the soil and water. As the pumpkin continues to grow and develop, its exterior surface develops into a hard and protective shell covering and isolating its fragile and otherwise accessible interior from being discovered and eaten by scavengers. Much of the strength pro-
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Figure 1. A basic design of nature.
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ENGINEERING/from page 58 vided to the pumpkin’s shell is inherent from the advantages of its spherical shape, just like an eggshell offers the same benefit to protect its contents. Even the seemingly unimportant and overlooked elements of a pumpkin’s shell provide structural advantages through its design. The outer ribs that run from top to bottom help reinforce the shell from damage during handling and transport. The stem, fashioned from strands like a rope, is integrated into the shell and provides resistance from damage during harvesting as well as a sturdy handle to assist with carrying. The interior meat provides a buffer between the exterior shell and the contents stored on the inside. Nature didn’t stop with the packaging. The second component of design is function. And here the pumpkin provides a powerhouse of nutritional value, including some of the recommended daily allowance of many common vitamins we need, like vitamin C and vitamin E, along with fiber and beta carotene. Indeed, the pumpkin is but one of the many examples in nature of a good design. I bet you can think of more.
The Design Process Although there may be arguments from various academics and others, I believe there are distinct and various paths in the so-called “design process.” We all use each path in some fashion, although the actual route along this path may become repetitive, roundabout, or even skip a few steps. The typical paths in the road along the design process are shown in Figure 2. 60/ October 2013 Water Well Journal
Step 1. Identify the problem. Even though it may appear to be an obvious procedure, identifying the problem—or what I prefer to call “the design goal or objective”—may be more difficult than first thought. Developing and stating the design goal must be the very first step in the design process since every other step falls in line behind it. Along with identifying and stating the objective of the design, the first step usually includes the projected costs, the initial capital investment as well as ongoing costs such as those required for the operation and maintenance. In many cases, this first step is developed within a master plan, a feasibility study, or sometimes as part of a capital budget—in some cases 15 to 20 years before the actual design process is begun. This means various future and presently unknown factors such as inflation, regulatory impacts, and changes in technology must be considered and included in the overall plan at some point.
Step 2. Identify the design constraints. Generally, there are three distinct design restrictions that must be identi-
fied and considered: (1) technical constraints, (2) regulatory constraints, (3) investment and financial constraints. Technical constraints are typically contradictory. They are usually the most obvious but often have the least impact on the overall plan. They are often referred to as the theoretical values, and include those factors limited by the laws of physics or by custom. These could be the atmospheric lift of water, the maximum stress in a beam before it fails, or the maximum pressure applied to a pressure vessel or pipe before it bursts. These are usually fixed and nonnegotiable values set by physical law, the material, or unit stress limitations. However, where regulatory constraints do not apply, designers must then know the relative constraints set by these technical limitations. For example, technical constraints can also impact the design in ways beyond theoretical, such as the inability to place a new pipeline on a 75-degree incline. This is a technical constraint since it is a definite limitation established by technical considerations, but is not necessarily controlled by regulatory codes or standards. waterwelljournal.com
Regulatory constraints are those most often referred to as code values and are those set and administered by an advisory body, such as a third-party testing agency (Underwriters Laboratories or the National Sanitation Foundation; a local, regional, state, or federal regulatory body like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; or a local building inspection department). When using the same material or product, regulatory constraints are generally much greater than comparable technical constraints since ample safety factors are usually applied to the maximum values established by the technical constraints, generally within a ratio of 2:1 up to 10:1. Finally, investment and financial constraints are the money limits. Due to their strict and fixed limits, these are usually the overriding considerations in most projects. The investment constraints of a design refer to the initial outlay of the investment (the capital or first cost) and generally dictate the scope and limits of the design. Financial constraints are typically used to indicate the ongoing and periodic investment needed to maintain and operate the product or system obtained from the final design, or what are more commonly called the operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. Regardless of the merit or desirability of a potential design, most are expected to deliver some type of return or profit to the investors over time. Even though this return is often in the form of a financial profit, it can also be intangible and not easily determined. These can be in the form of improved efficiency of a pumping plant, more water pumped per kilowatt of power draw, less sand produced or a higher pumping level observed during well pumping— which when actually analyzed are also examples of a financial return.
Step 3. Develop possible solutions. Developing possible solutions is often referred to in engineering as conducting or developing a preliminary plan or even a feasibility study. A preliminary plan is usually developed to provide the customer with an initial set of conceptual plans with various options of route, cost, performance, or technique. Twitter @WaterWellJournl
Figure 3. A preliminary plan for removing arsenic for a water system.
In the case of wells, it can be various well sizes, depths, or well screen configurations. With pumps, it can represent options for horsepower, pump size, or the proposed control method to consider. Possible solutions can include a single plan or various and numerous plans, but with different concepts that ultimately provide the same end result. Recent technological improvements and the lowered cost afforded from enhanced computer modeling have increased the use of preparing models and conceptual plans for preliminary and feasibility plans. An example of a typical preliminary plan is shown in Figure 3, a conceptual plan for removing arsenic for a municipal water system.
customer, a final decision on the best overall single solution or a number of solutions to the design problem is made and presented. Once again, the choice may be pinned down to a single selection or to a set of alternate selections, but with all providing the same final solution for the customer. Generally, possible solutions are narrowed down to three to five options. These are then further narrowed down to the ultimate selection through a process of real-world testing, computer simulation or modeling, or through further technical, regulatory, or financial analysis.
Step 5. Create a preliminary model or plan.
Step 4. Select the best possible solution or solutions.
This can be conducted following the final selection or as an aid in making the final selection from a group of alternate options.
Following a detailed and careful analysis of the options presented to the
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ENGINEERING/from page 61 One particular benefit observed in recent advances in computer technology and modeling programs is in the area of designing pipeline systems for water distribution and transmission. Computer modeling now provides the designer with the ability to simulate various types, sizes, and pressure classes of pipeline materials to help determine the best overall selection for a water system. This same type of technology is also available for other areas of design including structural design, water well design, hydraulic simulations, electrical system design, and pumping systems.
