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Featured ARTICLES 22 Making It Safer By Jennifer Strawn

Safety advancements on drilling rigs reduce on-the-job accidents. 29 Keeping Your House in Order By Mike Price

Practicing good housekeeping on the job site is essential for preventing safety accidents. 49 2014 Water Well Journal Buyers Guide 50 Index of Products and Services 67 Directory of Suppliers and Manufacturer Representatives 71 Directory of Manufacturers

About the cover: A Schramm T130XD rig with a GF hydraulic automated rod loader drills water wells in Nevada for National Exploration Wells & Pumps. Rod loaders such as this are designed for contractor safety. For more on safety, see the cover story on page 22 and a feature story on 29. Photo submitted by Jim Wright of National Exploration Wells & Pumps.

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Featured COLUMNISTS 32 Safety Matters By Alexandra Walsh

Safety in the Heat Know how to work safely when the temperatures rise.

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WWJ DEPARTMENTS 6 First Up In-Depth Reading 8 Editor’s Note The Power of Networking 10 In This Issue 11 Your Feedback 12 Industry Newsline Rocky Brands recalls steel-toed shoes 18 The Log Position paper on hydraulic fracturing released 20 Web Notes Variety of safety products available online 92 Coming Events 93 Industry Newsmakers Franklin Electric Co. Inc. gets new chief information officer 94 Featured Products 96 Index of Advertisers 99 Classified Marketplace

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You Want What? A driller goes to the drawing board to get creative in tackling a doozy of a job.

38 Engineering Your Business By Ed Butts, PE, CPI

Forty Years and Counting This month marks 40 years in the groundwater industry for the author.

42 The After Market By Ron Slee

Managing the Repair and Maintenance Businesses How do you measure labor efficiency?

44 Your Money By William Lynott

Paying Dividends You must understand dividends to know the true potential impact of your investments.

46 ACT Like a Sales Pro By Julie Hansen

What’s Your “X Factor”? Stop selling commodities and start selling solutions. The views expressed in the columns are the authors’ opinions based on their professional experience.

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lake Slate, Geoprobe® DI Specialist, demonstrates the company’s 2.25-inch Groutable Hydraulic Profiling Tool (HPT) at the Geoprobe Open House. Two lines are deployed with the probe: one for reading electrical conductivity/HPT and the other for injecting grout upon removal of the tool string. The on-screen view shows electrical reading and HPT pressure recorded during the logging event. The open house took place April 24 in Salina, Kansas, and featured demonstrations of Geoprobe equipment for current and potential customers. Photo by WWJ Editor Thad Plumley. First Up is a page of Water Well Journal that showcases—you! Please send in photos and brief descriptions and you just may be “first up” in an issue of WWJ! And remember, if your photo is selected for the cover of WWJ, you’ll 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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itting down at my assigned table at a customer appreciation dinner hosted by Geoprobe Systems had the feel of an event hosted by the United Nations. I introduced myself to those sitting across from me—there was a gentleman from Belgium who was sitting beside someone from Australia. Sitting beside me was a group of industry professionals from Taiwan. And that was just my table. In all, the event had nearly 300 attendees representing six nations and consisted of one day of seminars and a second of demonstrations and factory tours. It was also an awesome example of the power of networking. It’s one thing to chat with professionals in your area. It’s another to share ideas with people from around the country. But when you can converse with colleagues from all around the world? Wow! Over the course of the dinner, my group discussed the state of the industry in their respective areas, effects government plays on the profession in everyone’s country, the different pieces of equipment owned and used by everyone, and strategies for drilling and working in inclement What if the person beside weather. them had gone through You might not think weather conditions in Belgium and Australia can rea dilemma similar sult in meaningful talk, but you’d be to what they just faced? wrong. It was all incredibly interesting and incredibly useful. I’m sure everyone left with ideas to take home. And that was all before the second day when staff from Geoprobe Systems demonstrated brand new and current equipment. Geoprobe professionals talked with the attendees throughout the demonstrations—a lot. Again, it was networking, but of a different sort. It was not contractors talking with contractors, but manufacturers talking with contractors. It was the people who make the equipment talking with people who go out in the field and use it. The group from Geoprobe asked a lot of questions and then sat back and listened. “Would you use this?” “Why don’t you think this would work for you?” “How could this operate better for you?” I was told Geoprobe engineers have a list of customer suggestions they have received and work through all of them. I was also showed a new piece of equipment and told, “It’s almost all customer suggestions.” That’s a powerful statement. That’s also the power of networking. I’ve seen people come to professional development offerings who sit down, listen, and leave without saying anything to anyone. What a lost opportunity. What if the person beside them had gone through a dilemma similar to what they just faced? What if the person beside them supplied or made a tool that could have aided the person in that dilemma? Network with professionals whenever you can. You may not meet someone from around the world, but you may get to know someone who can make a world of difference for you.

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he June 2014 issue of Water Well Journal contains our annual buyers guide as well as timely articles as June is National Safety Month. Here is more of what appears on the pages ahead. The 2014 Water Well Journal Buyers Guide starts on page 49. Viewing is essential if you are in the market for new equipment or tools. The guide is divided into three sections. The first is an index of products and services. It’s followed by a directory of manufacturers, and a directory of suppliers and manufacturer representatives. The index features a detailed list of products and services used in the industry. The directories feature equipment descriptions and complete contact information, making it easier when it’s time to make that next purchase. BUYERS GUIDE INDEX

Index of products and services . . . . . . . 50

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Directory of manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . 71

Safety is highlighted in a pair of feature articles and a column. Safety advancements on drilling rigs is the subject of freelance writer Jennifer Strawn’s cover story, “Making It Safer,” on page 22. Strawn speaks with drilling rig manufacturers and a compliance manager for a drilling company on the importance of safety enhancements being added to rigs. These rig enhancements include rod handlers and loaders and au- Jennifer Strawn tomated breakout wrenches to reduce strains, sprains, and serious injuries related to rod handling. National Exploration Wells and Pumps headquartered in Woodland, California, not only added rod handlers to its Schramm rigs, but put a forklift or backhoe with each of its rigs to move tooling so workers don’t need to move any pipe by hand. Many rig manufacturers are now offering optional automated rod handling systems for their rigs. These handlers allow drillers to manipulate drilling rods from a set of controls with no need to physically handle drilling rods. Senior Editor Mike Price writes how practicing good housekeeping on the job site is essential for preventing safety accidents in a feature article that was previously published in the June 2012 issue of WWJ. The article, “Keeping Your House in Order” on page 29, provides timeless information on job site safety and includes a checklist of key safety points to consider. Price speaks with a safety professional who warns in a financially Mike Price strapped economy housekeeping tends to take a backseat to productivity. He argues it shouldn’t because numerous injuries that happen on the job and require an employee to be on restricted duty, depending on the severity of the injury, can affect the contractor’s EMR (Experience Modification Rate) or the contractor’s DART (Days Away, Restricted or Transferred). The monthly installment of the Safety Matters column covers an important topic as summer is here—and the hot weather that comes with it has already arrived in some regions of the country too. The column, “Safety in the Heat,” starts on page 32 and columnist Alexandra Walsh points out water well drillers and pump installers are at an increased risk of heat-related illness because they are often exposed to hot and humid conditions for long periods of time, so it is Alexandra Walsh imperative they know how to protect themselves. Knowing how to work safely in hot weather can help prevent heat-stress injuries and heat stroke, the most serious heat-related disorder which can result in death. Walsh goes over the different disorders such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat rash; explains how to protect yourself from them; and how to provide assistance to coworkers who are stricken with such injuries. She also explains the “heat index,” a single value taking both temperature and humidity into account. The higher the heat index, the hotter the weather feels. Walsh points out the heat index is a better measure than air temperature for estimating the risk from environmental heat sources to workers. 10 䡲 June 2014 WWJ

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Your FEEDBACK By Ed Butts, PE, CPI

Through the Years All Those Well Pumps Ago Part 3(c): Submersible Pumps

ow that we have discussed submersible motors, cable, and controls, let’s finish this series with some stories about the pumps themselves.

Aermotor Submersible Pumps During my first few years in the pump business, our firm (Ace Pump Sales and Service) was selling and installing a locally popular line of submersible pumps that is still around (Aermotor) with five flow series ranging from 5 gpm all the way up to 50 gpm. You might remember the name of Aermotor from the first part of this series as they are truly one of the pioneer pump companies, having been around since 1888, and with Dempster was cited as one of the original innovators of windmills. In our case, the Aermotor line of submersible pumps was sold and stocked by a local distributor who also happened to be one of my mentors, and who also would virtually guarantee that the unit we required would be available just about whenever we needed it. Owing to the typical well capacities and depths, home sizes, watering needs, and pressure requirements, the 12 gpm (model SD-12) and 19 gpm (model SD19) series of submersible pumps, fitted up to ¾ hp up to 2 hp motors, were the most popular selections for our area. In fact, I would venture to say the 12 gpm Ed Butts, PE, CPI, is the chief engineer at 4B Engineering & Consulting, Salem, Oregon. He has more than 35 years experience in the water well business, specializing in engineering and business management. He can be reached at epbpe@juno.com.

As we pulled the unit from the well, we proceeded very slowly and tried to be careful not to do anything that would send things over the edge. pump end fitted with a 1 hp motor (known as a model SD-12-100) was, by far, the most common selection we made for the typical 80 feet to 100 feet depth of new and old wells we worked with between 1974 through 1976.

Model SD-12-100 Submersible Pump There is a specific reason I cite the fact that the SD-12-100 unit was the most popular we used during the mid1970s. The SD-12-100 also happened to be the one unit we experienced the most warranty problems with, namely broken straps. You see, most current types of submersible pumps use an outer shell that houses the impeller stack. But the SD-12-100 submersible well pump used four external stainless steel straps placed at a 90-degree spacing that ran from the motor bracket on up to the discharge head which, when properly and evenly tightened, secured the individual stages together and sealed them from leakage (see Figure 1). It was very strange to me that the SD-12-100 was the one unit that seemed to be most prone to the “broken strap plague” we endured for about 18 months. Now, at this point I wish to state I have no intent or desire to disparage the Aermotor pump line we used and installed at the time. In fact, to the

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contrary, the SD (5-19 gpm) and SE series (30-50 gpm) of Aermotor submersible well pumps were some of the best and toughest submersible pumps I ever worked with, especially in sandy well conditions. Other than the broken strap experiences, they gave us surprisingly few other problems. Whether it was the flexibility between the stages due to the use of the straps, the Lexan plastics they used for the impellers and diffusers, or the internal design, I’m not sure but I do know these pumps would often keep running and pumping even after a comparable brand and size seized up from sand pumping. To be clear, I am not implying the pump end wouldn’t incur some wear and damage from sand pumping. I’m only saying we were often able to clean up a sandy well to an acceptable level, using an Aermotor submersible pump. Some of these sandy wells were either new wells that had not been adequately developed during construction or, most often, were older wells that had formerly been equipped with a jet pump the owner wished to upgrade to a new submersible pump. As I continue, I would like to state I only wish to detail the experiences we had with this particular line of pumps and the excellent service the manufacturer and distributor provided to correct the problems. Unfortunately, as we all know, the submersible pump and motor always reside at the lowest region of the installation, at the lowest end of the drop pipe, and often at the bottom of the well. So then, the failures we incurred with the broken straps often resulted in fishing jobs. Most were successful, but many were not.

was unbelievable. I don’t know what they were called back then, but the name was usually accompanied with the phrase “son of a %#&!*.” That thing has floated around the industry since then from company to company. It was called “Moyno” for a while, then in later years was referred to as a “progressive cavity pump.” For a while they were used on small high-pressure pumps in a car wash. They are still

around. We recently installed a sludge press at our sewerage plant, and this has a couple of these pumps included to pump sludge with. That’s the end of my reminiscing. I’ll bet you and I could sit down and tell stories for hours. Jim Whitney Whitney Pump Service Inc. Knoxville, Illinois

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Industry NEWSLINE Rocky Brands Recalls Steel-Toed Shoes Due to Compression Hazard

he 6800 recalled shoes, 6-inch tall, brown leather, steel-toed shoes with dark brown padding at the ankles sold under the Georgia Boot brand name, could fail to protect the wearer’s feet in an impact. On the outward side, the boots have a tag with the words “Met-Guard” at the stitching and the Georgia Boot logo near the heel. A white label on inside of the tongue of the recalled boots have the Georgia Boot logo, the product number “G9075” on the left side, a date code between 01-12 and 10-13 in the MM-YY format on the right side, and the words “Men’s Georgia Metatarsal 6-inch Brown.” These boots were sold at Lehigh Outfitters stores, traveling ShoeMobiles, online at www.lehighoutfitters.com, www.lehighsafetyshoes.com, and through client websites nationwide from January 2012 to November 2013 for

about $150. Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Rocky Brands for a free replacement pair of boots. For more information, visit www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/RockyBrands-Recalls-Georgia-Boot-SteelToed-Shoes/.

Public Comment Period Opens for Proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jointly released a proposed rule on March 25 to clarify protection under the Clean Water Act for streams and wetlands that form the foundation of the nation’s water resources. Determining Clean Water Act protection for streams and wetlands became confusing and complex following Supreme Court decisions in 2001 and 2006. The proposed rule clarifies protection for streams and wetlands. The proposed

definitions of waters will apply to all Clean Water Act programs. According to the EPA’s news release, the proposed rule does not protect any new types of waters that have not historically been covered under the Clean Water Act and is consistent with the Supreme Court’s more narrow reading of Clean Water Act jurisdiction. Specifically, the proposed rule clarifies under the Clean Water Act: • Most seasonal and rain dependent streams are protected. • Wetlands near rivers and streams are protected. • Other types of waters may have more uncertain connections with downstream water, and protection will be evaluated through a case-specific analysis of whether the connection is or is not protecting similarly situated waters in certain geographic areas or adding to the categories of waters protected without case-specific analysis. NEWS continues on page 14

Collaborating with contractors “It’s fundamental for Franklin Electric to be a part of the National Ground Water Association because NGWA is the primary contractor association in the United States. “This is the core business for Franklin Electric. “Everything we do is geared toward collaborating with contractors and our relationship with NGWA enables us to do that.” Franklin Electric NGWA member since 1956

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NEWS from page 12 The proposed rule preserves the Clean Water Act exemptions and exclusions for agriculture, according to agency statements. Additionally, the EPA and the Army Corps coordinated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop an interpretive rule to ensure that 53 specific conservation practices that protect or improve water quality will not be subject to Section 404 dredged or fill permitting requirements. The agencies plan to work together to implement these new exemptions and periodically review and update USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service conservation practice standards and activities that would qualify under the exemption. Any agriculture activity that does not result in the discharge of a pollutant to waters of the U.S. still does not require a permit. The proposed rule also helps states and tribes. According to a study by the Environmental Law Institute, 36 states have legal limitations on their ability to fully protect waters that aren’t covered by the Clean Water Act.

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A 91-day public comment period opened on April 21 on the proposed rule. People can submit comments on the proposed rule online, through email, regular mail, or by courier until July 21, 2014. Read the Federal Register at www .federalregister.gov for instructions on how to submit a comment.

Study Shows Schoolchildren Exposed to Arsenic Have Lower IQ Scores

study by researchers at Columbia University reports schoolchildren from three school districts in Maine exposed to arsenic in drinking water experienced declines in child intelligence, according to Newsroom America. While earlier studies conducted by the researchers in South Asia and Bangladesh showed exposure to arsenic in drinking water is negatively associated with child intelligence, this is the first study to examine intelligence against individual water arsenic exposures in the United States.

The research team was led by Joseph Graziano, Ph.D., professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. It assessed 272 children in grades 3-5 who were on average 10 years old from three school districts in Maine where household wells are the predominant source for drinking water and cooking. The Augusta area in particular was studied because of earlier research indicating higher than normal exposures. Using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, the most often used assessment tool for measuring intelligence in children ages 6-16, the researchers found arsenic in household water was associated with decreased scores on most Wechsler indices. After adjusting for maternal IQ and education, characteristics of the home environment, school district, and number of siblings, the children who were exposed to greater than 5 parts arsenic per billion of household well water showed reductions in full scale, working memory, perceptual reasoning and ver-

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bal comprehension scores and losses of five to six points, considered a significant decline that may translate to problems in school, according to Gail Wasserman, Ph.D., professor of medical psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia, and the study’s first author. Water samples were taken at the point of entry into the home via connection to the garden hose and at the consumption point, the kitchen sink. The researchers also considered drinking habits, length of residence in the home, well construction, and use of filtering procedures.

Only 2% of the area underlain by basin-fill aquifers in the study area was predicted to equal or exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency drinking-water standard for nitrate (10 milligrams per liter), whereas 43% of the area was predicted to equal or exceed the standard for arsenic (10 micrograms per liter). Printed copies of the map, including a double-sided large map plate and a description pamphlet, are available. Contact Kimberly Beisner at kbeisner @usgs.gov with a mailing address to obtain a printed copy.

NAM Poll Shows Voters Want Candidates Who Support Simpler Tax Code In recognition of Tax Day on April 15, the National Association of Manufacturers drew attention to how significant tax reform is to American voters. In a poll released on April 14, voters said they want policymakers to work together to enact a simpler, fairer tax code. Of particular interest, American taxpayers are taking a big picture look at tax reform, offering strong support NEWS continues on page 16

Housing Starts Rise 2.8% in March

ousing starts climbed 2.8% in March to a 946,000 annualized rate after February’s 920,000 pace, which was higher than previously reported, the U.S. Commerce Department reported in April. The median estimate of 78 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News called for an increase to 970,000. Housing starts are important to the water well industry as it can indicate possible construction of new water well systems. Work on single-family properties climbed 6% to a 635,000 rate in March from 599,000 the prior month. Construction of multifamily projects, such as condominiums and apartment buildings, fell 3.1% to an annual rate of 311,000. Improving weather probably played a role in the gain in starts as construction surged 65.5% in the Midwest and 30.7% in the Northeast. Starts dropped 9.1% in the South, the slowest pace since October, and 4.5% in the West, a six-month low.

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WKU, Partners Conduct Advanced Groundwater Monitoring at Museum Sinkhole

ince a catastrophic sinkhole opened up February 12 at the National

Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and swallowed eight rare Corvettes, a diverse team of professionals has been working together with the museum, led by Scott, Murphy, & Daniel LLC Construction, to assess and remediate the collapse. As part of this effort, Western Kentucky University and project partners are collecting data to research the various environmental factors contributing to the cause and evolution of the sinkhole. These types of collapse features are common in karst regions, like south central Kentucky, where water flows underground and forms caves and voids as it dissolves away bedrock. Since water flowing underground is part of the process of sinkhole development over geologic time and often difficult to research since it exists underground, a method to monitor stormwater and groundwater in karst regions that can capture high-resolution data about water movement is necessary. YSI Inc. designed a new, submersible water monitoring sonde, the EXO II, which is capable of capturing and logging high-resolution (every 10 minutes

in this case), continuous data for several parameters, including water depth, pH, temperature, specific conductivity, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and others. The logger can be used in wells, streams, or any other water monitoring location. Through a partnership between WKUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Water Resource Studies, Fondriest Environmental, YSI, the City of Bowling Green Public Works Department, and the National Corvette Museum, one of these EXO II sondes outfitted with multiple water parameter probes was loaned to the WKU Center for use at the museum sinkhole site. The sonde is being used to monitor water in an adjacent pond area that serves to collect runoff and exists as a perched water feature, which can provide information as work continues of any changes in the water from the drilling process and storms that could pose a threat to the remediation process. This monitoring provides an additional measure of safety and data collection to help understand the dynamics of the sinkhole and its natural formation processes.

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The Geoprobe® Open House began with the introduction of the Geoprobe 8150LS Rotary Sonic, the newest and largest addition to the company’s drilling line. The open house which featured more than 20 demonstrations and tours of Geoprobe’s facilities was held on April 24 in Salina, Kansas.