Step 6. Test and evaluate the solution. This is usually combined with the previous step. It is generally used for product design rather than system design, although it is used for testing during the initial startup and performance verification of the system. The use of refined testing for product design helps to evaluate material proper-
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ties, cost-related or fatigue factors such as the required thickness of various plastics used for items, cycle tests to determine the ultimate versus predicted failure of a hinge, or repeated braking tests of a set of disc brakes in a vat of water to determine the safe braking distance of a new car.
Step 7. Communicate the solution. This is where the rubber meets the road. This step is often referred to as the customer presentation. When the customer will evaluate, consider, and make the final selection and purchasing decision. Or will request additional time to consider the range of options. Or will determine that your competitor has the better answer to their problem. This step is where the designer must usually become the salesperson. No matter how we perceive ourselves, just as we are all designers at times, we are also all salespeople in one form or another. If we aren’t directly selling our design, we are selling ourselves or our business. Beware—this step is often
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where the best designer loses out to the better salesperson.
Step 8. Refine the design as needed. If you are fortunate enough to reach this step, it means you have successfully pushed your design concept far enough to require some tweaking of the basic design. Depending on the issues raised by the customer or through testing or modeling, refining the design may consist of a minor adjustment to the overall concept or require a complete rethinking of the basic plan and a total redesign. This is also when regulatory constraints enter the equation as potential or real code violations, requiring changes to the design. This concludes this first installment. We’ll continue next month by evaluating how errors in the design process can ultimately help produce better designs. Until then, work safe and smart. WWJ
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By William J. Lynott
Going Solo Individual 401(k) plans are great investment options for small business owners. n its original form, the 401(k) retirement plan was only for employees of corporations. Not anymore. Now, business owners and professionals operating as sole proprietorships, self-employed, or partnerships may open a 401(k). As long as the business has no employees other than owner and spouse. If your business falls into that category, this is important news for you. The so-called individual or solo 401(k) means you may shelter thousands more dollars per year than in other kinds of non-corporate retirement accounts. Congress authorized the solo 401(k) back in 2001 and became effective in 2002. Surprisingly, many eligible workers have yet to take advantage of it. The solo 401(k) not only allows you to shelter much higher amounts of income from current taxes, it also allows you to invest the money in your account in a wider range of investment alternatives, including real estate. You may even borrow money from your 401(k) without a penalty. “The solo 401(k) is a gift to the selfemployed from Congress,” says Eva Rosenberg, enrolled agent, sole proprietor, and publisher of the Web site www.TaxMama.com. “This is the greatest invention since sliced bread. I’m not kidding.”
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With a solo 401(k), you can participate to the same extent as someone who participates in a corporate-sponsored plan. Making It Work With a solo 401(k), you can participate to the same extent as someone who participates in a corporate-sponsored plan. Here’s how it works. As an employee (even though you are the only employee in the business), you can contribute up to 100% of the first $17,500 of your annual net income for tax year 2013. As with the more familiar corporate 401(k) plans, this is a deferred-salary contribution. That means you will not owe income taxes on the money you contribute until you begin making withdrawals when you retire. However, understand that if you’re incorporated, you must calculate your contributions on your wages, not your business’ profit. This is a double-barreled benefit. You defer income taxes until retirement when you will probably be in a lower tax bracket. And the money in your account grows tax-deferred. In the years that follow, there are cost of living adjustments to the solo 401(k) maximum contribution limit that potentially increase the limit beyond the current level. In yet another benefit, participants who are age 50 or older may contribute an additional $3500 per year. This amount increases each year for cost of living adjustments.
Now, let’s add the company component. As your own employer, you may also contribute up to an additional 20% of your net self-employment income. And if your business is incorporated, you may contribute up to 25% of your corporate compensation. In total, the maximum contribution allowable in a solo 401(k) is $51,000. Make that $54,500 if you are age 50 or older. If your spouse provides some services to your sole proprietorship for which you pay him or her, or if your spouse is employed by your incorporated business, each of you may open your own 401(k).
Investing the Money For some participants, one of the most important benefits of the 401(k) is the expanded list of investment alternatives for money in the account. Real estate is one of the most popular 401(k) investment alternatives. Just about any form of real estate investment is permitted under the law—condominiums, single-family rentals, mobile homes, undeveloped land, and second mortgages all qualify. But neither you, your spouse, your children, nor your parents may live on the property. You must treat real estate purchased as an investment within a 401(k) strictly as a business investment. You must pay all operating costs from the account and all profits must revert to the account. Of course, not everyone will have enough money in a 401(k) to support real estate investments. If this is your goal, you can roll over other retirement accounts into your individual 401(k). This includes SEP accounts, IRAs, waterwelljournal.com
Keoghs, and even the money in other 401(k) plans you had with former employers. And the benefits don’t stop with alternative investments. Unlike other self-employed retirement accounts, the 401(k) allows you to borrow money from the plan. You can borrow up to 50% of the total value of the account (with a maximum dollar limit of $50,000). An exception applies if your account value is less than $20,000. In this case, you can borrow up to $10,000 even if this is your entire balance. While federal law permits this option, not all account management companies will permit it. You must repay any loans made from your 401(k) within five years with interest determined by the applicable federal rate (currently 0.25%). Interest payments as well as principal loan repayments must all be deposited in the account every quarter. Should you find yourself unable to repay a loan from your 401(k), the IRS will treat it as an early distribution (unless you reach age 59½ before the loan comes due) and you’ll be assessed taxes and penalties.
Getting Set Up Whether you are incorporated or self-employed, you have until December 31 to set up a 401(k) plan in time to shield business income for 2013. However, you aren’t required to fund it until tax filing time in 2014. The application is relatively easy to fill out. But if you plan to take advantage of the alternative investment option, it’s a
good idea to work with an accountant and the company that will manage your account. Individual 401(k) plans have so many advantages over other self-employment plans that they have become extremely popular. In recognition of this, virtually all mutual fund and investment management companies, including the major brokerage houses, are already offering these 401(k) plans or will be in the future. Whether you’re incorporated or self-employed, you owe it to yourself, literally, to investigate the advantages of a 401(k) retirement plan if you don’t already have one. WWJ Information in this article is provided for educational and reference purposes only. It is not intended to provide specific advice or individual recommendations. Consult an accountant or tax advisor for advice regarding your particular situation. You’ll find additional information and a list of 401(k) retirement plan providers at www.401khelpcenter.com. Another helpful Web site is where you’ll find a handy chart that will help you to estimate how much you can contribute (www.ira financialgroup.com/401k-contribution-limit-calculator.php).
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By Julie Hansen
Tapping Into Your True Motivation What are you fighting for? director instructs an actor to walk across the stage, pick up a glass, and say his line. Actor: “What’s my motivation?” Director: “Your paycheck.” Sound familiar? As someone who has to sell products or services, there are days when there may be more truth to this joke than one cares to admit. While there’s nothing wrong with pursuing and enjoying financial success, losing sight of the big picture or failing to maintain an equally strong emotional motivation may cause our success to be short-lived—especially when business slows down or competition heats up. There’s certainly some truth in the saying, “Sales is a numbers game.” However, when you focus too heavily on the dollars and cents of the game it can end up being costly. When approaching anything from a strictly numbers standpoint, we risk efficiency becoming our master. Instead of focusing efforts on finding creative new ways to grow our business, we may just shore up our efforts to re-create what’s worked in the past. Instead of taking the time necessary to build and nurture new relationships, we engage in “hit and run” prospecting. Ultimately, our motivation must be bigger than hitting the numbers to weather the storms we may encounter as a salesperson, from the whirlwind of activity to the industry and economic
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When you’re fighting, you commit yourself to getting A, and you will not settle for B. droughts. I urge you to dig deeper and tap into your true sales motivation. Bring it front and center to keep you focused when the water gets a bit choppy. I suggest three questions for tapping into your true motivation.
1. What are you fighting for? Most motivational gurus will tell you to simply focus on what you want, but I disagree. Why? Because wanting is a passive goal. Think about it. We all have a laundry list of wants. Some are longterm like a new car, a house on the lake, or a college education for our children. Some are more immediate like a hot dog and cold beer at the baseball game. Wants are simply wishful thinking. Yes, we want it, but we’re not necessarily fully committed to doing whatever it takes to get it. I propose something much stronger and more likely to inspire action. I propose putting up a fight. Think back to the last time you fought for something. Was it a job? A relationship? A parking spot? Frankly, it doesn’t matter how trivial it seems to others. If you’re emotionally committed to attaining it, or the consequences are of great enough significance, even that first cup of coffee in the morning can be worth fighting for. When you’re fighting, all of your senses are engaged. You are determined and emotionally charged. You’re not on the fence. You consider all the possible ways to reach your goal. You charge
ahead. You convince. You charm. You commit yourself to getting A, and you will not settle for B. When you hit a speed bump, what do you do? Do you head for the first exit? No! You try different ways of circumventing that speed bump. You slow down, go around it, jack-hammer it if you must, but you don’t give up. Think about the difference between “wanting” that big house with a boat docked right on the lake and “fighting” to get it by doggedly making those 10 extra calls each day, writing down and practicing a new sales script, or listening to one sales improvement session each week. It is an entirely different mind-set with entirely different outcomes.
2. What is at stake? Would you watch a movie about a character struggling to decide which pair of shoes to buy? Not likely. Millions of people flock to the movies to see characters dealing with high stakes. Life or death. Love or hate. War or peace. If your life were a movie, would you watch it? Or would you reach for the remote? Think about what’s at stake for you. Is it your job? Your mortgage? Self-respect? Power? Satisfaction? The more important and specific you can make your goal, the more motivation it will provide you.
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provide purpose and direction to our lives and that determine which of those short-terms goals are worth pursuing. It’s a worthwhile exercise to ask yourself the tougher questions. What do I stand for? How does my product or service contribute to that? Who am I ultimately serving (my family? my customer? my community?) and how? Thinking big can carry you through the small steps along the way to get there. Being clear on our goals, fighting to attain them and understanding what’s at stake help us make strong, active choices that keep us motivated and moving forward. After all, we can “want” all we want from a comfy seat on our couch as we watch the world go by. Or we can go out and “fight” to make it a reality. So, tell me, what is it that you’re fighting for? WWJ
Learn Sales Skills at the Expo Julie Hansen will lead a presentation on improving your sales skills through referrals at the NGWA Groundwater Expo. Her session titled “’You Had Me At Hello!’ Grow Your Business Through Networking” will take place from 1-2:30 p.m. on December 5. You will learn how to leverage networking opportunities and turn them into sales opportunities, whether you’re canvassing for business, exhibiting at home shows, or speaking to friends or acquaintances. People are busier than ever and to grow your business, you need to know how to quickly gain their attention, develop rapport, and demonstrate what sets you apart.
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Communication and Corporate Strategy Many times there is a serious disconnect between the two. ommunication has been at the heart of almost all human interactions since the beginning of time. You would think by now we would have some kind of a handle on it, but two daunting statistics tell us the truth. Less than 90% of businesses in the United States succeed at implementing their strategy. Most of us will immediately deny the truth of that. How can that be true? After all, isn’t one of the primary tasks of management to execute strategy? Yet there is another statistic that explains it quite simply. Less than 10% of employees in companies in the United States can explain what their company’s strategy is. Imagine that. How can it be that less than 10% of employees know the strategy their own company is aiming to achieve? Clearly, it is communication.
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Gaining an Understanding An associate of mine, Mac Phares, uses “UAK” as one of his main guiding principles in management development. It is a term we mentioned last month that stands for “understanding, acceptance, commitment.” You cannot get anyone to follow you unless there is a clear understanding 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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We all know what we do when we communicate, yet many times when it comes to communicating the company’s strategy, we fail. about what it is you are trying to do. So you communicate to be sure there is understanding. But that’s not the complete story, is it? There also has to be acceptance. This is where it gets challenging. I am sure all of you can communicate effectively. I am also sure most of you understand that you manage process and you lead people. Because of what you do, I am quite positive you are good leaders. So what is happening here? It is a communication difficulty. I don’t believe anyone will follow you unless they understand what it is you are trying to do and accept it is the right thing to do. And this is critical. I have often seen heads nodding in agreement, yet the eyes tell another story. People hear the words, and nod their understanding, but it is clear there is no acceptance that it is the thing to do. Without both understanding and acceptance there will be no commitment. Without commitment there will never be success. Lou Holtz, the college football hall of fame coach and ESPN college football analyst, had a series of simple sayings when he coached at Notre Dame. • “Do the right thing.” • “Do your best.” • “Honor the Golden Rule.”