Geoprobe Systems’ Fourth Open House Draws Nearly 300 Attendees

he doors to the steel crate opened, rock music blared, and Geoprobe Systems’ latest—the 8150LS Rotary Sonic—slowly started coming out of the enclosure. It was quite a beginning to the fourth Geoprobe Open House on April 24 in Salina, Kansas. And it worked. Geoprobe’s newest and biggest piece of equipment drew an audible reaction from the nearly 300 attendees. Unfortunately, lightning and rain in the area delayed seeing the machine demonstrate its capabilities for a few hours, but the weather did not delay the enthusiasm for the event. “I think it was great,” says Roddy Qualls of Roddy Qualls Environmental Drilling in Fort Worth, Texas. “These (open houses) are a chance to see things up close. You leave knowing exactly what you want or need.” The open house was the fourth for Geoprobe and brought together its staff, current customers, and potential customers from all around the world. Six nations were represented. It featured demonstrations on new and current equipment and a tour of Geoprobe’s facilities in the Salina area. Held every other year, it has grown into a two-day event. For the second time, attendees who arrived one day before the open house could sit in on an all-day session on direct imaging or another session on servicing equipment. Twitter @WaterWellJournl

That first day concluded with a customer appreciation dinner held at the Salina Country Club and featured entertainment from professional comedian Bob Stromberg. “A lot of people make sure they find us and say, ‘Thank you for having us,’ but we were tickled pink people from around the world are coming to Salina to visit us,” says Tom Christy, vice president of Geoprobe Systems. “We have a lot of interaction with the operators. We get good feedback on new products and we appreciate that.” Among the equipment demonstrated were four new pieces: the rotary sonic, the Geoprobe 3230DT, a 3.75-inch probe rod system with 2-inch slim prepacks, and the DT375 tooling system. The sonic machine is equipped with a GV5 sonic oscillator and a new 50K class drill head developed and built by Geoprobe Systems. The 3230 features direct push with a new GH70 hammer, four-speed rotary driver for auger drilling and rock coring, and automatic drop hammer for Standard Penetration Test applications. There were also demonstrations on more than 15 other pieces of equipment or tools, many of which had some new features and updates. Among those covered were probe rod systems, directpush systems, sampling systems, and more. “The open house is a great opportunity to see things,” says Qualls, who attended the event two years ago before buying his first piece of Geoprobe

Dave Golden (left) and Lee Shaw (blue hardhat), lead an afternoon demonstration with the Geoprobe® Model 7822DT using new Dual Tube 3.75-inch soil sampling equipment introduced at the event.

Geoprobe President Mel Kejr welcomes attendees to the Geoprobe Open House. All photos by WWJ Editor Thad Plumley. equipment. “You also have a chance to talk to other customers who have comparable equipment you may be interested in. You can ask them about it to decide if it will work for you.” A big part of the open house focuses on what attendees are saying about what they are seeing up close. Geoprobe staff listens to customers’ advice, suggestions, and comments shared throughout the event. “We always say, ‘We’re going to throw the spaghetti against the wall and see what sticks,’” Christy says. “It helps us so much. We’ve had negative feedback at these and learned from it. The operators of our equipment are practical people. They tell us what works and doesn’t work.” –By Thad Plumley

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NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL GROUND WATER ASSOCIATION

NGWA Releases Updated Position Paper on Hydraulic Fracturing NGWA’s updated Hydraulic Fracturing: Meeting the Nation’s Energy Needs While Protecting Groundwater Resources position paper presents the official position of the Association. The paper identifies steps to take to protect the country’s valuable groundwater and drinking water supplies while addressing the nation’s energy needs through increased oil and gas development using hydraulic fracturing. Defining the oil and gas hydraulic fracturing process as “a method where fluids are injected under very high pressures to create fractures that extend from a borehole hundreds of feet into surrounding rock formations,” the paper supports additional studies, field-based research, and groundwater monitoring while finding that currently no widespread water quality or quantity issues have been definitively documented that are attributable to the oil and gas hydraulic fracturing process itself. However, there have been several cases of water contamination related to oil and gas activities such as faulty casing installations, unsealed abandoned wells, or poor management of materials and chemicals at the surface.

Defined as the official position of the Association on issues of federal legislative or regulatory importance to the groundwater industry, position papers are based on generally accepted scientific and technical understanding and, if applicable to the subject matter, to striking a balance of human and environmental needs. Position papers are subject to approval by the NGWA Board of Directors. To read the position paper, visit www.NGWA.org under the Advocacy/ Awareness tab.

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Contractor Joins NGWA Certified Ranks in March One groundwater professional joined the ranks of NGWA’s Voluntary Certification Program in March. NGWA welcomed Stanley M. White, CWD, of Mobile, Alabama, as the newest certified well driller. White is a licensed driller in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. He got involved in the industry in 1978 at White Well Drilling Co. Inc. started by his grandfather in 1954. Along with doing geotechnical drilling for Thompson Engineering Inc., he owns Phoenix Drilling Services in Mobile. In all, 14 exams were administered for NGWA certification in March, with seven of those passing. Seventeen exams were taken for state licensure purposes, with three passing scores. In the first quarter of the year, there were 34 certification exams given (18 passing) and 74 state licensing exams administered (21 passing). If you have questions about the NGWA certification programs, contact Jessica Rhoads, NGWA industry practices administrator/certification coordinator, at jrhoads@ngwa.org, or call (800) 551-7379, ext. 511. If outside the United States, call (614) 898-7791, ext. 511.

NGWA Adds 257 New Members in March NGWA added 257 new members in March. The total consisted of 134 contractors, 97 scientists and engineers, 10 students, 8 manufacturers, 5 suppliers, 2 associates, and 1 public works employee member. A total of 886 members renewed their membership as well. To learn more about NGWA and how to become a member, visit www.NGWA .org/Membership. waterwelljournal.com

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MAKING IT SAFER Safety advancements on drilling rigs reduce on-the-job accidents. By Jennifer Strawn

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rilling a water well can be a dangerous job. That’s why rig manufacturers are adding safety features that not only improve productivity but the safety of workers as well. “The landscape of drilling is changing, and the water well industry is changing pretty rapidly,” says Jim Hopkins, president and CEO of Laibe Corp. in Indianapolis, Indiana. “There’s a lot more safety requirements, especially for water well drillers who are now doing work on any kind of mine or in the oilfields.” To meet the safety requirements of some of its clients, companies like National Exploration Wells and Pumps headquartered in Woodland, California, add what it calls “engineered solutions” to the Schramm rigs it purchases. These rig enhancements include rod handlers and loaders and automated breakout wrenches to reduce strains, sprains, and serious injuries related to rod handling. Schramm adds some of these enhancements to the rigs while others are designed by National to fit their needs. Now, most major rig manufacturers are adding some or all of these safety features to their rigs to make the job safer for groundwater contractors everywhere.

Rod handlers and loaders Manual rod handling is one of the most dangerous aspects of drilling and a focus for rig manufacturers. “You’re handling anywhere from 200 to 330 pounds of steel that’s 20 feet in length,” Hopkins says. “You’re trying to manhandle that and manipulate where that goes, and it’s very dangerous. It’s really heavy and not safely controllable.” Many rig manufacturers are now offering optional automated rod handling systems for their rigs. These handlers allow drillers to manipulate drilling rods from a set of controls with no need to physically handle drilling rods. “It gets everyone out from under the pipe,” says Brock Yordy, product manager with GEFCO in Enid, Oklahoma. Rod handlers such as one on this Schramm T130 rig owned by National Exploration Wells & Pumps eliminate the need for contractors to handle drilling rod, a dangerous task at job sites. Twitter @WaterWellJournl

“You no longer need a rig helper to tooling so workers don’t need to move stand up a rod and put it over the next any pipe by hand. rod and bring the top head down.” “Our guys don’t even need to touch Laibe introduced its automated rod pipe anymore,” says Jim Wright, comhandling system in 1999 and offers it pliance manager with National. “The as an optional feature on its Versa-Drill forklift or backhoe loads them into the V-100NG, V-1040DP, and V-1040TRX rod racks and the racks position them.” rigs and as a standard feature on its VAutomated breakout 2000NG, V-2000ADP, and V-2095EXP rigs. Operated from the console or by a wrenches wired/wireless remote control, the sysUsing pipe wrenches to break the tem is designed with redundant logic so pipe apart can also lead to serious ona driller can’t drop a rod unless several the-job injuries. A pipe wrench can buttons are pushed at once. kick back and cause major problems for “It takes the thought process out of contractors. Fingers can get pinched or the driller’s hands,” Hopkins says. “It worse—you can lose a finger. makes it so that, unless they override it, “I’ve also seen the driller grab the no injuries can occur.” wrong lever on the control panel. He GEFCO offers a rod handler on its thinks he’s rotating it left and he acci4550 water well/geothermal rig. Like dentally rotates it right,” Wright says. other rod handlers, it has safety systems “All of a sudden that pipe wrench to prevent accidents. comes swinging back around on the rod “You can’t pick up the rod and turn it rotation. You can hit somebody and into the table, for example, because the cause severe chest injuries like broken switch is saying the table’s still out and ribs.” we’ll smash something or drop something,” Yordy says. “It’s like “I would say we’re making the backup sensors in cars that beep when you’re about to back into next generation of drills. something, except the system They’re not only safer, but they won’t let you complete the control.” also increase productivity.” Geoprobe Systems includes an optional rod handling arm on its More manufacturers are adding auto81 Series sonic rigs, which are designed mated breakout wrench systems to their to handle rods with multiple diameters. rigs so workers no longer need to use Like other rod handling systems, it’s set manual pipe wrenches to break apart the up to prevent unsafe operation. For expipe. ample, it stops operating if it bumps into GEFCO is adding a fully automated something or senses someone standing breakout wrench system to its newest on the arm of the rod handler. rig, which will be released in July. The Geoprobe also has a drop rack syssystem uses clamps to grab the pipe and tem for its direct push machines that spin it to break it apart. improves safety by easily moving a “Our goal is to get the rig helper out drop rack full of tools to the job site. from under those rods and get him “It helps define a work zone, which preparing casing to be put in the ground I think is critical to improving job site or doing other things that aren’t under safety,” says Victor Rotonda, the Norththose drill rods,” Yordy says. east and Mid-Atlantic regional manager Geoprobe also has a clamp breakout with Geoprobe Systems. “All you have system on one of its direct push mato do is take it out, turn it around, and chines. Hydraulic breakout systems are set it down. When guys started doing more common and are available on this, they set a routine. Even if the site many manufacturers’ rigs, including is different, they’re familiar with their Laibe’s Versa-Drills and Geoprobe’s work zone because they set up the same sonic drilling rigs. way every time.” National modified some of its National not only added rod handlers Schramm rigs to include Air Drill breakto its Schramm rigs, but put a forklift or SAFER continues on page 24 backhoe with each of its rigs to move WWJ June 2014 䡲 23

SAFER from page 23 out systems. They also use Scorpion Tools’ products to help their drillers break apart pipe safely. “We don’t need to use those big 60inch pipe wrenches anymore,” Wright says. “Back strains caused by breaking apart pipe is now nearly nonexistent. When we do see back strain, it’s from something unrelated to pipe, like lifting a bag of sand.”

Rotation guards and safety cages Guards and safety cages built around rotating parts are common in the mining industry and in Australia where safety requirements are more strict, but they are just now becoming more common on water well drilling rigs. “You’re not really seeing them on auger rigs yet, but I think you’ll see more of them within the next three to five years,” Wright says. Rotation guards prevent the driller from coming in contact with the spinning drill pipe. Laibe puts guarding on all of its rotating parts. “Our guards prevent someone from sticking their hand in or around rotating components and getting something caught,” Hopkins says. National has added rotation barriers to its core and rotary rigs and is currently designing barriers for auger rigs. “Ten years ago no one was putting rod cages on their rigs and we had to design our own,” Wright adds. “Then Atlas Copco started doing it. Soon, all of the core rigs had barriers on rotating pipe.” For its track machines, Geoprobe offers safety cages around all rotating parts for its hands-free drilling option. The driller can set the feed rate and the rotation speed, step back, and let the machine do the work. When using the hands-free operation, the safety cage must be latched closed. “If an operator is at the control panel and operating it manually, a safety cage isn’t required because the operator’s hands are at the controls,” Rotonda says. “But when added, the cage is an additional safety feature for when an operator is using the hands-free option.” 24 䡲 June 2014 WWJ

Catwalks, platforms, safety gates, and stairs are an excellent addition to rigs and heavy equipment as they prevent falls that can lead to injuries.

National’s high-end mining, oil, and gas clients and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers require rotation guards. “Anytime we work with the Corps of Engineers we have to have a guard on our rotating auger,” Wright says. “As more clients begin to require it, I could see manufacturers adding rotation barriers to any rotating pipe at the back of the drill.”

Fall protection Manufacturers are also beginning to add catwalks, platforms, safety gates, and stairs to their rigs to help prevent falls. Laibe adds catwalks with railings all the way around its V-2000NG, V2000ADP, and V-2095EXP rigs with ladder access as a standard feature. Once up on the platform, a safety gate swings closed behind you as you walk through it. Catwalks and railings are an option for all other Versa-Drill models. “You have to physically move the gate in order to get out,” Hopkins says. “It’s all about driller or helper safety. You’re above the ground 4 to 5 feet in the air, and at any given moment you can step off and fall. The railings and safety gates just make it a lot safer and, for lack of a better word, accident proof.” All rigs National use have deck access with stairwells and railings rather

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than using ladders and footholds to get onto the back of the rigs. This helps prevent falls by making it easier to get on the rig. Safety-conscious clients are requesting this type of fall protection, according to Wright. “It’s not even the 6-foot OSHA rule anymore,” he says. “They’re requiring it for anything above 3 to 4 feet. They don’t even want us in the bed of a pickup truck.” Wright realizes added safety features like deck access, rotation barriers, and automated breakout wrenches and rod handlers may seem financially out of reach for some groundwater contracting companies, but he stresses the importance of such items. “Our whole rig is unique,” he says. “I would say we’re making the next generation of drills. They’re not only safer, but they also increase productivity.” SAFER continues on page 26 waterwelljournal.com

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“That first impression of being neat and clean goes a long way to influencing the outcome of the inspection,” says Jim Wright, compliance manager for National Exploration Wells and Pumps headquartered in Woodland, California. Housekeeping also improves work efficiency and production. Knowing where your tools and supplies are and being able to get to them quickly saves time and money. What’s more, good housekeeping can improve tool and equipment life. Taking care of equipment and keeping it clean makes it last longer and saves money. Case in point. While reaching for a box on a messy shelf, a worker might not see the hammer that gets knocked off onto their head, or that bottle of paint thinner that falls off the shelf and spills. Reports of contractors reaching into a cluttered toolbox for penetrating oil and accidentally engaging the spray

A crew from National Exploration Wells & Pumps uses a Schramm T685WS-D with KL rod handler to perform mineral exploration drilling in Nevada. can because the lid came off are not uncommon.

Key Safety Points to Consider Joe Neri, owner/operator of All Star Drilling and Probing in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey, points out three things to consider. 1. From an environmental point of view, the importance of possible cross contamination needs to be addressed. If the job site is a mess, there is a good possibility someone could be spreading contamination from one area to another.

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HOUSEKEEPING from page 29 2. From a safety standpoint, keeping a clean job site will help prevent slips, trips, and falls. It will also help prevent workers from being put in the line of fire. 3. From an equipment and tooling perspective, they’ll always work best and last longest when clean and organized.

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Frank Roberts & Sons Inc. of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, has been manufacturing the sediment filter bags for more than 10 years. The most common size filter bag (6¼ feet wide by 15 feet long) is made of non-woven geotextile fabric and is rated for an initial water flow rate of 800 gal“I have always taken a lot of pride in lons per minute. running a clean, organized drill and job “In drilling operations, just the nature site and stress this to my guys daily beof the drilling bit and the uniformed fore they go out in the field,” Neri says. rock they’re going through in layers, “You can tell a lot about someone just they produce all the particles that are all by the way they keep their job site very fine and very uniform and tend to organized. Be safe and organized. build up and pack together and restrict By keeping your site clean, this will flow,” Roberts says. help you to be more efficient.” “That’s why you’ll see a lot of drillers beat the bags to dislodge those particles that are building “That first impression of up on the inside of the bag and being neat and clean goes allow them to realign and ina long way to influencing the crease the life of the bag. It’s difto sell one product with one outcome of the inspection.” ficult average opening size across the country to satisfy all applications.” Other points to consider are that The size of sediment filter bags housekeeping affects relationships— ranges from 5 feet by 6 feet to 60 feet those between the general contractor by 60 feet. Bags can even be as large as and the client and a working relation12 feet by 300 feet. ship between a subcontractor and the “Everybody wants a site that doesn’t general contractor. allow any sediment runoff off site,” Poor housekeeping by a subcontracRoberts says. “The cleaner you can keep tor can also lead the general contractor it the better it looks, the safer it is, and to believe the subcontractor is not taking you don’t have sediment all over the pride in the project itself, and can even place. It’s a more contained area, so it’s affect the insurance rates of the subconbeen widely accepted.” tractor as well. The use of a 6¼ feet by 15 feet bag was demonstrated recently at a field Safety Products conference hosted by the Pennsylvania There are many safety products Ground Water Association. designed to keep job sites clean in the Drilling in shale, the hammer drill rig groundwater industry, including a fairly created the typical size chips along with new technique for sediment control to sand, silt, and clay size particles. Some meet the requirements needed for well of the silt and clay was of natural origin construction. from within the fractures and bedding Sediment filter bags have commonly planes of the shale bedrock. been used on small bridge construction “Even the surges of water and the jobs where space is not available to con- blasts of air when the rods were struct a sedimentation basin. changed didn’t affect the filter bag,” Muddy, sediment-laden water is disthe PGWA reported in its newsletter. charged into a sediment filter bag where “The water seeping from the filter the suspended sediment is contained. bag was muddy in appearance, but The sediment-free water (almost all of contained only clay size particles.” it) discharges through the walls of the The day after the demonstration, a bag and flows into the stream. drilling crew used a forklift to pick up the filter bag and carry it away. The bag didn’t split or burst when lifted and the 30 䡲 June 2014 WWJ

field grass beneath had little fine sediment on it.

Good Financial Sense Numerous injuries that happen on the job and require an employee to be on restricted duty, depending on the severity of the injury, can affect the contractor’s EMR (Experience Modification Rate) or the contractor’s DART (Days Away, Restricted or Transferred). This in itself could affect the subcontractor’s insurance for three to five years. Though poor housekeeping habits might not necessarily result in a fatality, it might cause a recordable injury, meaning time away from the job. “Ankle, foot, and knee injuries tend to be the result of poor housekeeping,” says Scott Honer, CHST, CRIS, safety director for FLSmidth, a supplier of equipment and services to the global cement and mineral industries. “Due to a financially strapped economy, housekeeping tends to take a backseat to productivity.” A typical response from employees can be, “We’ll clean it up when we have time.” Under OSHA’s General Duty Clause, the contractor must provide a safe, healthful working environment, free of recognized hazards. The employee also has a responsibility. The employee should notify the contractor when there are hazards and if possible reduce the hazard. Management commitment and job site hazard recognition on a regular basis is the key to success. Finally, employee training makes for a safer job site. “General contractors, subcontractors, employees, and even the client can benefit from a safer workplace,” Honer says. “Studies have shown a safer job site results in higher employee morale, which improves productivity. The time spent on housekeeping will benefit your workplace.” WWJ This article was previously published in the June 2012 issue of Water Well Journal. It features timeless information on job site safety. 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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SAFETY IN THE HEAT Know how to work safely when the temperatures rise. ALEXANDRA WALSH

s summer approaches, so too do the dangers of working outside during hot weather. Outdoor jobs conducted in hot weather and direct sun, such as water well drilling and pump installation, increase the risk of heatrelated illness in exposed workers. Outdoor workers who are exposed to hot and humid conditions are at risk of illness from the heat, and these risks become greater as the weather gets hotter and more humid. This situation is particularly serious when hot weather arrives suddenly early in the season, before workers have had a chance to adapt to warm weather. Knowing how to work safely in hot weather can help prevent heat stress injuries and heat stroke, the most serious heat-related disorder. Every year, thousands of workers become sick from occupational heat exposure. Some even die. But these illnesses and deaths are preventable.

The Heat Hazard When a person works in a hot environment, the body must get rid of excess heat to maintain a stable internal temperature. The body does this mainly through circulating blood to the skin and through sweating. When the air temperature is close to or warmer than normal body temperature, cooling of the body becomes more difficult. Blood circulated to the skin cannot lose its heat. Sweating then becomes the main way the body cools off. But sweating is effective only if the humidity level is low enough to allow evaporation, and if the fluids and salts that are lost are adequately replaced. If the body cannot get rid of excess heat, it will store it. When this happens, the body’s core temperature rises and the heart rate increases. As the body 32 䡲 June 2014 WWJ

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continues to store heat, the person begins to lose concentration and has difficulty focusing on a task. The person may also become irritable or sick, and often loses the desire to drink. The next stage is most often fainting—and even death if the person isn’t cooled down. Excessive exposure to heat can cause a range of heat-related illnesses, from heat rash and heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke can result in death and requires immediate medical attention.

The Heat Index For people working outdoors in hot weather, both the air temperature and humidity affect how hot they feel. The “heat index” is a single value that takes both temperature and humidity into account. The higher the heat index, the hotter the weather feels, since sweat doesn’t readily evaporate and cool the skin. The heat index is a better measure than air temperature alone for estimating the risk to workers from environmental heat sources. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration does not have a specific standard that covers working in hot environments. Nonetheless, under OSHA, employers have a duty to protect workers from recognized serious hazards in the workplace, including heat-related hazards.

The heat index can be used to help determine the risk of heat-related illness for outdoor workers, what actions are needed to protect workers, and when those actions are triggered. Depending on the heat index, the risk for heat-related illness can range from lower to very high to extreme. As the heat index value goes up, more preventive measures are needed to protect workers. Heat index values are divided into four bands associated with four risk levels (see table). Workers new to outdoor jobs are generally most at risk for heat illnesses. For example, there was the one year OSHA investigated 25 incidents of heat-related illness. In almost half of the cases, the worker involved was on their first day of work. And in 80 percent of the cases the worker involved had only been on the job for four or fewer days. That’s why it’s important to gradually increase the workload or allow more frequent breaks to help new workers and those returning to a job after time away build up a tolerance for hot conditions. Make sure that workers understand the risks and adjust to the weather.

Prevention Heat illnesses can be prevented. Important ways to reduce heat exposure and the risk of illness include engineering controls such as air conditioning and waterwelljournal.com

ventilation that make the work environment cooler, work practices such as work/rest cycles, drinking water often, and providing an opportunity for workers to build up a level of tolerance to working in the heat. Employers should include these prevention steps in work site training and plans. Also, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to know and look out for the symptoms of heatrelated illness in yourself and others during hot weather.

Engineering Controls The best way to prevent heat-related illness is to make the work environment cooler. A variety of controls can reduce workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exposure to heat:

be more effective if it is matched to job tasks and conditions, and is reviewed and reinforced all during hot weather conditions. The following training topics may be addressed in one session or broken down into a series of shorter sessions:

overexertion and heat exposure. Workers should watch out for each other for symptoms of heat illness and administer appropriate first aid to anyone who is developing illness because of the heat.

Work Training Train workers before hot outdoor work begins. Tailor the training topics to cover employer-specific policies and work site-specific conditions. A single work site may have some job tasks that are low risk for heat-related illness and others that are high risk. Training will

â&#x20AC;˘ Risk factors for heat-related illness â&#x20AC;˘ Different types of heat-related illness and how to recognize common signs and symptoms â&#x20AC;˘ Procedures for preventing heatrelated illness SAFETY continues on page 34

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Work Practices Employers should have an emergency plan in place that specifies what to do if a worker shows signs of heatrelated illness, and ensures that medical services are available if needed. Employers should take steps that help workers gradually build up exposure to heat, especially workers who are new to working in hot weather or who have been away from work for a week or more. Gradually increase workloads and allow more frequent breaks during the first week of work. Workers must have plenty of safe drinking water close to the work area, and they should drink small amounts frequently. Rather than being exposed to heat for extended periods of time, workers should be permitted, wherever possible, to distribute the workload evenly over the day and incorporate work/rest cycles. If possible, physical demands should be reduced during hot weather, or heavier work scheduled for cooler times of the day. Rotating job functions among workers can help minimize Twitter @WaterWellJournl

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SAFETY from page 33 • Importance of drinking small quantities of water often • Importance of acclimating, how it is developed, and how your work site procedures address it • Importance of immediately reporting signs or symptoms of heat-related illness to the supervisor • Procedures for responding to possible heat-related illness • Procedures to follow when contacting emergency medical services • Procedures to assure clear and precise directions to the work site will be provided to emergency medical services.

Heat-Related Symptoms and Responses Heat stroke, the most serious form there is of heat-related illness, happens when the body becomes unable to regulate its core temperature. Sweating stops and the body can no longer rid itself of excess heat. Signs include confusion, loss of consciousness, and seizures. Heat stroke is a medical emergency that may result in death. Actions: • • • • •

Call 911 immediately. Place the worker in a shady, cool area. Loosen clothing and remove outer clothing. Fan air on the worker and place cold packs in their armpits. Wet down the worker with cool water and apply ice packs, cool compresses, or ice.

• Provide fluids, preferably water, as soon as possible. • Stay with the worker until help arrives. Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to loss of water and salt from heavy sweating. Its signs include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, and heavy sweating. Actions: • Have the worker sit or lie down in a cool, shady area. • Give the worker plenty of water or other cool beverages to drink. • Cool the worker with cold compresses or ice packs. • Take the worker to a clinic or emergency room for medical evaluation or treatment if signs or symptoms worsen or don’t improve within 60 minutes. • Don’t let the worker return to work that day. Heat cramps are caused by the loss of body salts and fluid during sweating. Low salt levels in the muscles cause painful cramps. Tired muscles—those used for doing work—are usually the ones most affected by cramps. Cramps may occur during or after working hours. Actions: • Replace fluid loss by giving the worker water and having a snack, or a sports drink every 15 to 20 minutes. • Avoid giving salt tablets to the worker. • Get medical help if the worker has heart problems, is on a low sodium diet, or if cramps don’t subside within one hour. Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is skin irritation caused by sweat that doesn’t evaporate from the skin. Heat rash is the most common problem in hot work environments. Actions: • Try to work in a cooler, less humid environment when possible. • Keep the affected area dry. • Powder may be applied to increase comfort. The best way to keep workers safe in hot conditions is to plan for a heat-related emergency, know what to do, and act quickly. It can save lives! Also, remember to monitor weather reports daily and reschedule jobs with high heat exposure to cooler times of the day. Be extra vigilant during heat waves when air temperatures rise above normal. And when possible, consider whether routine maintenance and repair projects should be scheduled for the cooler seasons of the year. It is the month of June and already summer heat is on its way. If it’s hot now, what can you expect come July and August? WWJ Alexandra Walsh is the vice president of Association Vision, a Washington, D.C.–area communications company. She has extensive experience in management positions with a range of organizations.

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NOT JUST ANOTHER DAY OF DRILLING

YOU WANT WHAT? A driller goes to the drawing board to get creative in tackling a doozy of a job. DENIS CRAYON, CHST

’m pleased to introduce Barrie Woodington, one of our New Jersey Licensed Master Drillers working out of our Mt. Laurel location. Barrie has been drilling for quite a few years and there isn’t much he hasn’t seen or heard about—so when I asked him about a tough job experience, he had a doozy worth sharing. As a mud rotary and hollow stem auger driller working primarily in south Jersey, this particular job posed some interesting challenges that required some creativity. As we all know, what looks tough on paper is nothing compared to what is needed to get the job done.

Job Description This project called for the installation of 10 triple-cased wells into a 16-footdiameter sewer located some 25 to 30 feet below grade surface. Permanent well installations were required to conduct sediment sampling over an undetermined (but extended) period of time. If this isn’t already tough enough, did I mention he had to penetrate a sewer line cased in ¼-inch steel riveted over a 2-foot-thick concrete pipe? In order to maintain the integrity of the sewer line, all 10 triple-cased wells needed to be placed at the crown of the sewer line. Installing any one of the 10 wells off the crown would potentially undermine the structure of the line, causing premature failure—and we all know what that can mean. Digging up and repairing a 16-foot line located 25 to 30 feet below grade surface would be a huge undertaking, especially if the sewer line were damaged and leaking. Barrie had to start by drilling a string of 2-inch solid stem augers about 2 feet 36 䡲 June 2014 WWJ

apart to hit the line five times across the top (width-wise) to locate the crown at each well location. Once the crown of the line was found, a 16-inch hole was drilled using mud rotary to install 12-inch steel casing onto the top of the sewer line. Unfortunately, when they installed the sewer line, they added roughly 2 to 3 feet of river jack (bed of 3- to 5-inch oblong river stone) just above the line and this material could not be drilled or lifted out, no matter how thick he made the mud.

Creativity Is Needed

The easy part: . . . He grouted the annulus between the 10- and 12-inch casings using neat cement. Almost there: . . . Next, he used a 6inch diamond bit installed on NWJ rods (again using stainless steel spreaders) to cut through the remainder of the concrete wall of the sewer line. Barrie then set 6-inch schedule 80 PVC and socketed the pipe into the sewer line using a PVC reducing coupler from 6- to 4-inch diameter, setting it on top of the sewer line. Again the easy part: . . . He grouted the annulus between the 6-inch PVC and 10-inch steel casing. Once all the casings were installed and grouted, they drove split spoons into the sediment to provide soil samples to the consultant. Yeah, samples of sewage sediment. (Hope you aren’t eating lunch as you read this.)

To the drawing board to get creative: . . . Barrie had to fabricate a bailer similar to a cable tool bailer to go inside the 12-inch casing to lift the river jack out. He created this bailer using steel casing and a truck mud flap as the trap door to collect the cobbles without damaging the sewer line. He lowered the bailer down, using his cat head, This project called for the and got the cobbles out after about only five to six attempts installation of 10 triple-cased and used water to flush out the wells into a 16-foot-diameter remaining sediment. They were able to clear the sewer located some 25 to 30 casing so well he could see feet below grade surface. the rivets on the steel jacket wrapped around the line using a flashlight. Barrie looked for the schematic of his bailer for this article One important consideration to keep but unfortunately couldn’t find it. in mind should you ever be involved in The next step required installing 10a project like this: air monitoring. Barrie inch steel casing by about 30 feet long, stuck his head over the borehole once which was installed with a diamond cor- (it only took once) to get a headful of ing bit threaded onto NWJ rods. During methane to learn not to repeat. the coring, the NWJ rods were kept in They learned from Barrie’s experiplace using stainless steel spreaders to ence to close the baffles between wells prevent the rods from whipping. Barrie to prevent migration of the sewage and had to penetrate the concrete around prevent gases building up. 3 to 4 inches to permanently socket and Barrie learned a lot on this project install the casing. and hopefully you learned a little too. waterwelljournal.com

Should you ever find yourself in a jam and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to get out of it, whether it is related to drilling, hydrogeology, pump information, whatever, we highly recommend you check out the Groundwater Forum which can be found on the National Ground Water Association website at http://community .ngwa.org/home. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an invaluable resource to solicit help from the thousands of groundwater professionals who frequent the Forum. They routinely solicit and provide technical assistance, guidance, and advice from around the world. We hope to see you there. WWJ

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ENGINEERING YOUR BUSINESS

FORTY YEARS AND COUNTING This month marks 40 years in the groundwater industry for the author. ED BUTTS, PE, CPI

he date was June 1, 1974 and it was a Saturday. Richard M. Nixon was president of the United States—although not for much longer. The popular movie was Blazing Saddles and the popular songs were “The Way We Were” by Barbra Streisand and “Love’s Theme” by the Love Unlimited Orchestra. The most popular TV show was M*A*S*H, which I watched religiously, and the take-off on the 1972 hit movie American Graffiti, called Happy Days, premiered on ABC. It was 40 years ago and I had just moved to Salem, Oregon, from my mother’s home in Albany, Oregon, to accept an offer to work with my father, also named Ed, at his 3-year-old pump firm Ace Pump Sales and Service. I was a kid with all the ambition and self-confidence of a kid, but without the degree and depth of knowledge and experience of well pumping and electrical systems I would need to do the right things in the business. Sure, I had spent much of the previous year studying the theory and application of water wells and well pumps. I had also spent many weekends driving 30 miles from Albany to Salem to work with my father and his partner, Don, learning the ropes of the pump business and installing submersible pumps in the various new wells around the region. When possible, my father and Don would store new pump installations, offsets, and tank jobs during the week in order to provide me with work to do when I came for the weekend. Yes, this month marks my 40th year of continuous involvement in the water well and pump business. This column was written just for this occasion and is one I think conveys my true feelings about what I do and have done. 38 䡲 June 2014 WWJ

A Lot of Events Many events have occurred in my life over these past 40 years. For one, I met and married the love of my life, my wife JoAnne, someone who I have spent almost as many years (36) with as I have in my work. With my wife, I have been privileged to help raise two great children, Brooke and Adam, both who I now have the honor of calling partners as I work with them in our business each day. We now have three wonderful grandchildren who constantly remind us just how old we really are. As with any life with a similar span, I have also experienced a downside. During these same 40 years I have lost both of my parents, Ed and Orvilla; my older sister, Jannice; my brother, Denny; several aunts and uncles; and all of my grandparents. In fact, my only surviving sibling is my younger sister, Debbie. But even with all of these losses, I must admit I have a great deal to be proud of and most thankful for. But this column is intended to be about my years of work in the water well industry, not my personal story. So please indulge me as I reminisce.

A Lot of Time I realize it may be a little presumptuous of me to toot my horn somewhat and brag I have managed to hang on for this long. But hey, 40 years of passing time is still 40 years. When you do the math it adds up to around 480 months—14,610 days (yes, that includes leap year days, Adam)— 350,640 hours—21,038,400 minutes— and 1,262,304,000 seconds (that’s 1.262 billion with a “b”!). Even the time that has managed to pass by while I have penned this series of columns is significant. Not counting the occasional articles I wrote for Water

Well Journal in 1981-1982, I started the “Engineering Your Business” column in October of 2001, almost 13 years ago.

A Lot of Articles This column marks the 153rd consecutive edition of “Engineering Your Business” that has been published in WWJ. I won’t bother you with how many of the added-up words there are! Over this time, I have been privileged to work with two great editors, Jill Ross and Thad Plumley, with Thad sucking me into writing a second quarterly column the past few years, “The Water Works.” Thirty-seven of my earlier Engineering columns between 2001 into 2006 were assembled into a book in 2006. I am currently writing a second book. This one will be directed towards the design and engineering of all groundwater pumping systems: large, small, domestic, commercial, irrigation, and municipal. I hope to make it into a complete reference source for everyone involved in designing groundwater systems—you know, engineers, well drillers, pump people, salespeople, and system designers alike. My goal is it’s the book that rides along with the owner in his or her truck as a one-stop source of information and gets referred to each workday, eventually getting worn out from overuse. It’s a tough task, but I hope to have it finished and ready to print by year’s end.

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ENGINEERING from page 38 and pump business during 1974-2004 and the last 10 years spent in the engineering profession from 2004 until today. See, the 30-year tenure between 1974 and 2004 was simply more fun, while the past 10 years have truly been more work. To be fair, that is not to say I haven’t enjoyed or valued most of my time in the engineering profession. I have indeed enjoyed it, worked hard, and spent many years studying engineering and continue to do so. It’s just my time working in the field as we called it then was seemingly filled with more day-to-day adventures and different ways to use my skills.

Back Then When I finished a day of work in the water system business, I knew I had really finished a day and produced something to be proud of. I was usually dog tired, but I almost always knew I had accomplished something tangible and important. I was generally satisfied with what I had done, whether it was digging

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a trench to install an offset or pulling and repairing a 500-foot pump set. I began the day with an assignment to head to a family out of water. Once there, the kids would watch us from their deck or even standing near our pump hoist with their mother admonishing them, “Kids, you stay away from those nice men and let them do their job!” Generally, we would have their well pumping again in a few hours, and more often than not, it was hard to see who was the happiest: the mom with the loads of dirty laundry or dishes or the kids, thrilled to have the water back to operate a lawn sprinkler to run through. To be sure, I cannot remember the last time I saw a public works director run through a sprinkler. Both professions—water systems and engineering—have provided me with a form of satisfaction, albeit in a different form and scale. My engineering career has provided me with the opportunity to remain in the water industry in order to use my past talents and abilities in installing and servicing water systems as a reminder in how to best improve

or even build from scratch the water systems for various municipalities and water purveyors. It has given me the rare privilege of getting to know and work with people I would soon regard as friends on a daily basis, although many of those friends are now gone or retired. But my time spent on service calls and pump installations was in so many ways far more rewarding on a personal level. Take the holidays for example. Since my home phone number was published as the emergency number for our business, more than one of the Butts’ family holidays was interrupted by a phone call from a frantic water system operator or homeowner pleading with me to come see if there was any way to “get us back in water.” My wife, always the understanding and patient one, would delay the start of whatever meal we were set to sit down to and enjoy, bundle up the kids and herself, jump into my truck, and head out with me to whatever calamity we were to face. While I was in some dark and dank pumphouse trying my best to figure out

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what had gone wrong with the pumping system, my wife and kids would patiently await me in the idling warm and secure truck, while the grateful homeowner or water system operator bounced back and forth between me and my wife and kids to express his or her never-ending gratitude to all of us for interrupting our holiday to help them. If it was open, the return trip home would involve a stop at Dairy Queen for ice cream. This same scene would often repeat itself in summer months with the only difference being the level of darkness, the warmth of the day, and the melting speed of the ice cream. The level and sincerity of gratitude from the customer almost never changed. These are the memories of my career I hold and treasure most. Okay, maybe some of it is due to the recollections of my youth, but I doubt it. I think it was my chance to interact and help people through a tough time in their lives, spend and share some quality time with my family without a TV set to distract us, and to show what I can do with a pressure switch or capacitor. I miss those days; I really do. For even as much as my back doesn’t miss them too much, my spirit and whatever altruistic nature I still possess does. This is what I remember most from my years of working in the water system industry and why I value those first 30 years of my career so much. I hope all of you have your own set of memories as well. Until next month, work safe and smart. WWJ

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Coming Next Month Be on the lookout for the July issue of WWJ as it will feature the first-ever heavy equipment directory. Featured will be drilling rigs, pump hoists and service trucks, water trucks and rig tenders, mud recycling systems, backhoes and trenchers, and compressors. The directory will feature details and contact information of the manufacturers so you’ll be ready when it’s time to make that next important purchase. The July issue will also feature articles on the functions of drilling fluid, well replacement, and business management, including one on having your entire management system run online. There will, of course, be the monthly columns and departments with the latest information on the groundwater industry. Make sure to look for the July issue of your new and improved WWJ soon!