That is clear, straightforward, and to some degree, memorable. That’s a characteristic of many football coaches. You never leave a session wondering what the heck they meant. It is clear and straightforward. I add a corollary to Holtz’s three rules. It is not as important you do your best as it is important you know what you are doing. Imagine doing your best but failing because you don’t know how to do the job? I think that would be a massive failure on the part of management—not the employee. But training is a topic for another day. But Holtz goes on with three more points. • “Can I trust you?” • “Do you believe in me?” • “Are you committed to excellence?” I think we have a clear expression of leadership with these two sets of three rules.
Start with Why As a leader you must be a great communicator. You are explaining things, teaching people, telling stories, praising people, sometimes criticizing people, and listening well. We all know what we do when we communicate, yet many times when it comes to communicating the company’s strategy, we fail. What makes it so difficult for us to explain the company’s strategy? What is your company trying to do? Make money, increase sales, control costs? Now, what is it really trying to do? It isn’t that clear anymore, is it?
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Let’s dig a little deeper. Simon Sinek, author of the book Start with Why, expresses it quite succinctly in what he calls the “Golden Circle.” Most everyone knows what they do and they can tell you that. Many people even know how they do it. But few can tell you why they do it. And it is never for the money. Making money is the result of doing the job—it is never the reason for the job. Making money is not a strategy of a business—it is a byproduct of doing the business well. The “why” is what drives people. It is what motivates people. It is what makes them want to do the work with blood, sweat, and tears. So what is the strategy of your company? Patrick Lencioni has authored a series of important books, one of which is The Three Signs of a Miserable Job. I mentioned it a couple months back when talking about employees and their jobs. Here Lencioni isn’t discussing a bad job, but a miserable job. The kind of job where you wake up Sunday morning with the “Sunday blues,” the feeling you don’t want to go to work on Monday. What are his three signs of a miserable job? Anonymity. Can you imagine your boss not knowing who you are? Not caring enough to learn about you, your family, your background, your likes and dislikes, and your aspirations? Pretty grim, isn’t it? Who would want to work in that environment? Yet simple communication could fix that. Irrelevance. Try to imagine not knowing if what you do all day long at your job is relevant or not. That is also a matter of communication with training thrown into the mix.
Immeasurability. This is a word Lencioni made up. Imagine leaving your job at the end of the day and not knowing if you did a good job. As the word seems to hint at, you can’t measure your success or failure. That too is pretty miserable, isn’t it? And once again communication is at the core of the failure. So let’s get back to your strategy. What is it? I would suggest if you don’t know what it is, you should ask! Ask your boss what the strategy of the company is and then discuss it. You will find your job is much more enjoyable and your work more focused if you know exactly what it is you’re trying to do. I do believe what my friend Mac preaches is the answer. Understanding. Acceptance. Commitment. If you have UAK you will succeed. And isn’t that what we’re all striving to do? The time is now. WWJ
Find Business Tools in NGWA Bookstore The NGWA bookstore found on the National Ground Water Association’s Web site has a section dedicated to business management that is complete with books, tools, best suggested practices, and other materials that are designed to help you and your business. There you will find the drilling cost calculator, pump installation cost calculator, and the geothermal cost calculator, tools that show you the true cost of doing business and how much to charge to earn the revenue you need. Also found are 15 best suggested practices, documents meant to detail practices that will yield superior results, as well as books on the groundwater business. Go to www.NGWA.org/Bookstore for more information.
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October 1–3/ National Rural Water Association H2O-XPO/ Louisville, Kentucky. Web: www.h2o-xpo.org October 5–9/ WEFTEC 2013/ Chicago, Illinois. Web: www.weftec.org October 8–9/ Biennial Groundwater Conference and Groundwater Resources Association Annual Meeting/ Sacramento, California. Web: www.grac.org/am13.asp October 11–12/ Empire State Water Well Drillers Association Fall Meeting/ Hunter,
New York. Web: www.nywelldriller.org October 13–15/ Alabama-Mississippi Section of the American Water Works Association Conference/ Tunica, Mississippi. Web: www.almsawwa.org/ default.asp?ID=248&pg=conf October 13–19/ Earth Science Week: Mapping Our World/ Web: www.earth sciweek.org/index.html October 15–17/ The Groundwater Foundation 2013 National
Conference—Tools for Groundwater Sustainability: Working Together to Meet the Challenges/ Orlando, Florida. Web: www.groundwater.org/get-informed/ opportunities/conference.html October 17/ Women in the Geosciences Webinar/ PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice @ngwa.org, Web: www.NGWA.org October 24–26/ California Groundwater Association Annual Convention and Trade Show/ Reno, Nevada. Web: www.groundh2o.org/events/index.html October 26/ South Carolina Ground Water Association Fall Meeting Beach Blast/ North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. PH: (803) 356-6809, Fax: (803) 356-6826, E-mail: scgwa@sc.rr.com, Web: www.scgwa.org
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October 27–30/ 2013 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting and Exposition/ Denver, Colorado. Web: www .geosociety.org/meetings/2013 October 30/ 2013 Eastern South Dakota Water Conference/ Brookings, South Dakota. E-mail: trista.koropatnicki @sdstate.edu November 5–6/ American Water Summit 2013/ Washington, D.C. Web: www .americanwatersummit.com November 5–6/ Indiana Ground Water Association Convention/ Indianapolis, Indiana. Web:www.indianagroundwater .org/calendar_4.html November 7/ Solinst Canada Ltd. 2013 Symposium on High Resolution, DepthDiscrete Groundwater Monitoring–Benefits and Importance/ Georgetown, Ontario, Canada. Web: www.solinst.com/ Symposium/Symposium2013 November 7/ 2013 Ohio Water Well Association Annual Convention and Trade Show/ Columbus, Ohio. Web: www.ohiowaterwell.org
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Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customer service@ngwa.org, Web: www.NGWA.org December 1–5/ 2013 Florida Section of the American Water Works Association Fall Conference/ ChampionsGate, Florida. Web: https://m360.fsawwa.org/event .aspx?eventID=47884 December 3–6/ 2013 NGWA Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting/ Nashville, Tennessee. PH: (800) 5517379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www .NGWA.org
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NEWSMAKERS tioned itself to expand into other markets, including the heat transfer and industrial markets.