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THE AFTER MARKET

MANAGING THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE BUSINESSES How do you measure labor efficiency? RON SLEE

meaning 65% of the work the techince I got into the management Let me provide you an example. You nicians perform is on jobs that are training business in the early have an employee who has been with chargeable to your customers. 1990s, I have been involved with you for 20 years, so he has three weeks There is another critical element we a large number of management and of annual vacation. You give the emneed to expose. All of your service labor supervision personnel in the capital ployee 10 paid holidays, provide two should be charged at the same price as goods industries. weeks of training per year, and sickness you charge customers. That is the only causes the individual to be absent one Along with the current difficulty of way you can compare yourself if you week a year. That adds up to eight finding and retaining technical personhave a multi-location operation. You weeks the employee is paid, but didn’t nel, there is another area of difficulty. have to consider each labor hour is an work on jobs and make money for the There is a lack of clarity on how to opportunity to sell. The hour should be company. measure the success of the department. sold to customers. I think the two critical elements That is even more clear and for proper management of service Too often the financial report is obvious if you reduce the rate to function are labor efficiency and the only management report, your sales department. After all, if quality. Yes, there are other aspects of the work with standards of perand that clearly does not satisfy you’re subsidizing them, you’re only charging what the vendor formance that need to be achieved, all of the departmental needs. will reimburse you for warranty but none are as critical. work—or even worse, you’re This is where we begin with the charging at a lower rate to your service Eight weeks at 40 hours per week is difficulties. How do you measure labor department. The wage of the technician efficiency? The first problem is there are 320 hours to take away from the 2080 will grossly understate the opportunity you pay for annually. That leaves 1760 many terms and little agreement on cost. hours that can be billed to jobs. When what to measure and how to measure it. I am not talking about the necessity you do the math, that means the billing Let’s explore. of changing your financial reporting. efficiency is 84.6%. To put it another Billing Efficiency way, you have available for work a tech- This is a case where we need to create If a term is called “billing efficienmanagement reporting. Too often the finician 85% of the paid-for time. cy,” it should be relatively straightfornancial report is the only management Categorizing the Work ward. You pay an employee to perform report, and that clearly does not satisfy So now we have a technician availtechnical or mechanical functions and all of the departmental needs. You don’t able to work. They will apply their time typically pay on an hourly basis. want your service management to be in accordingly. They will work on the jobs So let’s start with a standard year of a situation where they have a backlog of they are given by management. The hours and assume there is no overtime, customers, and due to the reduced labor to keep things simple. We will pay 2080 work is split into four different caterates on everything else, they will only gories: (1) customer work; (2) internal hours to each employee. work on customer work. That doesn’t work—for instance, jobs for the sales But remember, we don’t have them work very well, does it? department; (3) warranty work—jobs available to work that whole amount of Labor Efficiency to correct manufacturers’ defects; and time. We offer vacations, there are govSo we have 85% billing efficiency ernment-mandated holidays (Christmas, (4) expense work—jobs charged to the service department itself. and we have a minimum of 65% of the Memorial Day, and so on), we have the Now comes the next measure. What work being billed to customers. How do employees attend training classes, they we measure the labor efficiency of the get sick, etc. These are reductions in the is the percentage of work in your servtechnician? hours we have available from each tech- ice department that is billed to customers? Many of your vendors will Each technician should receive eight nician to bill to jobs—hence, the term provide you a standard of performance hours of standard time labor each day. billing efficiency. for this category. Let me use 65%— There is the first problem—standard 42 䡲 June 2014 WWJ

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times. We will write about standard times in a future column, but let me say now it is the time the service management has set for a particular job at hand. This is the time the technician should take at standard performance to complete the work. This is all work except expense work. Remember, expense work is labor time charged to the service department. An example is lost time when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have enough labor to keep all the technicians busy and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anything to do. But that time should not affect the labor efficiency of the technician, should it? They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cause that. So labor efficiency is only measured for customer, internal, and warranty labor. We give the technician eight hours of labor, 480 minutes of standard time daily. I expect that work to be completed each day. If that is true, then the labor is 100% efficient. This means if the labor is not 100% efficient, the job will not be completed today. In a typical service operation, the supervisor is with each technician twice during the day. They speak once in the morning and once in the afternoon for about 15 minutes each time. The first time is to determine if the technician understands everything that needs to be done, and the second time is to determine completion. The question asked at the second meeting is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did you finish everything I gave you to do today?â&#x20AC;? If the answer is anything but â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yesâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;what question do you follow up with? Many of you may ask â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why not?â&#x20AC;? but that is not correct. The proper second question is â&#x20AC;&#x153;How much longer do you need?â&#x20AC;? You want the technician who started the job to be able to finish the job. If he goes home without completing the job and starts up the next day, there will be a serious loss of labor efficiency. It will take between 30 minutes and an hour for the technician to get back to the place he was at when he stopped. That is inefficient labor. The biggest enemy of labor efficiency is interruption, not completing the work in one stretch. So the second question I ask is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can you stay and complete it?â&#x20AC;? You may have noticed labor efficiency can be more than 100%. If a technician can complete the work in less than the standard time, that is indeed the case. My standard labor efficiency is Twitter @WaterWellJournl

90%. In a scheduled, standard time shop you should be able to achieve 115% labor efficiency. So we have a billing efficiency of 85% and a labor efficiency of 90% and aim for a minimum of 65% of the labor being chargeable to customers. That takes us to the potential realization of the opportunityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;what percentage of the billing time multiplied by the labor efficiency was actually achieved in service revenue. Could it be more complicated? That is why it is tough to manage a service department. There are many moving

pieces. It requires talented, trained, and experienced management and supervision. That is not a common phenomenon and the combinations of skills and abilities are getting scarcer. WWJ The time is now. 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dealer Twentyâ&#x20AC;? Groups. He can be reached at ron@rjslee.com.

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YOUR MONEY

PAYING DIVIDENDS You must understand dividends to know the true potential impact of your investments. WILLIAM J. LYNOTT

he rise and fall of stock prices is the primary concern for many stock market investors. But it is a narrow viewpoint overlooking the all-important overall performance. In order to determine the true yield of an equity investment, the effects of dividends must be included. This is where many investors miss the boat. Dividends are an extremely important part of equity investing—they can make the difference between merely doing well and building true wealth. When analyzing investment returns on equities, one factor often overlooked is the amount of overall performance attributable to dividends. According to registered investment advisers Ibbotson Associates, more than 40% of the stock market’s total return of an annualized 9.9% since 1926 is attributable to dividends. Remove dividends —the return falls to 5.5%. In 2013, dividends paid by companies included in the S&P 500 Index increased returns by more than 19%.

year by the stock price. As stock prices fluctuate, so will the dividend yield.

What Are Dividends? When a publicly traded company earns a profit, it must decide what to do with that money. In general, it has three choices: 1. Reinvest the money in the company to promote growth. 2. Offer to buy back shares on the open market. 3. Share the profits with investors by declaring a dividend payable on a quarterly basis. Often, the management of companies whose philosophy is based on rapid growth will decide to keep the money and use it to promote growth. Others prefer to share the profits with their investors by declaring a dividend.

Dividends Increase Overall Stock Returns

These dividends must be taken into consideration when considering stock investments. Of course, Dividends offer some protection dividends alone—as with stock price alone—are only part of a in a down market. stock’s value as an investment. When stock prices are falling, Before investing in any stock, including a solid dividend payer, dividend-paying stocks become it is important to do your own remore attractive. search. Look for stocks that are fundamentally sound, that generate positive cash flow, and that offer the Obviously, the extra returns generpossibility of higher prices and higher ated by high dividend yields amounts to dividends in the future. a lot of money over a period of time. That’s why the beauty of dividends The Power of Dividends should be an important part of your apShrewd dividend investors are well proach to equity investment. A dividend aware how easy it is to overlook the yield is the percentage a stock yields in power of dividends. dividends per year. Unfortunately, history has shown maYou can calculate the dividend yield nipulations behind the scenes, such as by dividing the total dividend paid per 44 䡲 June 2014 WWJ

questionable accounting methods that can be used to falsely increase the market price of a stock. But a dividend cannot be faked. Dividends are real money and a company cannot pay out money it doesn’t have. • Dividends offer some protection in a down market. When stock prices are falling, dividend-paying stocks become more attractive. As a stock price falls, the dividend yield effectively increases. This can result in a sort of floor in the stock price, which in turn can help to avoid panic selling and resulting capital losses. • Dividends suggest a friendly attitude on the part of company executives toward shareholders. Once a company develops a record of regular dividend payments, management will be reluctant to cut or eliminate them. • Dividends are often a signal of what company management expects the future of the company to look like.

Building a Portfolio Of course, building a portfolio solely around the highest-yielding stocks would be a poor investment strategy. Not all high-yielding stocks make good investments. That’s why it’s so important to examine the fundamentals of each company before you make a decision to buy or sell a stock. The most important factors in evaluating a company’s potential are its: • Long-term growth and financial prospects • Current and long-term financial health • Apparent ability to increase dividend payments over time • Management’s relationships with investors. waterwelljournal.com

Unusually high yields are usually the result of a perception on the part of investors of unusually high risk. A 7% yield would be of no value if the price of the stock drops by 20%. What matters is the change in price plus dividends received, not the dividend alone. Dividend investing is a strategy for investors, not for traders. Long-term dividend investing can be an excellent choice if you are a conservative investor looking for excellent growth over the long term. While it doesn’t necessarily provide the instant excitement of short-term investing and day trading, it does provide for a more stable investment strategy. When it comes to long-term investing, Warren Buffett is arguably its most successful proponent ever. When asked how long he expects to hold a stock once he has bought it, Buffett replied with a one-word answer: WWJ “Forever.” 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 adviser for advice regarding your particular situation.

Bill Lynott is a management consultant, author, and lecturer who writes on business and financial topics for a number of publications. His book, Money: How to Make the Most of What You’ve Got, is available through any bookstore. You can reach him at wlynott@cs.com or through his website: www.blynott.com.

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ACT LIKE A SALES PRO

WHAT’S YOUR “X FACTOR”? Stop selling commodities and start selling solutions. JULIE HANSEN

hen you got into business, you probably never imagined you’d be selling a “commodity.” Yet—like sugar, wheat, or pork bellies —many of our products and services have become widely available to our customers. How do you know when you’re selling a commodity? • Name a feature and your competitor has it (or soon will). • You have limited differences in quality in the eyes of customers. • Buying decisions typically come down to price. Perception is reality. And the reality is if customers don’t see any significant difference between your pumps, your drilling products, or your services and those of your competitors—other than price—then you’re in the commodity business. How can you avoid the shrinking margins, reduced loyalty, and price wars that go along with selling a commodity? Certainly not by using the same sales tools and techniques that may have worked in the past! To succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, you need skills that help you create and deliver memorable points of differentiation—in other words, you have to come up with a way to separate, contrast, and distinguish what you have to offer. These skills will lead you away from selling high-risk commodities and instead into selling preferred solutions.

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your competition, you have no competitive advantage! Likewise, when everything appears equal to a customer, what is it that makes the difference? I call that difference your “X Factor.” It’s the one thing that truly sets you apart. And guess what? It’s not your product or service. It’s closer to home. It’s you and your sales team. People may buy a product or service, but first they buy the person. Your ability to communicate effectively with each and every customer in a way that makes them say “They really get me.” will more than anything else give you a greater edge over your competition.

How Do You Get the X Factor? It’s not by chance that great actors, athletes, or even salespeople rise to the top of their profession. They are prepared! They are ready not just with the knowledge of a role, a game, or a product or industry, but with the knowledge of how to communicate with today’s audiences, fans, and with customers. Following are three techniques to help improve your X Factor.

Structuring your conversation in a way your customer can understand and especially remember takes time and effort, but it’s an investment that will pay off on your bottom line.

Cut to the Chase Customers are short on time and attention. Before they can hear your message, you have to break through the clutter of competing messages floating around in their brains and gain their attention. But how do you do that?

To succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, you need skills that help you create and deliver memorable points of differentiation.

Simplify Your Message It’s so easy to get lost in the weeds by over-explaining what you’re selling, or discussing features that aren’t relevant, or resorting to technobabble. Make sure you’re talking about or demonstrating your product or service in a way your customer can easily absorb. For example: • Provide a context for each feature. • Follow each feature with a benefit.

• Don’t assume the benefits are going to be obvious. • Provide a good balance of detail with the bigger picture. • Use your customer’s language whenever possible.

Movies provide a good structure for how to do this. Think about where movies start. Is it with a long opening prologue by the director? No, certainly not that way. Movies start where the action is because directors know movie audiences have short attention spans. In the same way, you may have only 7 to 15 precious seconds to gain your customers’ attention and interest before they get bored and mentally wander off. And once you lose them, it’s tough to win them back! So think about what the most important or interesting part of your message is and get to it quickly! waterwelljournal.com

Tell a Story A well-crafted, well-delivered story can grab attention and generate an emotional buy-in in your customers—much better than just appealing to logic and delivering dry facts. To be competitive, you should have a variety of stories in your sales arsenal: • Opening stories that grab attention or reveal a need • Customer-success stories • Metaphors or analogies that place your product or service in a context or situation your customer can relate to. A short, well-told story can be highly effective in helping customers see themselves using your product, answer some objection they may have, or create a lasting impression that leads to a sale. Some people actually enjoy the high-risk and volatile nature of the commodity business. But wouldn’t you rather enjoy the consistent results and greater profit margins that come with being a preferred vendor? Start building your “X Factor” by putting some of these techniques into practice. WWJ Julie Hansen is a professional sales trainer, speaker, and author. She authored the book ACT Like a Sales Pro in 2011 and has been featured in Selling Power, Entrepreneur, and Sales and Service Excellence magazines. She can be reached at julie@actingforsales.com and www.acting forsales.com.

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BUYERS GUIDE INDEX Index of products and services . . . . . . . 50 Directory of suppliers and manufacturer representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Directory of manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . 71

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2014 BUYERS GUIDE Pages 50-66 list the categories of products and services offered in this Buyers Guide. Each category lists the companies which provide that particular product or service. For contact information, go to the company listings in the Directory of Manufacturers or the Directory of Suppliers and Manufacturer Representatives.

adapters, rope

auger drill tools

bailers

American Granby Austin Pump & Supply Baker Water Systems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monitor Hole Products Simmons Manufacturing Toney Drilling Supplies

AMS Bill Johnson Equipment Blue Demon Central Mine Equipment Diedrich Drill East West Machinery & Drilling Geoprobe Systems Mobile Drill Intl Rockmore International Star Iron Works

Baker Water Systems Monoflex Diedrich Drill East West Machinery & Drilling ECT Manufacturing RST Instruments Solinst Canada Star Iron Works Voss Technologies

aeration equipment and systems 2M RadonAway Spruce Environmental Technologies

augers, bailers

American Granby Baker Water Systems Campbell/ Monitor Residential

AMS Atlantic Drilling Supply Bill Johnson Equipment East West Machinery & Drilling Star Iron Works

air volume controls

augers, hollow stem

American Granby Boshart Industries

AMS Bill Johnson Equipment Central Mine Equipment Diedrich Drill East West Machinery & Drilling Geoprobe Systems Givens International Drilling Supplies Little Beaver Rig Source Star Iron Works

air chargers

alarms Boshart Industries SJE-Rhombus Webtrol Pumps

all-terrain vehicles AMS Central Mine Equipment Flatwater Fleet Northwest Flattanks

arsenic removal Industrial Test Systems Water-Right

ASR flow control valves Baski

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bearings Diedrich Drill North Houston Machine Robbco Pumps

bentonite pellets/tablets 2M Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing Baroid Industrial Drilling Products Bill Johnson Equipment Central Mine Equipment Supply ECT Manufacturing Environmental Manufacturing Givens International Drilling Supplies Groundwater Supply Hydro Resources Wyo-Ben

bit dressers and tools

augers, sand pumps

East West Machinery & Drilling Rock-Tech International Star Iron Works

East West Machinery & Drilling Star Iron Works

bit grinders

augers, solid AMS Bill Johnson Equipment Central Mine Equipment Diedrich Drill East West Machinery & Drilling International Construction Equipment Little Beaver Star Iron Works

Drill King International Givens International Drilling Supplies Hole Products Rock-Tech International Star Iron Works

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bits, down-the-hole

Atlantic Drilling Supply Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA Blue Demon Boart Longyear Canada Drill King International East West Machinery & Drilling GeoRocFor Givens International Drilling Supplies Numa Rock-Tech International Star Iron Works

Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA Bit Brokers International Drill King International East West Machinery & Drilling Eastern Drillerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manufacturing GeoRocFor North Houston Machine Star Iron Works

bits, drag

Star Iron Works

Blue Demon Drill King International North Houston Machine Star Iron Works

bits, cable tool, friction wheels

bits, drill

East West Machinery & Drilling Star Iron Works

2M Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA Blue Demon Drill King International East West Machinery & Drilling GeoRocFor Morris Industries North Houston Machine Numa Star Iron Works

bits, cable guards

bits, cable tool, jars Star Iron Works

bits, cable tool, sockets East West Machinery & Drilling Star Iron Works

bits, cable tool, stems Star Iron Works

bits, horizontal

bits, carbide

Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA Blue Demon Drill King International East West Machinery & Drilling Rockmore International

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bits, tooth Drill King International East West Machinery & Drilling Star Iron Works Toney Drilling Supplies

bits, tricone Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA Drill King International. East West Machinery & Drilling Star Iron Works

bits, tungsten carbide Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA Blue Demon Drill King International Star Iron Works

bladders Geoprobe Systems

booster

Bit Brokers International Drill King International East West Machinery & Drilling Star Iron Works

Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA East West Machinery & Drilling Laibe/Versa-Drill Reid Plumbing Products Robbco Pumps Webtrol Pumps

bits, reverse circulation

boring machines

Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA Drill King International East West Machinery & Drilling

Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA

bits, mill tooth

bits, rock 2M Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA Blue Demon Drill King International Mobile Drill Intl Numa

breakout tools East West Machinery & Drilling Laibe/Versa-Drill Star Iron Works

brushes-rehabilitation Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing Cotey Chemical Star Iron Works WWJ June 2014 äĄ˛ 51

bushings, drive

cameras, down-the-hole

casings, fabricated steel

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Allegheny Instruments Flatwater Fleet Geovista Hole Products Laval Underground Surveys RST Instruments

cable tools

carousels

Alloy Machine Works Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA Baker Water Systems Monoflex Foremost Industries L.B. Foster Star Iron Works WaterGroup

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bushings, rotary deck

cable wire, ties, and guards American Granby Baker Water Systems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monitor Boshart Industries Simmons Manufacturing Star Iron Works

carriers Central Mine Equipment Flatwater Fleet Northwest Flattanks Rig Source

casing cutter-downhole Star Iron Works

casing tools, spiders, and slips cable, submersible pump/motor Goulds Water Technology INW Northwest Pipe Fittings Robbco Pumps SEMCO

Atlas Manufacturing Central Mine Equipment Supply North Houston Machine Star Iron Works

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Enviro-Check® Valve with a 5-year warranty America’s first choice. Enviro-Check® valves are made from the finest unleaded material which provide long service life and superior performance. During the last 40 years, Flomatic has earned industry leadership through the stemless poppet design which has led to several patents. Flomatic’s valves are used by more pump manufacturers than any other valve on the market. Use only Flomatic Valves, with an industryproven design. Call Flomatic at (800) 833-2040; fax: (800) 314-3155 or visit our website at www.flomatic.com. You can also e-mail us at flomatic@flomatic.com.