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SEI Industries Ltd. announced a new lineup of standardized off-the-shelf pumps to help support remote site operations in need of a ready inventory. SEI’s pump inventory consists of vehi-
Claude Laval Corp., the manufacturer of Lakos Separator and Filtration Solutions, announced it has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Lindsay Corp., a Nebraska-based firm with a focus on manufacturing and distribution of water management systems. Lindsay has its roots in the agricultural irrigation business, having designed and built the Zimmatic center pivot irrigation system. Over the last 50 years, Lindsay has posi-
CELEBRATION Sonic Drill Corp. celebrated the production of its 100th original flagship 50K Sonicor sonic drill head. “While it’s great to know that the other 99 drill heads are scattered around the world, working on a variety of dif-
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cle pumps, transfer pumps, heli-pumps, and aviation refueling pumps. For the past 30 years, SEI has supported remote operations, emergency management agencies, and military forces by offering a variety of equipment options.
WellJet announced its partnership with Allen Global Enterprises for water well development and rehabilitation projects throughout the Middle East and North Africa region. WellJet uses highly pressurized water in a laminar flow and helps clients increase production, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and extend the life of their wells. WellJet completed work on the Disi-Mudawarra to Amman Water System Conveyance Project and is pursuing further opportunities in Jordan and elsewhere in the region while continuing to grow its California-based domestic business.
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ferent projects, the 100th head is going to stay right here in Canada and be used for our contracting division, Sonic Drilling Ltd.,” said Ray Roussy, PE, president and CEO of Sonic Drill in Surrey, British Columbia. Roussy, who is the patent-holder of the original award-winning technology, has made the commercialization of sonic drill rigs his life’s work for more than 30 years. Roussy received the National Ground Water Association Technology Award in 2012. The award is presented to a person who has made a major contribution to the groundwater industry in the development of ideas, tools, and equipment; techniques of well construction; exemplary service to coworkers throughout the industry in sharing these developments; and performing service for the protection of the groundwater resource and the consuming public. Grundfos, a global provider of highefficiency water technology, has secured a five-year extension on its facility in Olathe, Kansas, which serves as headquarters for the company’s U.S. sales force. The extension will give the company, a manufacturer that employs more than 250 people in the Kansas City area, the time it needs to develop and implement plans to build a more permanent space in the Kansas City area. Grundfos Kansas City was ranked one of the “Top 100 Privately Held Companies in Kansas City” by Ingram’s Magazine in 2013. In 2012, the magazine also honored the facility as a “Best Company to Work for in Kansas City” for its unique workplace culture. This year, Grundfos celebrated its 40th anniversary in the U.S. with the Kansas City Walk for Water, a philanthropic event that funds safe water systems in the developing world, which took place on September 18.
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Ralph Milaeger, 93, passed away on August 9 in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He retired in 1988 as president from the Milaeger Well and Pump Co. that was founded by his father in 1916. Milaeger was a registered proRalph Milaeger fessional engineer and a member of the Ground Water Institute, the National Ground Water Association, the Illinois Association of Ground Water Professionals, and the Wisconsin Water Well Association. From 1942-1945 he attained the rank of lieutenant senior grade in the U.S. Navy Construction Battalions (SeaBees), with two years in the South Pacific. its annual corporate report. The League of American Communications Professionals awarded Wilo’s 2012 annual report with the Gold Award in the Equipment, Machinery & Instruments category. A jury praised the report’s overall creativity, writing style, and use of company-appropriate colors such as Wilo’s signature green. View Wilo’s 2012 annual report at www.wilo.com. Pentair Ltd. announced the winners of its 2013 “Pentair Pro Dealers Sons &
Daughters Scholarship Program.” This program is for high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Applicants must be dependent children, age 24 and under, of Pentair Pro dealers or employees of Pentair Pro dealers who achieved a sales loyalty requirement. Five students, chosen from a total of 32 applicants, received scholarships of $2000 each—totaling $10,000 awarded for 2013. NEWS ON THE WEB Pentair Ltd. announced earlier this year the launch of the “Pentair Virtual Classroom,” an online, instructor-led training opportunity for dealers and distributors who want to learn more about pumps, hydraulics, motors, and drives. The Webinars are open to any Pentair distributor or dealer, and are led by Pentair trainers, product managers, and engineers. In addition to the virtual classroom and in-person training, Pentair also offers self-paced learning courses through its online Pentair Learning Center. An updated training schedule can be found at www.sta-rite .com/training. The Webinars are archived at the Pentair Learning Center and there is free access. The PLC site address is www.pentairlearningcenter.com and can be found under “Webinars on Demand.”
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Solinst Designs Simple to Operate Pump Controller The Solinst Model 464 electronic control unit works easily with pneumatic pumps, providing high quality groundwater samples. Available in 125 psi and 250 psi versions, it uses four AA alkaline batteries lasting up to 100 hours of normal use. It is automatic with preset sample modes and can save up to 99 unique user-created flow rates in FRAM memory. The unit can operate manually if batteries run out in the field, providing samples with only the use of a compressed gas source. The controller allows faster purge rates and precise low flow control to ensure a representative sample at 100 mL/min or less when sampling for VOCs. The controller is rugged, dependable, and suitable for all environ-
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Rig Source Makes Available Terramac RT9 Crawler Carrier The Terramac RT9 rubber track multipurpose crawler carrier, distributed by Rig Source Inc. of Elburn, Illinois, has an 18,000-pound carrying capacity with a ground pressure of 4.9 psi when fully loaded. Powered by a 230 hp Cummins diesel engine, not only will the RT9 haul drills, water tanks, cranes, people, fuel, or other materials smoothly over rough terrain as well as soft or wet ground, but it will also climb steep inclines to access areas that wheeled utility vehicles can’t reach. Buyers can also custom-order the base unit of the cab and carrier for
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manufacturer-specific mounting. Front and rear bolt-on attachments allow easy modification for many applications. The RT9 offers increased carrying capacity and provides 30% more power and torque to the tracks along with 30% more hydraulic output. To improve drivability, the RT9 features a 2-speed hydrostatic travel system with automatic downshift. The Terramac RT9 crawler carrier is the largest carrier in the mid-sized class that can be transported without oversize permitting. It is 17 feet, 7 inches long and 8 feet, 5 inches wide. Excluding mount, the rig stands 9 feet, 3 inches tall with a 20-inch minimum ground clearance. With mount, the carrier’s speed
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Ridgid Adds Self-Leveling Camera Head to SeeSnake Camera System
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Ridgid, a provider of digital inspection technology for the plumbing industry, announces a new self-leveling camera head for its SeeSnake Max rM200 camera system. With its always upright, self-leveling design, the new head was added to help take the guesswork out of inspections. Operators can now use a clear, right-side-up image or video in even the most complicated lines. Ridgid is offering a free self-leveling camera head to existing rM200 owners.
ISM Designs Custom Orifices in Standard Plastic and Metal Fittings
Orifices control flow and speed of the air or liquid that passes through the fitting. ISM makes custom orifices that have been found to be beneficial to engineers and original equipment manufacturers. These individuals are able to design a product using standard size fittings without having to compromise on proper flow objectives. While many orifice types are available, some commonly inserted orifices include ruby, sapphire, brass, stainless steel, polysulfone, and polycarbonate. Circle card no. 73
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precisely laser-marked every 1/100 feet or millimeter. PVDF is durable, highly chemical-resistant, and easy to decontaminate. Tape lengths up to 1000 feet are available. The compact Model 122M mini interface meter now comes with laser-marked PVDF cable in 80 feet. The 122M mini with narrow polyethylene flat tape is also an option. With both new meters, the ⅝-inch diameter probe is pressure-proof up to 500 psi. The reel electronics are more efficient, needing only one 9V battery to operate, and they are certified intrinsically safe for use in explosive environments. Circle card no. 74
Ergodyne announced the expansion of their GloWear high-visibility shirts to include seven new T-shirts and sweatshirts and a design update on polo shirts and a class of sweatshirts. The new and refreshed high-visibility products provide comfort, compliance, and visibility in a single garment (eliminating the need for a hi-vis vest) and are designed to withstand the elements. The new GloWear Hi-Vis line of clothing is ideal for workers needing ANSIcompliant high-visibility clothing. Circle card no. 75
AlturnaMATS Help Protect Ground Areas
AlturnaMATS help eliminate damage to lawns and landscaped areas and provide traction for vehicles operating in
mud or sand. These rugged mats are made of ½inch-thick recycled polyethylene. They withstand vehicles weighing up to 60 tons, bend but do not break, and feature a limited lifetime warranty. AlturnaMATS have been tested in record cold and heat. They are available smooth on one side or smooth on both sides, ideal for removing dirt or gravel. The ground protection mats support 60-ton loads and have a bold cleat design for great traction. They build a roadway or working platform in minutes. Mats leave turf smooth even in soft conditions, so there is no more splintered, warped, or waterlogged plywood. Hosing leaves the mats clean, and they are available in both black and white. Circle card no. 76
Vermeer Moving-Head Design and Mechanical Reset Help Enhance Production
Vermeer introduced three new products to its pneumatic piercing tool lineup. The Vermeer Hole Hammer
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pneumatic piercing tool is a powerful and economical solution that can operate in a full range of soil conditions and applications, with innovative features that provide exceptional control and easy start-up. A moving-head design provides full striking force of the piston to the head of the tool pulverizing stones into the surrounding soil. The residual energy generated is used to help the tool body travel through the compacted bore path. This results in more accuracy in tough soil conditions and also reduced tool deflection. It also incorporates a mechanical reset for the head assembly, helping ensure each blow delivered compacts soil in front of the tool to increase production and accuracy. Because Hole Hammer tools feature a mechanical spring reset design, the head fits tightly to the body of the tool, and results in an easy and smooth-starting tool. The Vermeer Hole Hammer piercing tool is available in 2-, 2½-, and 3-inch sizes.
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Thomas & Betts Brochures Explore Electrical Issues and Solutions
Thomas & Betts has published two series of electrical solution brochures, including electronic versions available at www.tnb.com, as resources in responding to the electrical power and service needs of various markets. Vertical market brochures, a series of 15 brochures, have been produced for specific markets such as water and wastewater treatment facilities, power generation, chemical processing, and food and beverage processing. Solution set brochures, a series of 10 brochures, were developed to address specific issues that are common to many industries such as corrosion prevention, safety, grounding and bonding, and total project cost reduction. Twitter @WaterWellJournl
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5 Auctions AUCTION Midwest Geothermal Drilling Inc. 1418 E. Madison (2/3 mile south of I80/35) Des Moines, Iowa Saturday, November 9, 2013 9:00 a.m. OFFERING BOTH LIVE ONSITE AND WEBCAST BIDDING DRILLING RIGS: 2003 Schramm T450 MII on 7400 International 6 4. Mud rotary, piston pump 5 6, centrifugal mud pump 4 3 13, 300/200 air, 10 rod carousel, rod box, 200 31⁄2 drill rod included. Mud pump rebuilt in 2012. 2000 Simco 7000 with 300/200 compressor, 4 3 13 centrifugal mud pump, 10 rod carousel for 23⁄8 pipe. Mounted on 2000 Sterling 2 Cat diesel 3126. Gus Pech Geo Swing 600 track machine. Perfect for drilling in areas with a tight footprint. TRAILER: 2010 Sure Trac trailer set up for Geo Swing support. Fuel tank, toolboxes, rod box included. (2) GROUTERS: Geo Loop, Armstrong. VAN: 1998 Ford Econoline E350, 7.3L diesel van, 8 cylinder, white. TRUCK: 1999 Ford F350 Super Duty V10 dually, white. SUPPORT ITEMS: Also, miscellaneous tools, rod, pipe (including horizontal), compressors/generators, misc HDPE fittings 11⁄2-8 and numerous smaller items. TERMS: Cash or letter credit from your bank to guarantee your check. A 3% buyers’ premium for onsite purchases. A 6% buyers’ premium for webcast purchases. See our Website HILPIPRE AUCTION CO. WATERLOO, IA 319-235-6007 www.hilpipre.com
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22 Business Opportunities WELL DEVELOPMENT: AirBurst Technology, LLC is seeking qualified individuals or businesses to partner with ABT, in select areas of the country, to represent ABT and perform AirBurst well development services. Target customers are drillers and pump installers, municipalities, industry, irrigators and livestock farmers. Applicants must have an ongoing related water well industry business or previous experience, have an excellent working knowledge of water wells, have existing relationships with drillers and pump installers. A small investment is required. AirBurst will provide equipment and maintain ownership of equipment. Training will be provided at your USA site at minimal cost. Please visit our website at www.airbursttech.com and complete the AirBurst Partner Form at “contact us�.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Complete drilling and service company for sale. 48 years of established customers and still growing in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming. 2 drilling rigs with all support equipment. Shop and house also available. List of equipment is available upon request. Serious inquiries only. Call (308) 436-2584 or (308) 631-0092.