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slotting machines screens, threaded PVC Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing Baker Water Systems Monoflex Big Foot Manufacturing ECT Manufacturing J&K Tool WaterGroup

J&K Tool

soil sampling tools Little Beaver

Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing

sealants

stabilizers

Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing CETCO GeoPro

Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing Drill King International kwik-ZIP Centralizers Star Iron Works

seals Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing MAASS Midwest Manufacturing Simmons Manufacturing

strainers

sensors, flow

sucker rods

Eno Scientific Harwil Schneider Electric YSI

American West Windmill & Solar

sensors, level

sump pump discharge kits

Eno Scientific Harwil Heron Instruments INW Schneider Electric Solinst Canada

Berkeley/Pentair

sensors, pressure Aardvark Packers Heron Instruments INW Process Measurement & Controls RST Instruments Schneider Electric Solinst Canada YSI

shaft couplings Goulds Water Technology

Goulds Water Technology

tanks, buried units A.O. Smith Water Systems Aermotor/Pentair Berkeley/Pentair Goulds Water Technology

solids separation equipment Kemtron Technologies Mud Technology International Tibban Manufacturing/ MudPuppy International

seal vents

tanks, air

Flomatic MAASS Midwest Manufacturing

suction strainers Robbco Pumps

switches Aermotor/Pentair Goulds Water Technology Harwil North Houston Machine

swivels, air

tanks, diaphragm A.O. Smith Water Systems Berkeley/Pentair Flexcon Industries Myers/Pentair

tanks, fiberglass Aermotor/Pentair Berkeley/Pentair Flexcon Industries WellMate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pentair Water

tanks, galvanized A.O. Smith Water Systems Aermotor/Pentair Berkeley/Pentair Goulds Water Technology Myers/Pentair

tanks, lined Berkeley/Pentair Goulds Water Technology Myers/Pentair Northwest Flattanks

tanks, pressurized A.O. Smith Water Systems Berkeley/Pentair Flexcon Industries Goulds Water Technology Myers/Pentair

King Oil Tools Laibe/Versa-Drill Morris Industries North Houston Machine

tanks, stainless steel

swivels, grout

Berkeley/Pentair Goulds Water Technology Northwest Flattanks

King Oil Tools North Houston Machine

Flexcon Industries

tanks, steel

tank fittings Goulds Water Technology

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tanks, water

trucks, rig support

valves, gate

A.O. Smith Water Systems Flexcon Industries Goulds Water Technology Northwest Flattanks Reid Plumbing Products Sta-Rite/Pentair

Central Mine Equipment East West Machinery & Drilling Northwest Flattanks SEMCO V & H Trucks

Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing

trucks, service TDS indicators YSI

telemetry equipment Solinst Canada

telemetry systems

East West Machinery & Drilling Northwest Flattanks SEMCO V & H Trucks

trucks, water

valves, pump control Goulds Water Technology

valves, relief Goulds Water Technology SEMCO

valves, solenoid Robbco Pumps Spruce Environmental Technologies

East West Machinery & Drilling Northwest Flattanks

vapor extraction caps

Solinst Canada

test strips

ultraviolet systems

vents

Design Water Technologies Industrial Test Systems

Dakota Technologies

Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing

underreamers

testing kits

water analysis

Drill King International

Cotey Chemical Design Water Technologies Industrial Test Systems RadonAway Spruce Environmental Technologies

Dakota Technologies GeoPro Spruce Environmental Technologies YSI

valves, air release Flomatic

valves, backwash testing labs Design Water Technologies Robbco Pumps Spruce Environmental Technologies WaterGroup

Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing

valves, ball Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing Flomatic

tongs

valves, butterfly

Star Iron Works

Northwest Flattanks

MudPuppy/Tibban Manufacturing SEMCO Tibban Manufacturing/ MudPuppy International

torque arrestors

valves, check

kwik-ZIP Centralizers

A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing MAASS Midwest Manufacturing SEMCO Unitra

toolboxes

tracked vehicles Central Mine Equipment Northwest Flattanks Rig Source

traveling blocks trucks, axles East West Machinery & Drilling Northwest Flattanks

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water level measurement equipment Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing Baker Water Systems Monoflex Eno Scientific Heron Instruments INW Solinst Canada

water level meters Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing Baker Water Systems Monoflex Eno Scientific Heron Instruments In-Situ Solinst Canada

water quality instrumentation valves, flow regulating Baski

SEMCO

Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing

valves, foot Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing Austin Pump & Supply MAASS Midwest Manufacturing Robbco Pumps Solinst Canada Star Iron Works Unitra

Allegheny Instruments Geovista In-Situ INW Schlumberger Water Services Solinst Canada Voss Technologies

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water treatment systemscommercial/industrial Reid Plumbing Products

water treatment-drinking water systems AllChem Performance Products Industrial Test Systems Reid Plumbing Products

waterbeds Northwest Flattanks

welder racks Northwest Flattanks

welding equipment Northwest Flattanks

well and tank covers/enclosures Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing Dekorra Rock Enclosures

well caps Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing ECT Manufacturing Heron Instruments MAASS Midwest Manufacturing Star Iron Works

well rehabilitation/repair equipment Allegheny Instruments Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing ECT Manufacturing TAM International

well casing depth indicator

well site markers

Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing ECT Manufacturing Heron Instruments Solinst Canada Star Iron Works

Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing

well cleaning Allegheny Instruments Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing Cotey Chemical Design Water Technologies ECT Manufacturing

well rehabilitation/remediation

winches Geovista Laibe/Versa-Drill Mobile Drill Intl TWG Canada

windmills American West Windmill & Solar

wrenches Star Iron Works

Allegheny Instruments Atlantic Screen & Manufacturing Hydro Resources Solinst Canada TAM International

We still manufacture and stock DeepRock style equipment from swivels to drillpipe.

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(All of the companies are listed in the NGWA Online Buyers Guide at http://ngwa.officialbuyersguide.net/. Companies who have bought premier listings have more detail.) * National Ground Water Association member.

*2M Co. Inc. 1215 Cordova St. Billings, MT 59101 (406) 245-3008 fax (406) 245-1497 billings@2mco.com www.2mco.com 3221 Vasser NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 878-0304 fax (505) 878-0408 albuquerque@2mco.com 130 East Victory Rd. Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 884-0687 fax (208) 884-0280 boise@2mco.com 4370 Glencoe Denver, CO 80216 (303) 320-4631 fax (303) 320-4635 denver@2mco.com 5396 Heyrend Dr. Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (208) 542-2515 fax (208) 542-2704 ifalls@2mco.com 2901 Latimer St. Missoula, MT 59808 (406) 549-4427 fax (406) 549-4501 missoula@2mco.com 1026 West Third Ave. Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 765-0867 fax (509) 765-4079 moseslake@2mco.com

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1839 West Culver St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 283-2805 fax (602) 283-2810 phoenix@2mco.com 15750 SE Piazza Ave. Clackamas, OR 97015 (503) 974-5009 fax (503) 974-5013 portland@2mco.com 2M Co. is a wholesale distributor of water well and irrigation supplies including pumps, tanks, well casing, filtration, water treatment, and drilling supplies. We have 12 locations serving Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.

American West Windmill & Solar Co. P.O. Box 340 Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 298-4800 fax (806) 298-2068 emacias@gpeltd.com www.awwasc.com We represent Lorentz, which manufactures the most efficient solar pumping systems worldwide, and FIASA, the largest windmill manufacturer worldwide. The combination of these two manufacturers ensures that our products cover the entire spectrum of solar- and wind-powered water pumping systems. We are a full service company that can assist you in all phases of alternative energy water pumping applications. These services include sizing selection, application, and technical support. Our strategic U.S. network of experienced distributors and groundwater contractors are required to maintain a high standard of professionalism.

*Atlantic Drilling Supply 6462 125th Ave. North Largo, FL 33773 (727) 561-4330 fax (727) 531-5673 mdavis@atlanticsupply.com www.atlanticsupply.com 3740 Prospect Ave., Ste. 4 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (800) 535-7384 seflorida@atlanticsupply.com 3315 Maggie Blvd., Ste. 1000 Orlando, FL 32811 (800) 569-8950 mgordon@atlanticsupply.com 6919 Distribution Ave., Ste. 1 Jacksonville, FL 32256 (888) 260-5584 scothall@atlanticsupply.com 5400 Perimeter Parkway Court Montgomery, AL 36116 (866) 917-3447 blacy@atlanticsupply.com Monitor well and remediation products; PVC and stainless flush thread screen and casing; manholes, vaults, sand, cement, fittings; water well and geotech products; rods, bits, subs, rope, swivels, packers; Moyno and Versamatic pumps, piston pump parts; horizontal directional drilling products; drilling fluids, chips, additives, testing supplies, and training; soil, concrete, and asphalt testing products.

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*Austin Pump & Supply Co.

drilling products. Austin Pump & Supply is a long-standing member of state and national associations whose goal is preserving, protecting, and promoting our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s precious groundwater resources.

3803 Todd Lane P.O. Box 17037 Austin, TX 78760 (512) 442-2348 www.austinpump.com 3803 Todd Lane Austin, TX 78744 (512) 442-2348 fax (512) 442-2932 info@austinpump.com 538 Lantana Corpus Christi, TX 78408 (361) 289-5451 fax (361) 289-0256 info@austinpump.com

143A Fannin Rd. Flowood, MS 39232 (601) 933-4910 rcraft@esisupply.net www.esisupply.net

*Bill Johnson Equipment Co. 21 South 40th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 275-5415 (602) 273-0389 bjeqco@aol.com www.billjohnsonequipment.com

15090 Tradesman, Ste. 100 San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 479-9009 fax (210) 479-8459 info@austinpump.com 5502 Clara Rd. Houston, TX 77041 (713) 856-7867 fax (713) 856-7881 info@austinpump.com Austin Pump & Supply has been a distributor of water systems products for over 50 years. We distribute major product lines for the groundwater industry such as Goulds, Red Jacket, Berkeley, and Sulzer Pumps. We also distribute sump, effluent, and sewage pumps and controls, water treatment equipment, Goulds G&L commercial and industrial pumps, windmills, solar pumps, and 68 äĄ˛ June 2014 WWJ

Specialty distributor of monitoring well materials, safety and spill supplies for the environmental contractor, consultant, emergency response, and general industry.

Water well drilling supply, equipment company, and machine shop. Rental tools and consigned equipment.

4308 Murray Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76117 (817) 427-3232 fax (817) 656-8437 rdilldine@austinpump.com 3698 North Bryant San Angelo, TX 76902 (325) 655-0649 fax (325) 658-8889 info@austinpump.com

*ESI Supply

*Geo-Hydro Supply Ltd. 997 State Route 93 NW Sugarcreek, OH 44681 (800) 820-1005 contact@geohydrosupply.com www.geohydrosupply.com

*Central Mine Equipment Co. Supply 4215 Rider Trail North Earth City, MO 63045 (800) 325-8827 info@cmeco.com www.cmeco.com Supplier of well construction and completion materials plus related accessories.

Geo-Hydro Supply draws from more than 20 years of experience in the geothermal industry to supply the highest quality geothermal products and customer service for the loop installer. Serving the 48 contiguous states, we stock materials from top names in the industry such as B&D Manufacturing, Centennial Plastics, Central Plastics, Grundfos, Armacell, and K-Flex USA.

*East West Machinery & Drilling Inc. 157 Buffalo Creek Rd. Mifflinburg, PA 17844 (949) 722-8643 (570) 966-7312 fax (949) 722-2561 fax (570) 966-4929 sales@ewdrilling.com

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*Gicon Pumps & Equipment P.O. Box 701 Lubbock, TX 79408 (806) 298-2024 fax (806) 298-2068 emacias@gpeltd.com www.gpeltd.com 17922 N. I-27 P.O. Box 340 Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 298-2024 fax (806) 298-2068 www.gpeltd.com

6150 Tri-County Parkway Shertz, TX 78154 (210) 654-8900 fax (210) 654-8904 sanantonio@gpeltd.com Gicon Pumps & Equipment is a valueadded, pump specialty supplier of the highest quality pumps and related equipment. We provide complete, highly efficient pumping systems and services for agricultural, commercial, environmental, industrial, municipal, residential, turf irrigation, and water well drilling markets. Our customer services, provided by our knowledgeable staff and strategic alliances with pump systems professionals, are keys to Gicon Pumps & Equipmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success and recognition as a leader in the industry.

1701 East Third St. Amarillo, TX 79103 (800) 530-4744 fax (806) 373-4678 amarillo@gpeltd.com 515 East 50th St. Lubbock, TX 79404 (800) 530-4755 fax (806) 763-9500 lubbock@gpeltd.com 1119 South Meadow Odessa, TX 79761 (800) 530-4766 fax (432) 580-3091 odessa@gpeltd.com 7506 West Madison St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 (800) 772-6265 fax (623) 907-8761 phoenix@gpeltd.com 4301 Garland Dr. Haltom City, TX 76117 (866) 656-0823 fax (817) 656-4366 ftworth@gpeltd.com 2110 Mabry Dr. Clovis, New Mexico 88101 (855) 763-9022 fax (575) 763-3566 clovis@gpeltd.com

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*Givens International Drilling Supplies Inc. 8288 Pritchett Crooks Rd. Corydon, KY 42406 (270) 533-6378 susie@givensinternational.com www.givensinternational.com We supply via one-stop shopping most all consumables you need for drilling including but not limited to DTH hammers and bits, water hammers, rotary bits, drag bits, PDC bits, drill pipe, mud, grease and foam, thread adaptors, swivels, mud pump parts, fishing tools, wrenches, etc. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service.

*Hole Products 205 16th St. NE, Ste. A Little Falls, MN 56345 (888) 465-1569 boothoudt@holeproducts.com www.holeproducts.com 4487 Park Dr., Ste. G Norcross, GA 30093 (888) 448-4430 fax (770) 279-8499 wbabcock@holeproducts.com 4061 Wedgeway Court Earth City, MO 63045 (877) 699-2159 fax (314) 770-0687 tdunlap@holeproducts.com 205 16th St., NE Suite A Little Falls, MN 56345 (320) 616-0701 fax (320) 631-0064 jkroll@holeproducts.com 3802 Stewart Ave. Wausau, WI 54401 (888) 465-3704 fax (715) 842-5999 kthomer@holeproducts.com 6448 Pinecastle Blvd., Ste. 103 Orlando, FL 32809 (877) 544-4211 fax (407) 792-2670 dmarlette@holeproducts.com Hole Products is a leading global supplier of high performance drilling products to the environmental, geotechnical, geothermal, HDD, mineral exploration, rotary, and sonic drilling industries. We combine hundreds of years of drilling supply and service experience, a vast inventory of world class drilling supplies, multiple stocking locations, and worldwide shipping capabilities. In addition, our dedicated sales and management team offer innovative drilling solutions, unparalleled service, and around the clock support.

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1901 Meadowlark Butte, MT 59701 (406) 494-2120 fax (406) 494-3767

*L.B. Foster Co.

*Northwest Pipe Fittings

21270 FM 1488 Magnolia, TX 77355 (832) 934-3105 fax (832) 934-3110 alopez@lbfoster.com

33 South 8th St. West Billings, MT 59102 (800) 937-4737 fax (406) 248-8072 sbond@northwestpipe.com

L.B. Foster has the experience and reliability required to deliver quality water well products in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rapidly changing environment. L.B. Foster is the trusted supplier to the vertical pump industry for timely delivery, superior reliability, consistent quality, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Look to L.B. Foster as your primary source for customized service and competitive pricing of just-in-time quality tubular products.

1780 Highway 35 Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 752-6562 fax (406) 752-6553 360 Floss Flats Rd. Belgrade, MT 59714 (406) 388-2045 fax (406) 388-2093 404 17th Ave. NE Great Falls, MT 59404 (406) 727-9843 fax (406) 454-1743

BOREHOLE GEOPHYSICAL LOGGING SYSTEMS

Sidney, MT 59270 (800) 937-4737 sbond@northwestpipe.com Northwest Pipe Fittings specializes in the distribution of plumbing, utilities, industrial products, HVAC and temperature controls, and water systems including water filtration, pumps and accessories, and steel and PVC well casing. Northwest Pipe is committed to meeting and exceeding industry standards.

*Rig Source Inc. 700 Hicks Dr. Elburn, IL 60119 (630) 365-1649 fax (630) 365-1650 info@rigsourceinc.com

*SEMCO Inc. P.O. Box 1216 7695 U.S. Highway 287 North Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-9006 fax (719) 336-2402 semcopumphoist@yahoo.com

For Ground Water Applications *Aquifer Properties* *Screen Location*

*Deviation* *Video*

*Flow* *ELog*

*Toney Drilling Supplies Inc. 14060 NW 19 Ave. Miami, FL 33054 (305) 685-2453 tds101@toneydrilling.com www.toneydrilling.com

MATRIX PORTABLE GROUND WATER LOGGER

Mount Sopris Instruments, 4975 E. 41 Ave., Denver, CO 80216 ph: 303.279.3211 fx: 303.279.2730 www.mountsopris.com

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3852 L.B. McLeod Rd. Orlando, FL 32805 (888) 327-2844 fax (407) 649-8685 todd@toneydrilling.com Drill rig sales. Geotech, water well, horizontal, environmental, and engineering test equipment. Manufacturer stocking distributor with sales staff of more than 75 years of experience. Consultation and export shipping available for all drill rigs and supplies.

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All of the companies are listed in the NGWA Online Buyers Guide at http://ngwa.officialbuyersguide.net/. Companies with premier listings online feature descriptions and logos. * National Ground Water Association member.

*A.O. Smith Water Systems 500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway Ashland City, TN 37015 (800) 527-1953 fax (615) 792-2154 info@permatank.com www.wstanks.com 768 Erie St. Stratford, Ontario Canada (519) 271-5800 4302 Raleigh St. Charlotte, NC 28213 (704) 597-8910 fax (704) 596-8734 info@permatank.com A world of choices. Pressure tanks for all your needs. Select from diaphragm, glass-lined, galvanized, ASME and nonASME. Diaphragm tank sizes from 2 gallons through 119 gallons. Glass-lined storage tanks from 42 gallons through 220 gallons. Galvanized tanks from 12 gallons through 900 gallons and large storage tanks up to 12,500 gallons. Expansion tanks for heating and potable water.

*A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. P.O. Box 508 Dubuque, IA 52004 (800) 292-2737 fax (800) 832-9296 irranals@aymcdonald.com www.aymcdonald.com A.Y. McDonald is a manufacturer of pumps and water systems; water works service line brass; plumbing valves and fittings; and high pressure gas valves and meter bars. A.Y. McDonald products are sold to wholesale distributors, Twitter @WaterWellJournl

municipalities, and natural gas utilities throughout North America. End users of A.Y. McDonald products include underground contractors, plumbers, municipalities, and well drillers.

*Aardvark Packers LLC 2299 Bethel Rd. Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360) 552-6662 sales@aardvarkpackers.com www.aardvarkpackers.com 98 North Ward St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (360) 552-6662 fax 866-868-6665 sales@aardvarkpackers.com 135 Mason Circle, Suite K Concord, CA 94520 (360) 552-6662 fax (866) 868-6665 sales@aardvarkpackers.com Aardvark manufactures the Tigre Tierra line of inflatable packers. Used for pressure grouting, zone testing, isolation, vapor sampling, well decommission, mining, permeability testing, and wire line systems. We have inventory on the East Coast and West Coast as well as 24-hour technical support if needed. Aardvark also manufactures a complete line of mechanical packers. In addition, we offer S.S. centralizers, PVC screen and casing, well vaults, caps, storm drain covers, and many other well products.

Aermotor Windmill Co. P.O. Box 5110 San Angelo, TX 76902 (800) 854-1656 aermotor@wcc.net www.aermotorwindmill.com Since 1888 The Aermotor Co. has been building the finest windmill in the world. From their 54,000 sq. ft. plant in San Angelo, Aermotor builds windmills, hot dipped galvanized towers, and parts for Aermotor windmills. Aermotor also sells leathers, Midland Cylinders, wood, fiberglass and galvanized steel rods, wood towers and windmill accessories. Call for NGWA discounts.

AllChem Performance Products 6010 NW 1st Place Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 378-9696 (866) 343-1216 horizon@allchem.com www.horizonwater.co AllChem Performance Products specializes in simple, reliable, and effective tablet chlorine feed systems for drinking water and wastewater applications. We feature 65% available chlorine and 90% available chlorine tablet chemistry systems that are a convenient, simple alternative to liquid and gas chlorine systems.

*Allegheny Instruments Inc. 1243 Burnsville Rd. Williamsville, VA 24487 (800) 255-1353 fax (540) 396-4741 jeff@geovision.org

*Aermotor/Pentair 293 Wright St. Delavan, WI 53115 (800) 230-1816 fax (800) 426-9446

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fax (208) 226-2421 ams@ams-samplers.com www.ams-samplers.com

*Alloy Machine Works Inc. 18102 East Hardy Rd. Houston, TX 77073 (281) 233-0214 fax (281) 233-0487 jjackson@alloymachineworks.com http://alloymachineworks.com/ Well screen manufacturer. Stainless steel, galvanized, carbon steel. Sizes ¾˝ to 24˝ OD, rod base, prepack, pipe base screens. Flush joint casing, T&C drop pipe. Mill slotted liners 1½˝ to 20˝ OD steel.

*Amarillo Gear Co. 2401 Sundown Lane Amarillo, TX 79118 (806) 622-1273 fax (806) 622-3258 info@amarillogear.com

*American Granby Inc. 7652 Morgan Rd. Liverpool, NY 13090 (800) 776-2266 fax (800) 729-3299 sales@americangranby.com American Granby provides a complete line of accessories for pump and well applications. Offering products from Harvard, Clayton Mark, Square D, Ideal, Lasco, plus many other manufacturers makes American Granby your one-stop accessory source and the original source of vendor consolidation.

*AMS Inc. 105 Harrison St. American Falls, ID 83211 (208) 226-2017

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AMS manufactures and sells the largest assortment of hand sampling equipment including hand augers, soil probes, core samplers, and related equipment to all global markets. In addition to our firstclass hand sampling equipment, AMS also manufactures the PowerProbe— the ultimate in direct push sampling. Each unit can be custom made for your company’s site investigation needs.

*Angus Flexible Pipelines 180 Sheree Blvd., Ste. 3900 Exton, PA 19341 (610) 363-1400 (610) 524-9073 bill.drake@kidde-fire.com www.angusflexiblepipelines.com Angus Flexible Pipelines is the world leader in lay flat products for conveying fluids. Our products and systems are the proven choice for the most demanding applications, matching a product to any operational requirement. Products include Wellmaster flexible drop pipe and Super Aquaduct lay flat delivery pipeline.

*Atlantic Screen & Mfg. 142 Broadkill Rd. Milton, DE 19968 (302) 684-3197 fax (302) 684-0643 atlantic@ce.net

*Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique USA LLC 3700 East 68th Ave. Commerce City, CO 80022 (800) 732-6762 chris.burns@us.atlascopco.com

www.casinghammer.com Atlas manufactures and distributes the Atlas “Pure Strike” line of hydraulic casing drivers for rotary rigs and cabletool rigs, as well as for use in pile work. We also manufacture hydraulic casing hammer, handling products such as lifting cylinders, swing-jibs, jib booms, top-head latch mechanisms, swing-out rail packages, hydraulic swing sled packages, and the like. We also are a major manufacturer of Yellow Jack-It casing jacks for all sizes of casing or pipe, and pulling capacity. In addition, Atlas offers professional product installations and upgrades at our plant. We are very involved in the research and development of new technology regarding drill rigs and drilling techniques around the world.

*Baker Manufacturing Co. Monitor Industrial Water Systems 133 Enterprise St. Evansville, WI 53536 (608) 882-5100 fax (608) 882-6776 jbecker@baker-mfg.com www.bakermonitor.com For more than 100 years, the Monitor Division of Baker Manufacturing has been manufacturing quality water system products for use in residential and municipal/industrial applications. Today, Monitor is the leading provider of high quality, corrosion resistant pitless units for municipal and industrial water wells and the first and only manufacturer to offer NSF 61 certification on our pitless units! Monitor provides pitless units for casing sizes ranging from 6˝ to 36˝ diameter with load ratings exceeding 200,000 pounds. Monitor also manufactures protective well enclosures, turbine pitless units, pitless booster stations, and industrial grade weld-on pitless adapters.

*Atlas Manufacturing Ltd. Suite 327-6524 North Island Hwy. Merville, BC Canada V0R 2M0 (250) 337-5030

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1100 feet. The pump systems are complemented by solar tracking systems and photovoltaic modules. More than 70 pump models means there is a pump to closely match most scenarios.

*Baker Water Systems – Monitor 133 Enterprise St. Evansville, WI 53536 (800) 356-5130 fax (608) 882-6776 jbecker@baker-mfg.com www.bakermonitor.com Baker Water Systems is the leading prime manufacturer of quality products for residential water well, light commercial water systems, sewage effluent and sump pump systems, water filtration and purification systems, and irrigation. We carry Monoflex Environmental Monitoring and Monitor Municipal/Industrial Water Systems products.

*Baroid Industrial Drilling Products P.O. Box 1675 Houston, TX 77251 (281) 871-4613 fax (281) 871-4621 Baroid Industrial Drilling Products, a product service line of Halliburton, is an international network of sales and service engineers, laboratory scientists, and support personnel dedicated to servicing all facets of the non-oil well drilling industries. Baroid Industrial Drilling Products supplies a comprehensive line of drilling, grouting, plugging, abandonment, and well rehabilitation and development products specifically engineered to optimize performance and end-user costs.

*Baski Inc.

*Baker Water Systems Monoflex 127 East Spring St. Bechtelsville, PA 19505 (800) 523-0224 fax (610) 367-5675 monoflex@campbellmfg.com Monoflex Florida 6450 125th Ave. North Largo, FL 33773 Monoflex Pennsylvania 127 East Spring St. Bechtelsville, PA 19505 (610) 367-2107 Monoflex Wisconsin 851 15th St. Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578

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1586 South Robb Way Denver, CO 80232 (303) 789-1200 fax (303) 789-0900 info@baski.com

*BERKELEY/Pentair 293 Wright St. Delavan, WI 53115 (888) 782-7483 fax (800) 426-9446

Bernt Lorentz GmbH & Co. Krögerskoppel 7 Henstedt-Ulzburg 24558 Germany +49-(0)4193 7548-0 fax +49-(0)4193 7548-29 sales-team@lorentz.de Bernt Lorentz is a market leader in solar powered water pumping solutions. Lorentz has pioneered, innovated, and excelled in the engineering and manufacturing of solar-powered water pumping. Over 75,000 Lorentz systems use the power of the sun to pump water and sustain life in 120 countries. Lorentz solar-powered water pumping systems can pump up to 650 gallons/minute and systems that will pump from depths of

*Big Foot Mfg. Co. 1480 Potthoff St. Cadillac, MI 49601 (231) 775-5588 fax (231) 775-2599 info@bigfootmfg.com

*Bit Brokers International P.O. Box 100 Logan, IL 62856 (618) 435-5811 bitsales@bitbrokers.com www.bitbrokers.com We sell rock drilling bits, percussion hammers, and hammer bits. We also carry a line of drag bits and PDC bits. We provide other services such as our Refit PDC Repair Service, custom manufacturing of hole opener, and hole opener repair. Bit Brokers has been in business since 1988, and ships to all 50 states and 50 different countries.

*Blue Demon Co. Inc. P.O. Box 724 Lebanon, GA 30146 (770) 591-2021 fax (770) 591-6356 sales@bluedemon.com

*Boart Longyear Canada 2640 West 1700 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (801) 972-6430 bdriggs@boartlongyear.com www.boartlongyear.com Boart Longyear specializes in manufacturing and supplying products to the drilling industry, and has 13 Drill Store locations across the U.S. which allows us to service nearly every regional market. Whether you are drilling a 6˝ water well, spinning 4¼˝ augers, or coring an HD hole, our sales professionals can provide you with quality products and excellent service.

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*Boshart Industries 25 Whaley Ave. Milverton, ON Canada N0K 1M0 (800) 561-3164 www.boshart.com Boshart Industries has been providing customers with quality products and service since 1955. As one of the largest suppliers of water well accessories in North America, we also carry a complete line of products that range from plastic insert fittings, clamps, and gauges to industrial valves and fittings.

*Centennial Plastics P.O. Box 329 1830 Centennial Ave. Hastings, NE 68902 (402) 462-2227 fax (402) 462-5529 jnelson@centennialplastics.com 300 North Steelhead Way Boise, ID 83704 (888) 321-4801 fax (208) 321-4803 jcopperi@centennialplastics.com

*Century 531 North Fourth St. Tipp City, OH 45371 (937) 667-2431 info@centuryelectricmotor.com www.centuryelectricmotor.com Century, formerly A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., was acquired by Regal Beloit and is a leading manufacturer of electric pump motors for the groundwater market. Former A.O. Smith branded motors will now carry the legacy Century brand name. Century has been specializing in the manufacturing of jet pump motors for over 40 years and is the leading manufacturer of the twocompartment motor. The two-compartment motor separates the “work room” from the “control room” and allows easy access for adjustment and service.

*CertainTeed Corp. 750 East Swedesford Rd. P.O. Box 860 Valley Forge, PA 19482 (866) CT4-PIPE fax (610) 254-5403 certainteedpipe@saint-gobain.com

cal support and continuous product development. CETCO Drilling Products Group services the geothermal, water well, exploration, well rehabilitation, slurry solidification, and horizontal directional drilling markets.

*ChemGrout Inc. 805 East 31st St. LaGrange Park, IL 60526 (708) 354-7112 fax (708) 354-3881 rob@chemgrout.com www.chemgrout.com With 50 years of experience, ChemGrout offers a wide range of standard and custom-built grouting equipment. The Well Grouter and Geothermal Series continue to provide exceptional productivity, minimal maintenance, and quick paybacks. ChemGrout’s patented pumps are industry standards offering reliability and durability, along with unique disassembly features that simplifies cleanup and maintenance.

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*Central Mine Equipment 4215 Rider Trail North Earth City, MO 63045 (800) 325-8827 info@cmeco.com www.cmeco.com Manufacturer of auger-core-rotary drills, rubber-tired and tracked allterrain vehicles, hollow and continuous flight augers, and soil sampling tools.

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2870 Forbs Ave. Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 (847) 851-1800 fax (847) 506-6150 drillingproducts@cetco.com www.cetco.com/dpg Combining top-quality bentonite with the latest innovations in polymer science, the Drilling Products Group at CETCO offers an array of products ranging from a wide assortment of high-quality drilling fluids, grouts, and sealants to performance-enhancing slurries, polymers, and additives. A valued leader in product diversity, CETCO continues to expand its drilling product technology with new solutions to meet the changing needs of this dynamic industry. The experienced team of CETCO field engineers and research scientists offer drillers advanced techni-

*ClimateMaster 7300 SW 44th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73179 (405) 745-6000 fax (405) 745-4102 cgreent@climatemaster.com www.climatemaster.com ClimateMaster is the world’s largest and most progressive manufacturer of water source and geothermal heat pumps. We are committed to innovation and dedicated to environmentally clean, economically sound and superbly comfortable home and business environments. Each ClimateMaster product is produced in our state-of-the-art facility utilizing quality management systems that are ISO 9001:2000 certified. We strive for the highest product quality and service after the sale to give you peace of mind. In addition to geothermal heat waterwelljournal.com

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diameters ranging from 1¼˝ to 20˝. We track manufacturing from the moment raw materials arrive to the second a screen is shipped. We do this as part of our total quality assurance and quality control program. It guarantees the highest possible screen performance and longevity.

*Drill King International 820 South Sixth Ave. Mansfield, TX 76063 (817) 539-2500 fax (682) 222-1050 rbroseh@drillking.net

*Cotey Chemical Corp. P.O. Box 2039 Lubbock, TX 79408 (806) 747-2096 fax (806) 747-7138 kevin@coteychemical.com www.coteychemical.com Cotey Chemical is the leader in the water well cleaning, rehabilitation, and maintenance industry. We offer brushes, chemicals, and consulting services to solve your toughest water well problems. These products are safe on the environment and your equipment and are easy to handle and apply.

*Design Water Technologies 5920 Covington Rd. Shorewood, MN 55331 (888) 437-6426 info@designwater.com www.designwater.com Design Water Tech is the only company that designs, manufactures, and supplies technical services for all products. We supply consistent and safe products to get rid of iron bacteria with a single treatment. Now there are better answers to chlorine and coliform and E. coli problems. Sterilene is out! Even newer, Chlor-Oust to dechlorinate Sterilene.

*Dakota Technologies Inc. 2201A 12th St. N Fargo, ND 58102 (701) 237-4908 fax (701) 237-4926 info@dakotatechnologies.com www.dakotatechnologies.com

*Dekorra Rock Enclosures 218 Highway 16 P.O. Box 338 Rio, WI 53960 (920) 920-6535 fax (920) 992-6533 info@dekorraproducts.com

Delta Screens 6649 North Eldridge Parkway Houston, TX 77041 (713) 856-0300 www.deltascreens.com Delta Screens is your new option for profile wire well screens. Delta Screens products are built to the highest standards. Our water well screens are available in 304 or 316 stainless steel and Twitter @WaterWellJournl

*Eastern Driller’s Manufacturing Co. Inc. P.O. Box 7125 Lancaster, PA 17604 (717) 392-2773 fax (717) 392-1806 sales@edmmfg.com 1280 Southern Way Sparks, NV 89431 (800) 233-0173 fax 717-684-2566 sales@edmmfg.com Manufacturer of DTH hammers and bits. We have various sizes of bits. Our DTH hammers range in size from 4˝ to 12˝. We also offer a 5˝ and 6˝ tubeless DTH hammer—which is great for geothermal drilling. Our products are American made with American steel.

*ECT Manufacturing Inc. *Diedrich Drill Inc. 5 Fisher St. (mailing) 1719 State St. (shipping) LaPorte, IN 46350 (800) 348-8809 ddijl@diedrichdrill.com www.diedrichdrill.com We are a manufacturer of conventional and sonic drilling equipment for the geotechnical and environmental industries, as well as a sales and service organization. Since 1973, Diedrich Drill has provided its customers with the highest quality products and services. Throughout the years, we have used our experience, coupled with our customer feedback, to produce the most innovative new concepts and designs in the market.

11 Black Forest Rd. Hamilton, NJ 08691 (888) 240-4328 (609) 631-8939 fax (609) 631-0993 ectmfg@aol.com

*Enid Drill Systems Inc. 4510 East Market Enid, OK 73701 (580) 234-5971 fax (580) 234-5980 melissa@eniddrill.com

*Eno Scientific PO Box 1586 Hillsborough, NC 27278 (910) 778-2660 fax (888) 803-3796 info@enoscientific.com

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*Environmental Mfg. Inc. 8887 Green Valley Dr. Manhattan, KS 66502 (888) 587-0807 emiben88@yahoo.com www.emipipe.com

Manufacturer of flush thread PVC casing and screen and distributor of completion materials for environmental monitoring, remediation, and UST wells. Specializing in custom threading, slotting, and perforating for all PVC, CPVC, and HDPE applications. Centrally located for excellent regional, national, and international distribution. Singular attention to quality and service.

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*Foremost Industries *Flint & Walling Inc. 95 North Oak St. Kendallville, IN 46755 (800) 345-9422 bedwards@flintandwalling.com www.flintandwalling.com Flint & Walling manufactures a complete pump line including submersible well pumps, jet pumps, centrifugal pumps, booster pumps, lawn sprinkling pumps, specialty pumps, sump pumps, utility pumps, and sewage pumps, along with a full line of water conditioning products.

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*Flowserve – Flow Solutions Group 1341 West 2nd St. Hastings, NE 68901 (800) 437-8671 miallen@flowserve.com www.flowserve.com Flowserve Pump Division 2725 Reynolds Rd., Ste. 2 Lakeland, FL 33801 (800) 437-8673 fax (863) 666-2556 jhelmich@flowserve.com

15 Pruyn’s Island Dr. Glens Falls, NY 12801 (800) 833-2040 fax (518) 761-9798 www.flomatic.com

Flowserve Pump Division 1305 North Columbia St. Plainview, TX 79072 (800) 417-8676 fax (806) 296-2625 bohill@flowserve.com

Maples Sales & Service 3950 Nome St. Denver, CO 80239 (303)-371-1800 fax (303)-371-1808 gmaples@maplessales.com

Flowserve Pump Division 2349 South Orange Ave. Fresno, CA 93725 (800) 437-8672 fax (559) 268-6709 raudler@flowserve.com

Pacific NW Sales 13051 SE 126th Ave. Happy Valley, OR 97086 (503)-698-1025 fax (503)-698-2351 dbean@pacificnwsales.com Rep Rite Burk 2369 Waters Dr. Mendota Heights, MN 55120 (651)-686-0181 fax (651)-686-0803 reprite@aol.com

Manufacturer of vertical turbine pumps and submersible pumps and motors. Legacy brand names include Byron Jackson, IDP, Pleuger, Western Land Roller, and Worthington.

1225 64th Ave. NE Calgary, AB Canada T2E 8P9 (403) 295-5800 fax (403) 295-5834 sales@foremost.ca www.foremost.ca Foremost is an innovative, world-class company that leverages its excellence in engineering and production to consistently deliver functional and reliable products to the agreed specification, performance, price, and delivery. Foremost manufactures drilling rigs, tooling, and vehicles for the water well, construction, environmental, oil and gas, geotechnical, and exploration mining markets.

*Franklin Electric 9255 Coverdale Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46809 (260) 824-2900 fax (260) 827-5801 msherrill@fele.com www.franklinwater.com Franklin Electric has been a driving force in the groundwater pumping industry for decades. Our full line of pumping systems are ideal for many submersible and aboveground applications.

*GEFCO 2215 South Van Buren Enid, OK 73703 (580) 234-4141 fax (580) 233-6807 domsales@gefco.com

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Geokon Inc. 48 Spencer St. Lebanon, NH 03766 (603) 448-1562 fax (603) 448-3216 info@geokon.com Geokon UK Milton Keynes United Kingdom info@geokon.co.uk Geokon Beijing Beijing, China info@geokon.com.cn GKM Consultants 1430 Hocquart St., Ste. 100 St-Bruno, QC Canada J3V 6E1 (450) 441-5444 fax (450) 441-0677 info@gkmconsultants.com Geokon manufactures a range of highquality hydrological instrumentation, including piezometers and pressure transducers for direct connection to hydraulic systems, installation in small diameter stand pipes, and for precise measurements in weirs, flumes, and streams. Sensors are read with portable readout instruments and/or computerbased data acquisition systems. Geokonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elegant and rugged sensor designs exhibit excellent long-term stability, accuracy, and reliability even in the most adverse conditions.

*GeoPro Inc. P.O. Box 150 Bowie, TX 76230 (940) 872-8097 fax (940) 872-3678 askouby@geoproinc.com Engineering Office 302 East Warehouse St. Elkton, SD 57026 (605) 542-5291 fax (605) 542-1303 rcarda@geoproinc.com

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*Geoprobe Systems 1835 Wall St. Salina, KS 67401 (800) 436-7762 info@geoprobe.com www.geoprobe.com Geoprobe Systems is the world leader in the design and manufacture of machines and tooling for the environmental industry. These subsurface machines and tooling are used for environmental soil and groundwater sampling, monitoring well installation, high-pressure grouting and injection systems, direct image subsurface logging, and geotechnical applications. The machines are known for their ease of use, well-organized controls, and reliable field performance. Tooling includes soil, groundwater, and soil gas samplers; prepacked screens for monitoring well installation; electrical conductivity logging equipment; and grouting/injection tooling for the environmental industry plus CPT tooling and the Automatic Drop Hammer for the geotechnical industry.

*GeoRocFor Inc. 165 Joseph-Robertson St. Sherbrooke, QC Canada J1L 2W7 (819) 569-4207 info@georocfor.ca www.georocfor.com Manufacturer of the Xs drill overburden system.

*Greenway Water Technologies 400 Southgate Dr. Guelph, ON Canada N1G 4P5 (519) 821-6237 info@greenwaywt.com www.greenwaywt.com No. 68 Dagang Yi Rd. Beilun District, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315800 China 86-0574-8681-5918 jxu@greenwaywt.com 1270 Flagship Dr. Perrysburg, OH 43551 (888) 5-WATER-0 info@greenwaywt.com Greenway Water Technologies provides high quality innovative water treatment products and custom water solutions to the wholesale plumbing, OEM, water treatment, and light commercial/industrial channels globally. Our product lineup features ultraviolet water disinfection systems and complete UV rack systems, water softeners and backwash filters, our patented neoprene tank jackets, reverse osmosis systems, filtration, and more.

*Geovista Ltd. Unit 10, Cae Ffwt Business Park Glan Conwy, LL28 5SP United Kingdom (149) 257-3399 fax (149) 258-1177 sales@geovista.co.uk

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*Heron Instruments Inc. *Grundfos Pumps Corp. 17100 West 118th Terrace Olathe, KS 66061 (913) 227-3400 fax (913) 227-3500 rgoering@grundfos.com www.grundfos.us Grundfos is a global leader in advanced pump solutions and a trendsetter in water technology. With an annual production of more than 16 million pump units, Grundfos is one of the world’s leading pump manufacturers. Grundfos markets a full portfolio of groundwater and irrigation products including 3˝ through 10˝ submersible pumps, submersible motors up to 250 hp, jet pumps, line shaft turbines, end suction centrifugals, split case pumps, metering pumps, booster systems, variable speed drives and controls.