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75 Electric Motors EQUIPMENT WANTED: Electric motors wanted. Vertical hollow shaft pump motors. 20 to 500 hp good or bad, will pick up. PH: (800) 541-1562.
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76 Elevators J & K To o l C o m p a n y I n c .
Kwik Klamps 1 & 2 (adjustable 1 –2 or 21⁄2 – 4 ) NEW – Kwik Klamp 3 (for 6 PVC) Elevators for PVC well casing (sizes 1 –16 ) Heavy Duty PVC Elevators (sizes 4 –8 ) Flush Joint PVC Pipe Clamps (sizes 4 –24 ) www.jktool.com sales@jktool.com Tel 320-563-4967 Fax 320-563-8051
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Standard Manufacturing
Largest water well pipe elevator manufacturing company in the United States.
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(936) 336-6200 (800) 337-0163 Fax: (936) 336-6212 E-Mail: StandardManufacturing @yahoo.com Web site: www.standardmfg.com
SEMCO of Lamar 800-541-1562 Fax 719-336-2402
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80 Employment Driller/Drilling Crew
For temporary hire With or without drill rig Willing to travel 30+ years experience 484-225-8729 610-791-9500
Rig transportation also available.
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HELP WANTED: Regional sales manager. Midwest territory. 50% travel. Requirements: 5+ years experience. Education: BA or equivalent. Medical, life, 401k. Send resume to HR@hydroflopumps.com.
Didn’t find what you were looking for? Try NGWA’s Career Center at www.careers.ngwa.org for more opportunities. Whether you are looking for the right job or the right employee, the NGWA Career Center can provide you with an industry-specific listing to hone your search. Questions? Call Rachel at 800 551.7379, ext 504, or e-mail rjones@ngwa.org. waterwelljournal.com
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Hydraulic drive mud pumps —small and lightweight—
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115 Mud Pumps A PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL GROUND WATER ASSOCIATION
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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. ABCC Drilling LLC is ready and willing to help our drilling industry brothers. Crews available for hire with or w/o drill rig. Call (610) 791-9500 or visit our web site: www.abccdrilling.com
139 Slotting Machines J & K To o l C o m p a n y
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Perforating Machines Affordable, easy to operate automated machines with touch screen programming.
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125 Pump Hoists 2013 Ford Trucks Available
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
S30,000 Pump Hoist, 120,000# 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,945
FOR SALE: 3T Smeal, 2001 F550, 6 spd., 7.3, 4 4, utility box, 84 - CA $22,500 and 5T Smeal, 2004 F550, auto., 6.0, 4 4, utility box, 84 - CA $32,500. Call (800) 288-9355.
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5T Smeal, PR, bed, toolboxes, 2004 Ford F-650, Cummins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,950 S6,000, 44 , 2 spd, 16,000# cap., RC, 2-PR, 11 bed, rec. hitch, toolbox, w/2008 Dodge 4500, diesel, auto., 4 4, truck . . . . $48,950
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S6,000, 35 , 16,000# cap., 2 spd., RC, sandreel, oil cooler, deck engine, 2-96 boxes, 2-PR, 11 bed, 2011 Ford F-350 gas, auto., 4 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,410 S8,000H SEMCO, 36 , 2 spd., RC, 2-PR, aux., SB w/platform, w/1998 International 4700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,950 S12,000H SEMCO, 44 , AS PTO, oil cooler, SR, BO, 2 spd., aux., PR, BC outriggers, light kit, 16 bed, toolbox, 2006 International 4300, auto., yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $87,039
S25,000 SEMCO, 48 , AS PTO, BO, SR, oil cooler, 2 spd., PT hookup, aux., power arm, light kit, 16 bed, toolboxes, 2005 Sterling Acterra, Cat C7, 6 spd. manual, AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,802
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SEMCO Inc.
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 33.
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New condition, completely restored and rebuilt 1974 Super George SG-48 mounted on a 1975 International Harvester truck, Tandem axle with 35,000 original miles. Brand new. $112,000 O.B.O. Call Rick. 1-305-910-4758 Cell. Or rickbluewater @gmail.com. Miami, Florida. U.S.A.
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1996 Driltech D25, Rig #732016, 1996 L8000 Ford, 840 350 air, Cat 3406C engine, 400 4½ 20 drill rod. $165,000 USD. Call Jeff at (615) 804-6767.
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SONIC DRILL CORPORATION Suite 190, 119 N. Commercial St, Bellingham, WA 98225 1.604.792.2000 (ext 104) or 1.604.306.3135
ABCC Drilling LLC is ready and willing to help our drilling industry brothers. Crews available for hire with or w/o drill rig. Call (610) 791-9500 or visit our web site: www.abccdrilling.com
FOR SALE: Reverse circulation/bucket rig. 2007 Gus Pech on Freightliner. 300 new 8 reverse tools 30 bit, 20 rods, air lift circ. 100 , 4 scope with 30 bucket. Diesel up and down, Hi torque, 4 jacks, hose winder, derrick push out, good machine 400K. More tools available, will seperate. Call Gary Sisk (816) 517-4531. FOR SALE: GEOPROBE 5410, 2005 F350 XLT diesel 4 4. 180K mi. and 3k hrs. Auger upgrade ready. Backup camera, on-board water system and 1kw GFCI power. New E-Rated Mickey Thompson all-terrain tires. Job site ready, basic tooling/supplies included. Well cared for by owner/operator. $36k. Call (919) 570-5588.
133 Rig Parts Enid Drill Systems Inc www.eniddrill.com Enid Drill Systems Inc 580-234-5971 www.eniddrill.com Fax 580-234-5980 580-234-5971 Fax 580-234-5980
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Ground Water Monitoring Instrumentation Geokon, Inc. manufactures high quality hydrological instrumentation suitable for a variety of ground water monitoring applications.