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

*Harwil Corp. 541 Kinetic Dr. Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 988-6800 sales@harwil.com www.harwil.com Harwil manufacturers flow and level switches, temperature sensors, and pump controllers. Harwil switches and controls are designed to survive in any environment. We make one of the only flow switches that can be buried or installed underwater. Our level switches are used in truck mounted cleaning systems as they are the only level switch that can operate in this sloshing, splashing, swirling environment and still function perfectly.

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*Hoeptner Perfected Products 7796 Oak Spring Circle Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 847-7615 fax (408) 847-0675 sales@freezeflow.com

13265 State Route 17 Culver, IN 46511 (615) 799-9662 fax (615) 799-5654 ryan.smith@hydroflopumps.com 2498 Kuhn Rd. Marion, AR 72364 (870) 735-0400 fax (870) 733-0500 stan.dodson@hydroflopumps.com 5437 South Nikita Ave. Fresno, CA 93725 (559) 834-1945 fax (559) 834-9705 mark.smith@hydroflopumps.com 3510 Wood River Rd. Grand Island, NE 68803 (308) 398-0920 fax (308) 398-0923

*Hydro Resources 13027 County Rd. 18, Unit C Fort Lupton, CO 80621 (303) 857-7540 fax (303) 857-3826 sorr@hydroresources.com www.hydroresources.com Experienced drilling rig operators for irrigation, commercial, industrial, municipal, and geothermal projects. Drilling fluid products and program specialists with seasoned mud engineers. Skilled pump installation and service for most applications. Highly qualified groundwater imaging and engineering services for water well projects. Well rehabilitation services and chemicals. Full inventory of drilling rig parts and supplies.

1886 David Bailey Rd. Brownfield, TX 79316 (806) 637-8961 fax (806) 637-8964 steve.garry@hydroflopumps.com Hydroflo Pumps USA was founded in 1998 by the current CEO, Brian Daschner. His vision to manufacture the best vertical and submersible turbine pumps in the industry was realized by advancing the standard design to include investment cast stainless steel impellers. The company fabricates the only pump constructed with all lost-wax, investment cast technology. The company’s success has been built on manufacturing, assembling, and delivering the most dependable, wellengineered pumps in the marketplace. Our market segments include agricultural, commercial, municipal as well as specialized markets such as mine dewatering, and cooling towers.

*Hydroflo Pumps USA Inc. 7118 Loblolly Pine Blvd. Fairview, TN 37062 (615) 799-9662 fax (615) 799-5654 info@hydroflopumps.com

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variety of parameters as well as water quality meters, arsenic and well drillers’ kits, and much more.

*Ideal Clamp Products Inc. 8100 Tridon Dr. Smyrna, TN 37167 (800) 221-0100 fax (800) 330-7814 marceneaux@idealtridonclamps.com www.idealtridon.com Ideal Clamp Products is the leading manufacturer of hose clamps for industrial and underground applications. IAMPO listed Ideal-Tridon clamps, Lox-On double lock, and Micro-Gear.

*In-Situ Inc. 221 East Lincoln Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 498-1500 fax (970) 498-1598 sales@in-situ.com www.in-situ.com In-Situ designs, manufactures, distributes, and rents environmental equipment for monitoring the quantity and quality of groundwater and surface water. From advanced aquifer characterization, to long-term monitoring, to economical data collection, In-Situ instruments provide accurate results and reliable operation even in harsh support 24 hours a day, seven days a week through its global network of regional offices and distributors.

*Indar Máquinas Hidráulicas Barrio Altamira, Pol. Txara Beasain, Gipuzkoa AB 20200 Spain (+34) 9-43028200 fax (+34) 9-43028203 indarmh@indar.ingeteam.com Indar Pumps, leader in the Spanish market supplying deep well pumps and motors and part of the Ingeteam international industrial group, is a company with more than 65 years’ experience, founded in 1940. Indar is specialized in the production of its own designed submersible pumps and motors that are manufactured and tested in the factory with the most modern equipment. Indar offers a combination of high technical quality, exquisite customer service, short delivery times in supply, and competitive prices in order to offer customers the best solution to their requirements. Customized designs and special materials are also welcomed.

*Industrial Test Systems 1875 Langston St. Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 329-9712 fax (803) 329-9743 its@sensafe.com www.sensafe.com ITS Europe UK Centre for Homeland Security Building 7, Chilmark Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5DU United Kingdom 172 271 7911 fax 172 271 7941 sales@sensafe.com

International Construction Equipment (ICE) 301 Warehouse Dr. Matthews, NC 28104 (704) 821-8200 (828) 256-7272 marketing@iceusa.com www.iceusa.com ICE has become one of the world’s most recognizable, sought after, and desired foundation equipment suppliers by providing a full spectrum of high performance equipment and seasoned service professionals to enable our customers to remain versatile and productive. ICE is a manufacturer and distributor of vibratory drivers and extractors, diesel hammers, excavator-mounted vibros, top drive augers, hydraulic hammers, Pilemer hydraulic hammers, excavatormounted rotary heads and augers, large and small-bore drill tooling, limited access drills, Comacchio drilling and geothermal rigs, and other deep foundation equipment.

*INW 8902 122nd Ave. NE Kirkland, WA 98033 (800) 776-9355 (425) 822-4434 fax (425) 822-8384 sales@inwusa.com 4620 Northgate Blvd., Ste. 170 Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 922-2900 inwsw@inwusa.com

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*ISCO Industries LLC – Geothermal Division 926 Baxter Ave. Louisville, KY 40204 (804) 345-4726 fax (866) 256-5906 sales@isco-pipe.com www.isco-pipe.com ISCO is the nation’s leading supplier of HDPE pipe, fittings, fusion equipment, and know-how. ISCO can assist you on your next geothermal project, whether you are an engineer, public utility, installer, contractor, homeowner, or business owner. We regularly work with engineers, installers, and contractors in the development of reliable, effective geothermal systems for commercial and residential use.

*Jet-Lube Inc. 4849 Homestead Rd., Ste. 232 Houston, TX 77028 (713) 674-7617 fax (713) 670-5700 sales@jetlube.com www.jetlube.com Born in the oilfield in 1949, Jet-Lube now supplies all facets of industry with a complete line of environmentally acceptable lubricants, anti-seizes, sealants, penetrants, and coatings, all of which exceed set industry standards.

*Johnson Screens 1950 Old Highway 8 NW New Brighton, MN 55112 (651) 636-3900 fax (651) 638-3177 waterwellsalesnsa@johnsonscreens.com www.johnsonscreens.com

*J&K Tool Co. Inc. 6385 County Rd. 7 Wheaton, MN 56296 (320) 563-4967 fax (320) 563-8051 sales@jktool.com www.jktool.com J&K Tool is the manufacturer and designer of the popular Kwik Klamp, as well as other time-saving tools used in water well, environmental, and mining industries. Kwik Klamp comes in three sizes: 1˝-2˝, 2½˝-4˝, and 6˝ PVC only. Other tools we manufacture are PVC casing elevators sizes 1˝ to 20˝, PVC flush joint pipe clamps for 4˝-24˝ (custom sizes available upon request), and heavy duty PVC elevators 4˝-8˝. J&K Tool also designs and manufactures high quality automatic production machines used for slotting, threading, and perforating both PVC and HDPE pipe. The pipe processed by these machines is used in water wells, groundwater monitoring, dewatering, landfills, recovery wells, and a variety of filtration applications. Twitter @WaterWellJournl

11939 Aldine-Westfield Rd. Houston, TX 77093 (281) 449-7261 fax (281) 449-6010 303 A Mt. Vernon Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93307 (661) 323-1506 fax (661) 323-1606 708 Challenger Way Forked River, NJ 08731 (609) 693 9434 fax (609) 671 8708 Johnson Screens is the world’s leading provider of durable, high-quality, innovative water well screens for municipal, industrial, commercial, agricultural, domestic, and environmental applications. Our design and application technology are highly recognized by industry professionals. Johnson Screens’ strengths encompass well design, screen application, material selection, problem analysis, and well rehabilitation and maintenance.

*KEMTRON Technologies 10050 Cash Rd. Stafford, TX 77477 (281) 261-5778 fax (281) 499-4080 info@kemtron.com www.kemtron.com Bay 119, 5512 45th St. Leduc, AB Canada T9E 7B2 (877) 986-7277 fax (780) 986-1654 david.blasetti@kemtron.com Varshavskoye Shosse 125 Building 5, Office #1 Moscow, Russia 7 495 319 5309 vladimir.kerdivarenko@kemtron.com Since 1990, Kemtron Technologies has been providing waste management and solids control solutions to customers around the world. Specific products include packaged mud recycling/cleaning systems, linear motion shale shakers, centrifuges, containerized dewatering units, mud mixing systems, performance polymers, and centrifugal pumps. Proudly made in the USA.

*King Oil Tools 2215 South Van Buren Enid, OK 73703 (580) 234-4141 fax (580) 233-6807 domsales@gefco.com

*kwik-ZIP Centralizers 3612 Conflans Rd. Irving, TX 75061 (972) 790-0160 fax (972) 790-9210 sales@kwikzip.com

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*Laibe Corp./Versa-Drill 1414 Bates St. Indianapolis, IN 46201 (800) 942-3388 fax (317) 266-8426 sales@laibecorp.com

*LAKOS 1365 North Clovis Ave. Fresno, CA 93727 (800) 344-7205 fax (559) 255-8093 http://pwc.lakos.com Founded in 1972, Lakos is a leading provider of solids separation and filtration solutions for a variety of applications. In the groundwater, residential, and irrigation markets, we distribute our products through technically trained resellers in more than 40 countries around the world. Our commitment to continuous innovation has resulted in a patented product range that continues to evolve to meet the world’s ever demanding filtration needs.

*Little Beaver Inc. P.O. Box 840 Livingston, TX 77351 (936) 327-3121 fax (936) 327-4025 sales@littlebeaver.com www.littlebeaver.com Manufacturers of gas and diesel powered man portable water well drills. Available in mechanical or hydraulic drive and drill packages for 100´, 200´, and 300´ with air option capabilities. Manufacturers of one-man gas-powered posthole diggers for fencing, decks, and signs.

1458 North Dearing Ave. Fresno, CA 93703 (559) 251-1396 fax (559) 251-2096 info@lavalunderground.com www.lavalunderground.com For 60 years Laval Underground Surveys has designed and manufactured the industry’s most advanced water well cameras. Laval borehole camera systems are installed around the world and lead the way in video quality and customer service. Laval Underground Surveys is also a supplier of the Boresaver Ultra C, the cutting edge iron bacteria and iron oxide well treatment chemical. 82 䡲 June 2014 WWJ

315 Flindt Dr. Storm Lake, IA 50588 (712) 732-2760 merrillsales@merrillmfg.com www.merrillmfg.com Merrill Manufacturing has provided more than 60 years of service to the water well industry with its diverse product line of more than 4000 items. Merrill Manufacturing is known for quality, service, and selection!

*MAASS Midwest Mfg. 11283 Dundee Rd. P.O. Box 547 Huntley, IL 60142 (847) 669-5135 fax (847) 669-3230 steve@maassmidwest.com

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*Mobile Drill Intl 3807 Madison Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317) 787-6371 sales@mobiledrill.net www.mobiledrill.net Mobile Drill Intl designs, manufactures, and stocks an extensive inventory of drilling rigs and parts and tooling to serve a wide range of applications. We also have a wealth of knowledge and experience in serving the drilling needs of a variety of industries. The industries we serve include geotechnical, sonic, geothermal, mineral exploration, environmental, foundation, seismic, and water well.

Whether your business is geothermal drilling, soil investigations, seismic, micro pile installation, or ground consolidation work, we can provide you with premium quality drills that will outproduce and outlast the competition. In addition to our own M-Series line, we proudly carry the world-renowned Fraste and Ripamonti lines of drills, as well as the Resonant Technologies resonant head for sonic drilling applications.

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*Morris Industries 777 Route 23 Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 (800) 835-0777 fax (973) 835-7414 info@morrispipe.com www.morrispipe.com 975 West Siddonsburg Rd. Dillsburg, PA 17019 (717) 432-9651 fax (717) 432-1150 dheikes@morrispipe.com 21 Commerce Circle Durham, CT 06422 (800) 232-2777 fax (860) 349-9363 cmartinez@morrispipe.com 44 Route 146 Mechanicville, NY 12118 (800) 635-6591 fax (518) 664-2006 lbarton@morrispipe.com Distributors and manufacturers of steel pipe, water well casing, and quality groundwater, geothermal, and environmental products for 50 years. Morris is partnered with industry leaders such as Amtrol, A.Y. McDonald, Baker, Baroid, Cresline, Franklin, Grundfos, Kalas, Geo Pro, and Oil Creek Plastics.

*Mount Sopris Instrument Co. Inc. 4975 East 41st Ave. Denver, CO 80216 (303) 279-3211 fax (303) 279-2730 sales@mountsopris.com

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*MudPuppy/Tibban Mfg. P.O. Box 2675 Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 961-1160 sales@tibban.com www.mudpuppyinfo.com DTH Products Unit 1460 Coulson St. Wacol, Old QLD 4076 Australia +6 17 3879 3744 fax +6 17 3879 3721 tjames@dthproducts.com Dynamic Supply Ltd. 5518 54th St. Leduc, AB Canada T9E 2X2 (780) 986-9882 fax (780) 986-5425 randy@dynamicsupply.ca JKS Boyles Unit 9 Salcombe Rd. Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alferton, DE55 7RG United Kingdom +44(0) 1773 835323 fax +44 (0) 1773 835075 sales@jks.boyles.ltd.co.uk Laibe Corp. 1414 Bates St.t Indianapolis, IN 46201 (800) 942-3399 fax (317) 596-3716 byordy@laibecorp.com Sonic Drill Systems 43833 Progress Way Chilliwack, BC Canada V2R 0E6 (604) 854-1383 fax (604) 588-6090 tom.savage@sonic-drill.com

Sonic SampDrill Uitmaat 8 Giesbeek, ER 6987 The Netherlands +31 (0) 313 880201 fax +31 (0) 313 880202 sales@sonicsmpdrill.com Tibban is the home of the MudPuppy, a highly effective drilling mud recirculation system. Clean mud means a clean hole. The MudPuppy is ideal for water well drilling, core drilling, horizontal directional drilling, environmental drilling, geotechnical drilling, and geothermal drilling. The MudPuppy “recycles the mud and dumps the crud!”

*Mud Technology International Inc. 2610 Highway 31 West Athens, TX 75751 (866) 675-3240 fax (903) 675-7837 info@mud-tech.com We manufacture a complete line of shakers, desilters, desanders, and mud pump packages. Our tank and mixing systems are designed for maximum flexibility. We also custom manufacture equipment for specialty applications. We carry screens and shaker and replacement pump parts for all major brands of equipment.

*Myers/Pentair 293 Wright St. Delavan, WI 53115 (888) 987-8677 fax (800) 426-9446

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*National Pump Co. 7706 North 71st Ave. Glendale, AZ 85303 (623) 979-3560 fax (623) 979-2177 info@natlpump.com 2790 South Railroad Ave. Fresno, CA 93725 (559) 497-5071 fax (559) 497-8816 902 East Union St. Vienna, GA 31092 (229) 268-2921 fax (229) 268-7136 11176 Green Valley Dr. Olive Branch, MS 38654 (662) 895-1110 fax (662) 895-5083 3107 Slaton Highway Lubbock, TX 79404 (806) 745-5396 fax (806) 745-6668 195 East Third St. Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 (863) 735-8222 fax (863) 735-8202

*Noland Co. Drilling Equipment 2227 Shenandoah Ave. NW Roanoke, VA 24017 (540) 982-8001 fax (540) 342-0546 nolanddrill@noland.com www.nolanddrilling.com Distributor of new and used drilling rigs and related equipment. Specializing in complete rig refurbishes, air compressor rebuilds, and component fabrications.

*North Houston Machine 14202 Pine Meadow Lane Tomball, TX 77375 (800) 364-6973 fax (281) 255-3863 sales@northhoustonmachine.com

*Northwest Flattanks 200 18th Rd. N.W. Choteau, MT 59422 (406) 466-2146 fax (406) 466-2176 steve@northwestflattanks.com

*NUMA 646 Thompson Rd. Thompson, CT 06277 (800) 356-6862 fax (860) 923-2617 numa@numahammers.com www.numahammers.com Numa designs and manufactures down the hole hammers and bits for drilling hole diameters 89 mm to 1067 mm (3½˝ to 42˝). The company is an international provider of conventional as well as reverse circulation hammers and bits to the water well, oil/gas, mining, quarry, construction, foundation, environmental, and exploration industries. We also manufacture the Super Jaws overburden drilling systems for simultaneously drilling and setting steel casing in water well and micropile applications.

*PENTEK/Pentair 293 Wright St. Delavan, WI 53115 (866) 9PENTEK fax (800) 426-9446

*Nelsen Corp. 3250 Barber Rd. Norton, OH 44203 (800) 362-9686 fax (888) 544-8780 sales@nelsencorp.com www.nelsencorp.com Nelsen manufactures and distributes a complete line of water treatment equipment and water well products, including softeners, filters, UV systems, feed pumps, RO equipment, tanks, submersible pumps, jet pumps, well supplies, and components. Call, fax, or email for 400-plus-pages catalog. Established in 1954, Nelsen has been the premier source for dealers across the United States and around the world. 84 䡲 June 2014 WWJ

*Northwest Pipe Fittings 33 South 8th St. West Billings, MT 59102 (800) 937-4737 (406) 248-8072 sbond@northwestpipe.com www.northwestpipe.net Northwest Pipe Fittings specializes in the distribution of plumbing, utilities, industrial products, HVAC and temperature controls, and water systems including water filtration, pumps and accessories, and steel and PVC well casing. NWP is committed to meeting and exceeding industry standards.

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*Premier Silica LLC

*Phase Technologies 3620 Homestead St. Rapid City, SD 57703 (605) 343-7934 fax (605) 343-7943 info@phasetechnologies.com www.phasetechnologies.com Phase Technologies designs and manufactures innovative electronic products based on power switching technologies. The core technology platform in our product line utilizes digital signal processor-controlled insulated gate bipolar transistors. AquaPhase and APG VFDs are purpose built phase converting drives with an active front end design for low harmonic distortion on the utility input side. Readily available in a type 3R outdoor enclosure and voltage doubling capabilities in some sizes. Proprietary software developed by our engineers controls these power switching devices to produce innovative solutions in phase conversion. Rugged design, high reliability, and high power density allow our products to function in even the most demanding applications.

5205 North O’Connor Blvd., Ste. 200 Irving, TX 75039 (800) 947-7263 fax (719) 390-5517 salesinfo@premiersilica.com 9952 Enos Lane Bakersfield, CA 93312 (661) 746-5789

5115 Industrial St. Maple Plain, MN 55359 (952) 255-7050 www.precisiongeothermal.com Precision Geothermal manufacturers the GeoCube, an advanced and capable geothermal borehole thermal conductivity test unit and the accompanying data analysis software suite that provides instant test results.

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*Pul-A-Pump Corp. P.O. Box 155 Stockholm, NJ 07460 (973) 697-2008 fax (973) 697-5989

1000 Oglebay Norton Dr. Brady, TX 76825 (325) 597-0721 jonathan.allen@premiersilica.com 3250 Drennan Industrial Loop Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (800) 947-7263 fax (719) 390-5517 26900 Coshocton Rd. Howard, OH 43028 (800) 522-0171 matthew.curtis@premiersilica.com

*Process Measurement & Controls Inc.

*Precision Geothermal LLC

Among the outstanding features of the VersaLine Series are full scale range capabilities as low as 10˝ WC and an accuracy of ± 0.1%.

11 Old Sugar Hallow Rd. Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 792-8686 fax (203) 743-2051 sborchardt@pmc1.com www.pmc1.com PMC VersaLine Series submersible transmitters are specifically designed for depth and level measurements of groundwater and wastewater. Typical applications are wells, dams, irrigation, sewage lift stations, rivers and oceanography. Available in various diameter configurations, the titanium construction is ideal in brackish, sea water, or other chemical environments unsuitable for stainless steel. By molding the standard polyurethane vented cable to the transmitter body, PMC provides the highest integrity waterproof assembly in the market which is well proven in thousands of installations worldwide.