Phone: 760-384-1085
Geokon instruments utilize vibrating wire technology providing measurable advantages and proven long-term stability.
Fax: 760-384-0044
The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology Geokon, Incorporated 48 Spencer Street Lebanon, New Hampshire 03766 | USA
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186 Well Screens
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
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INDEX OF
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A.O. Smith Water Systems 1 22 (800) 365-4300 www.permatank.com A.Y. McDonald Mfg. 2 3 (800) 292-2737 www.aymcdonald.com AMS/Art’s Mfg. 4 19 (800) 635-7330 www.ams-samplers.com American Water Summit 5 90 www.americanwatersummit.com AquaLocate 6 38 (800) 251-2920 www.aqualocate.com Ashland Specialty Ingredients 7 1 www.ashland.com/ dispersiblecmc Baker Mfg., Water Systems Division 8 74 (800) 523-0224 www.bakermfg.com Baroid 3 IBC (877) 379-7412 www.baroididp.com
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Barrett Supply 9 (800) 364-2124 www.barrettpumpstop.com Boshart Industries 10 (800) 561-3164 www.boshart.com C.R.I. Pumps 11 www.cripumps.com Central Mine Equipment 12 (800) 325-8827 www.cmeco.com Cotey Chemical 13 (806) 747-2096 www.coteychemical.com Eno Scientific 14 (910) 778-2660 www.enoscientific.com GEFCO/King Oil Tools 15 (800) 759-7441 www.gefco.com Geo-Hydro Supply 16 (800) 820-1005 www.geohydrosupply.com Geoprobe ® Systems 17 (800) 436-7762 www.geoprobe.com
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Geothermal Supply 18 67 (270) 786-3010 www.geothermalsupply.com Givens International Sales 19 91 (270) 533-6378 www.givensinternational.com Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem Brand 20 63 www.xyleminc.com Grundfos Pumps 21 IFC (913) 227-3400 www.us.grundfos.com Harwil 22 91 (805) 988-6800 HydroFlo Pumps 23 43 www.hydroflopumps.com In-Situ 24 71 (800) 446-7488 www.in-situ.com Jet-Lube 25 77 (800) 538-5823 (713) 678-4604 (fax) Laibe/Versa-Drill 26 17 (317) 231-2250 www.laibecorp.com
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LAKOS 27 67 (800) 344-7205 www.lakos.com Little Beaver 28 14 (800) 227-7515 www.littlebeaver.com Lorentz Solar Water Pumps 29 OBC (888) 535-4788 (866) 593-0777 www.lorentz.de Marks Products/ Allegheny Instruments 30 67 (800) 255-1353 www.geovision.org MARL Technologies 31 11 (800) 404-4463 www.marltechnologies.com Merrill Mfg. 32 34 (712) 732-2760 www.merrillmfg.com M-I SWACO 33 4 (713) 739-0222 www.miswaco.com Mount Sopris Instruments 34 39 (303) 279-3211 www.mountsopris.com
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Mud Technology International (903) 675-3240 www.mud-tech.com NGWA/b2u (800) 551-7379 www.ngwa.org NGWA/Certification (800) 551-7379 www.ngwa.org NGWA/Cost Calculators (800) 551-7379 www.ngwa.org NGWA/Director Candidates School (800) 551-7379 www.ngwa.org NGWA/ Groundwater Expo (800) 551-7379 www.ngwa.org NGWA/ NGWREF Auction (800) 551-7379 www.ngwa.org/ngwref
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National Pump 42 13 (800) 966-5240 www.nationalpumpcompany.com North Houston Machine 43 65 (800) 364-6973 nhmi2@earthlink.net Premier Silica 44 11 (800) 947-7263 www.premiersilica.com Pullmaster Winch 45 53 (604) 594-4444 www.pullmaster.com Robbco Pumps 46 57 (806) 749-7475 www.robbcopumps.com Rockmore International 47 62 (503) 682-1001 www.rockmore-intl.com Schramm 48 41 (610) 696-2500 www.schramm.com SEMCO 49 33 (719) 336-9006 www.semcooflamar.com
Shakti Pumps 50 45 (818) 231-0455 www.shaktipumps.com Solinst 51 15 (800) 661-2023 www.solinst.com Southwire 52 27 (770) 832-4590 www.southwire.com Star Iron Works 53 47 (814) 427-2555 www.starironworks.com Sumoto 54 10 0444/490515 www.sumoto.com Ulbrich Stainless Steel 55 12 (800) 243-1676 www.ulbrichshapedwire.com Unitra 56 7 (281) 240-1500 www.unitrainc.com Vanair 57 70 (800) 526-8817 www.vanair.com Voss Technologies 58 16 (800) 247-6294
Water-Right 59 (920) 739-9401 www.water-right.com WILO USA 60 (403) 276-9456 www.wilo-na.com Woodford Mfg. 61 (719) 574-1101 www.woodfordmfg.com WorldWide Electric 62 (800) 808-2131 www.worldwideelectric.net Wyo-Ben 63 (800) 548-7055 www.wyoben.com Yaskawa America 64 (800) YASKAWA www.yaskawa.com
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CLOSING
TIME
NGWA will honor several in the industry with awards at the Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting. Pictured is NGWA Past President John Pitz, CPI, (left), congratulating Brian Berkowitz, Ph.D., the 2012 M. King Hubbert Award winner.
The exhibit hall will give attendees the opportunity to get close to the latest products from the industry’s manufacturers and suppliers.
Live music got everyone excited for Nashville at last year’s kickoff reception. The Expo 2014 Kickoff will have a concert by country music hit makers The Bellamy Brothers.
Some of the workshops will be filled with attendees wanting to learn the latest about the groundwater industry. “Closing Time” is the page of Water Well Journal that showcases—you! It will always feature a few pictures of people at work at job sites around the world. Please send in photos and brief descriptions and you just
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The hallways are always packed as the Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting offers hours of professional development and networking opportunities.
may be the subject on the last page of an issue of WWJ. And remember, if your photo is selected as the cover image of WWJ, you receive $250. If your photos are selected, you will be
asked to fill out a photo disclaimer form that grants the National Ground Water Association the royalty-free right to display the photos. Please send high-resolution digital photos to tplumley@ngwa.org.
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