*Pumps America Inc. DAB Pumps Division 3226 Benchmark Dr. Ladson, SC 29456 (843) 824-6332 fax (843) 797-3366 info.usa@dwtgroup.com http://us.dabpumps.com DAB electronic pumps are synonymous with technology and reliability. We are able to provide adequate solutions for every kind of application, from small domestic irrigation to the most important industrial applications and water supply. There are also special versions of pumps for use in waters with varying degrees of aggressiveness. The range of Tesla motors, entirely designed and manufactured in Italy with ISO 9001 certified processes, is able to cover all your needs and includes water encapsulated engines, water cooled rewindable and oil filled rewindable. DAB puts at your disposal a dedicated technical and commercial office, which provides product development, immediate support and flexibility, while also offering a high degree of customization.

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*QSP Packers LLC 2316 Inter Ave., Ste. D Puyallup, WA 98372 (253) 770-0315 fax (253) 770-0327 info@qsppackers.com www.qsppackers.com Manufacturer and supplier of inflatable packers using bimbar glands. Our packers are field repairable. Used for pressure grouting, grout plugs, wire line/ core drilling, water wells, straddle systems, environmental wells. We also have mechanical packers for freeze plugs and slab jacking. We also can supply you with PVC and HDPE pipe with slots, perforations, or just casing with flush threaded ends. QSP means quality, service and price.

*REICHdrill Inc. 99 Troy Hawk Run Highway P.O. Box 361 Philipsburg, PA 16866 (814) 342-5500 fax (814) 342-1135 mbenedict@reichdrill.com www.reichdrill.com REICHdrill manufactures a complete line of rotary and down-the-hole drilling equipment for the water well, mining, quarrying, and construction industries. We have built a solid reputation in the industry for manufacturing the highest quality, best performing drills in the marketplace. Special focus is given to design improvements that will make our drills more productive and costefficient. We are committed to manufacturing high quality, durable, and dependable drills.

*Reid Plumbing Products *Radon Away 3 Saber Way Ward Hill, MA 01835 (800) 767-3703 fax (978) 521-3964 sales@spruce.com www.radonaway.com RadonAway manufactures and distributes AIRaider Systems for removal of radon and other VOCs from well water. AIRaiders use aeration, a method recognized by the U.S. EPA as the “best available technology” to reduce the levels of radon and other well water contaminants. Spruce Environmental Technologies manufactures three AIRaider series with eight models to provide up to 99+% radon reduction. RadonAway is recognized as the world leader in radon mitigation fans and related products for airborne and waterborne radon mitigation and testing. RadonAway supports its products by providing knowledgeable technical support and training courses, both live and online.

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371 Route 31 North Hopewell, NJ 08525 (609) 466-4347 fax (609) 466-3982 info@wellmanager.com

construction, and mining industries. Standard/custom designs. Dyanite and diamond carbide hammer bits (3˝ to 46˝). Hole openers in all sizes and shanks, drag bits, drill pipe, the workhorse “Stone Krusher” line and premium “Stone Warrior” line of percussion hammers (2˝ through 30˝). Our patented “Catcher” hammer bit head retrieval system prevents shanked bit heads left in the hole.

*Rockmore International 10065 SW Commerce Circle Wilsonville, OR 97070 (503) 682-1001 fax (503) 682-1002 info@rockmore-intl.com www.rockmore-intl.com Rockmore International is a global manufacturer of rock drilling tools serving the mining, construction, and water well industries. We strive for quality, service, and innovation to deliver optimum drilling results.

*Robbco Pumps Inc. 12610 N FM 400 Idalou, TX 79329 (806) 749-7475 fax (806) 892-2922 brobb@robbcopumps.com

*Rock-Tech International 12617 E. FM 917, Ste. A Alvardo, TX 76009 (817) 473-0500 fax (817) 473-0504 david@rocktechintl.com www.rocktechintl.com Offering 21st century rock DTH technology and loyal support to worldwide suppliers in the water well, oil/gas, civil

*RST Instruments Ltd. 11545 Kingston St. Maple Ridge, BC Canada V2X 0Z5 (604) 540-1100 fax (604) 540-1005 info@rstinstruments.com www.rstinstruments.com Since 1977, RST Instruments has supplied the drilling industry with costeffective groundwater monitoring equipment. These products include borehole packers, water level meters, water level loggers, interface sensors, and groundwater samplers. RST also manufactures a complete line of monitoring well supplies including slotted well screen, well covers, and locking well caps. waterwelljournal.com

and flexible enough to meet your challenging requirements.

The widest industry selection of madein-USA brass tank tees, well points, pitless adapters, frost-proof yard hydrants, and well seals constructed of cast iron, steel, or ABS.

*Schlumberger Water Services 460 Phillip St., Ste. 101 Waterloo, ON Canada N2L 5J2 (519) 746-1798 fax (519) 885-5262 sws-sales@slb.com www.swstechnology.com 2045 North Forbes Blvd., Ste. 103 Tucson, AZ 85745 (520) 441-5027 fax (520) 319-0724 sws-sales@slb.com www.swstechnology.com Schlumberger Water Services specializes in assessing, developing, and managing the world’s groundwater resources using the most powerful and costeffective technologies available today. Whether you’re looking for field-scale data collection, data management, modeling, or resource decision-making solutions, our teams of specialists are here to help you address all your groundwater projects safely and efficiently.

*Schneider Electric 8001 Highway 64E Knightdale, NC 27545 (919) 217-6464 fax (919) 855-1104 jack.creamer@schneiderelectric.com http://products.schneider-electric .us/solutions/oem-solutions/ pumping-equipment Schneider Electric provides a broad range of cutting edge power, control, and automation solutions that meet and exceed the needs of the pumping industry. With 150 years of expertise gained from working with and locally servicing customers in more than 130 countries, Schneider Electric is able to provide proven solutions that are safe, reliable, Twitter @WaterWellJournl

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

*Shakti Pumps USA LLC 1339 Bennett Dr., Unit #165 Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 574-4001 ashish@shaktipumps.com www.shaktipumps.com Shakti is among the few pioneers in the world to produce 100% stainless steel submersible pumps and motors. Today Shakti is rubbing its shoulders with best brands in the world thanks to the stateof-the art technology and innovation as its hallmarks. We are one of the fastest growing manufacturers of submersible pumps and motors. With over 30 years of manufacturing experience currently we are supplying our quality product with competitive prices to around 100 countries all around the world.

*SJE-Rhombus 22650 County Highway 6 P.O. Box 1708 Detroit Lakes, MN 56502 (218) 847-1317 fax (218) 847-4617 sje@sjerhombus.com www.sjerhombus.com SJE-Rhombus is a global provider of control solutions for water/wastewater pumping applications. Sump, effluent, and sewage controls include control panels, tank alarms, pump/control switches, and accessories for residential and commercial applications. Engineered controls are custom solutions designed and built to individual specifications for commercial, municipal, industrial, and agricultural applications. Features variable frequency drives, remote monitoring, service entrance ratings, programmable logic controllers, telemetry/SCADA, and more. Embedded controls provide innovative engineering solutions for software, firmware, and hardware designs using printed circuit board assemblies for high and low volume OEM applications. Ceramic filtration solutions provide water treatment using ceramic membranes and controls for industrial process water, commercial developments, decentralized communities, and municipal applications.

*Simmons Mfg. Co. 1608 Highway 20 East McDonough, GA 30252 (800) 241-1935 fax (770) 957-3979 mrainey@simmonsmfg.com www.simmonsmfg.com Simmons manufactures a full line of domestic foot and check valves in both lead-free silicon bronze and ductile iron.

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fast, cost-effective drilling in any type of overburden material.

*Southwire Co. *Solar Power & Pump Co. 301 West 12th St. Elk City, OK 73644 (866) 246-7652 fax (580) 225-1120 dennis@sunrotor.com www.sunrotor.com Solar Power & Pump is a wholesale supplier of solar powered water pump systems. We offer pump systems with flow rates from 1-500 gpm and TDH lift ratings of up to 1700 feet. Our SunRotor Max and SunRotor XR solar pump systems utilize standard 3-phase 240/380/460 VAC drive motors.

*Solinst Canada Ltd. 35 Todd Rd. Georgetown, ON Canada L7G 4R8 (905) 873-2255 fax (905) 873-1992 instruments@solinst.com

One Southwire Dr. Carrollton, GA 30119 (770) 832-4590 fax (770) 838-6590 www.southwire.com

*Spruce Environmental Technologies Inc. P.O. Box 8244 3 Saber Way Ward Hill, MA 01835 (800) 355-0901 fax (978) 521-3964 sales@spruce.com www.spruce.com AccuStar Labs 11 Awl St. Medway, MA 02053 (888) 480-8812 fax (508) 533-8831 carolyn@accustarlabs.com AccuStar Labs 929 Mt. Zion Rd. Lebanon, PA 17038 (800) 523-4964 fax (717) 274-5662 carolyn@accustarlabs.com

119 North Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225 (604) 792-2000 ext 104 www.sonic-drill.com

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No. 3-8, Sanchial Tsun Lutsao Hsiang Chiayi Hsien, Taiwan N/A 61158 886-5-3750488 fax 886-5-3752330 stairs@stairs.com.tw Stairs Industrial is the largest manufacturer of pumps and motors in Taiwan, producing a full range of 4˝ to 10˝ stainless steel deep well pumps, submersible motors, vertical and horizontal multistage pumps, immersible pumps, and pressure tanks. We provide end-to-end pump manufacturing solutions, delivering unsurpassed product quality and outstanding support to international pump manufacturers and distributors. To date, our pumps are sold in over 70 countries throughout the world under more than 50 distinct pump brands to many of the world’s leading OEMs. Four state-of-the-art manufacturing locations with advanced testing facilities guarantee the quality and delivery of our pumps and motors.

*Star Iron Works Inc. 257 Caroline St. Punxsutawney, PA 15767 (814) 427-2555 fax (814) 427-5164 sales@starironworks.com

*Sonic Drill Corp.

Sonic Drill is an award-winning world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative sonic drill rigs and drill tooling. In addition to holding patents on the revolutionary technology of sonic drilling, Sonic Drill has invested more than 30 years in sonic research and development, making it the industry pioneer. Over the years, Sonic Drill rigs have earned the reputation of being three to five times faster (depending on soil conditions) than conventional drills, proving their worth on numerous projects in six continents around the world, particularly in geothermal and environmental applications. Today, Sonic Drill Corporation rigs remain the industry leader as the first and only choice for

Stairs Industrial Co. Ltd.

*STA-RITE/Pentair 293 Wright St. Delavan, WI 53115 (888) 782-7483 fax (800) 426-9446 matthew.servant@pentair.com www.sta-rite.com Sta-Rite pumps and water systems, which include a complete line of quality pumps, and steel and fibrewound tanks, have been moving and improving water for the agricultural, industrial, and residential markets for more than 70 years. Sta-Rite products are sold in more than 100 countries. Performance, dependability, and service are yours with Sta-Rite. An advantage you can count on.

*Stenner Pump Co. 3174 DeSalvo Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32246 (904) 641-1666 fax (904) 642-1012 sales@stenner.com

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*Tibban Mfg. Inc./ MudPuppy International

*Sumoto Srl Via Peripoli R. e G., 1/3 Alte di Montecchio M., 36075 Italy +39 0444 490515 fax +39 0444 490518 info@sumoto.com www.sumoto.com Making submersible motors is our only mission! Sumoto offers a wide range of 3˝ to 4˝ and 6˝ electric motors suitable to drive all NEMA standard pumps, including yours. All our 2-wire and 3-wire encapsulated motors are UL-CSA listed. A new range of control boxes has been added to our production program as well as a 3˝ motor high speed, a revolutionary motor for the pumping world.

*TAM International Inc. 4620 Southerland Rd. Houston, TX 77092 (866) 314-9139 fax (618) 281-9473 kent.schaffer@tamintl.com www.tamintl.com 948 High Ridge Dr. Columbia, IL 62236 (866) 314-9139 fax (618) 281-9473 kent.schaffer@tamintl.com TAM International manufactures a wide range of inflatable and fluid reactive packers for geotechnical, hydrological well testing, grouting, hydrofracturing, and bioremediation applications. Packers are available in sizes ranging from 1.70 inches to 30 inches, with differential ratings from 500 to 5000 psi.

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P.O. Box 2675 Apple Valley, CA 92307 (760) 961-1160 fax (760) 961-1126 sales@tibban.com DTH Products Unit 14,60 Coulson St. Wacol Old, QLD 4076 Australia +6 17 3879 3744 fax +6 17 3879 3721 tjames@dthproducts.com Dynamic Supply Ltd. 5518 54th St. Leduc, AB Canada T9E 2X2 (780) 986-9882 fax (780) 986-5425 randy@dynamicsupply.ca JKS Boyles Unit 9, Salcombe Rd. Meadow Lane Industrial Estate Alferton, DE55 7RG United Kingdom +44 (0) 1773 835323 fax +44 (0) 1773835075 sales@jks.boyles.ltd.co.uk Laibe Corp. 1414 Bates St. Indianapolis, IN 46201 (800) 942-3399 fax (317) 596-3716 byordy@laibecorp.com

Tibban Mfg. Inc. 15064 Anacapa Rd. Victorville, CA 92392 (760) 961-1160 fax (760) 961-1126 sales@tibban.com

*TWG Canada 19350 - 22nd Ave. Surrey, BC Canada V3S 3S6 (604) 547-2100 fax (604) 547-2147 sales@team-twg.ca

*U.S. Silica 8490 Progress Dr., Ste. 300 Frederick, MD 21701 (800) 257-7034 fax (856) 785-2050 filpro@ussilica.com www.ussilica.com

*Unitra Inc. 12601 Exchange Dr. Stafford, TX 77477 (281) 240-1500 fax (281) 240-4334 unitra@unitrainc.com Unitra Canada 505 Dotzert Court, Unit #3 Waterloo, ON Canada N2L 6A7 (519) 880-3636 fax (519) 725-6244 unitra@unitrainc.com

Sonic Drill Systems 43833 Progress Way Chilliwack, BC Canada V2R 0E6 (604) 854-1383 fax (605) 588-6090 tom.savage@sonic-drill.com SonicSampDrill Uitmaat 8 Giesbeek, ER 6987 The Netherlands +31(0)313.880201 fax +31(0)313.880202 sales@Sonicsampdrilll.com

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*V & H Inc. Trucks P.O. Box 189 Marshfield, WI 54449 (800) 826-2308 fax (715) 387-1600 p.peterson@vhtrucks.com www.vhtrucks.com V&H is one of America’s top material handling truck equipment manufacturers. We specialize in building heavy duty vocational trucks for building products, railroad, and commercial markets. Our team provides the best design, engineering, and manufacturing at each of our four facilities in the U.S. Our product line includes cranes, dumps, loaders, tanks, and a variety of commercial truck body equipment. We stock hundreds of new and used heavy trucks. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide the best in service, parts, leasing, and truck equipment rentals. The team at V&H always strives to exceed our customer’s expectations.

*Voss Technologies Inc. 4235 Centergate San Antonio, TX 78217 (800) 247-6294 fax (210) 650-8032 vosstec@aol.com www.vosstech.com The idea was simple: Save environmental engineers time and money while eliminating cross contamination, exposure to the solvents used in decontamination and the capital expense of buying reusable equipment by making a bailer you could use once and then throw it away. That idea became the original disposable bailer introduced by Voss Technologies in 1988. Used at more sites than any other bailer on the market. While that original bailer has gone through several design improvements over the years, it is still basically the 90 䡲 June 2014 WWJ

same device introduced in 1988. It is the device that has been used at more sites than any other bailer on the market. Today, Voss Technologies is committed to finding, developing, and marketing products that make the sample process easier while maintaining a high level of product quality at prices that keep the cost of a sampling event lower than any other method currently in use.

*Water-Right Inc. 1900 Prospect Court Appleton, WI 54914 (920) 739-9401 fax (920) 739-9406 www.water-right.com Good water is essential to your health and home. We use it for cooking, cleaning, bathing, washing, and most importantly, drinking. This same water also runs through a household’s entire plumbing system and touches every water-using appliance. Whether your water comes from a private well or a municipal supply, Water-Right treatment systems can make it better. Our familyowned and operated business has been making “the right water for life” since 1963. Water-Right is one of the most trusted names in water treatment, and our solid reputation for solving the most complex and challenging water problems in residential, commercial, and industrial environments is unprecedented.

*WaterGroup 193 Osborne Rd. Fridley, MN 55432 (800) 354-7867 customerserviceusa@watergroup.com www.watergroup.com WaterGroup services residential and commercial customers through plumbing and heating wholesale distribution. We manufacture and sell a full line of water softeners, water filters, reverse osmosis drinking water systems, ultraviolet drinking water systems, and pump products. WaterGroup distributes a full range of additional water treatment products such as cartridge filters, distillation units, chemical feed pumps, chemicals, and media.

*Webtrol Pumps 8417 New Hampshire Ave. St. Louis, MO 63123 (314) 631-9200 fax (314) 631-1804 help@webtrol.com 274 State Road F Sunrise Beach, MO 65079 (573) 374-6444 fax (573) 374-6446 3240 Hoover Dr. West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 256-1255 fax (417) 256-1256 Manufacturer of Webtrol Quality Pumps, powered by Franklin Electric motors, an American tradition since 1963. Webtrol offers a complete line of submersible, turbine, booster, centrifugal, and wastewater pumps and accessories backed by fast, friendly and reliable service.

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*Yaskawa America Inc.

*WellMate – Pentair Water 220 Park Dr. Chardon, OH 44024 (440) 286-4116 fax (440) 286-9673 www.wellmate.com WellMate, the leader in composite tank technology and design, offers tanks ranging in size from 14 gallon to 460 gallon capacity for both residential and commercial applications. In addition to our captive air tank series, WellMate’s new UT/HP Quick Connect Series offers a variety of plumbing connections: plastic or brass, threaded, sweat or socket, and eliminates potential for cross threading. The Quick Connect fittings allow for 360 degree rotation, making for a simple, effective plumbing connection.

*Wilo USA LLC 9550 West Higgins Rd. #300 Rosemont, IL 60018 (888) 945-6872 fax (708) 338-9455 info@wilo-usa.com www.wilo-usa.com

*Wyo-Ben Inc.

2121 Norman Dr. South Waukegan, IL 60085 (800) 927-5292 fax (847) 887-7310 marcom@yaskawa.com

1345 Discovery Dr. Billings, MT 59102 (406) 652-6351 fax (406) 656-0748 email@wyoben.com When you go Wyo-Ben green, you get naturally superior Wyoming bentonite combined with 60 years of experience and field-driven innovation. The result— a world class family of products that bring profitability and performance to your job site. Whether on a job site, in an auditorium, online or on call, our technical team works with clients to offer solutions to challenges as they occur. Over the years, Wyo-Ben’s technical sales engineers have visited virtually every continent, helping clients understand the benefits and uses of our materials. We conduct mud schools, seminars, and training sessions transferring our knowledge to contractors, owners, engineers, and government agencies. While working with our clients in the field and on the rigs, we gain additional knowledge that ultimately leads to new and innovative products at our Product Development Lab.

*YSI 1725 Brannum Lane Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (937) 767-7241 fax (937) 767-1058 environmental@ysi.com www.ysi.com YSI develops and manufactures rugged, reliable water quality and level testing instruments for groundwater sampling and monitoring. Instruments include high accuracy pressure transducers, multiparameter water quality instruments for use down well or with a flow cell, and telemetry packages.

The number one source for groundwater needs! Wilo offers direct access for dealers who qualify for factory-direct sales on all 4˝ through 10˝ stainless submersible pumps! Large discounts for large dealers! Wilo is one of the leading manufacturers of pumps and pump systems for heating, cooling, and airconditioning technology and for water supply and sewage disposal.

*Woodford Mfg. Co. 2121 Waynoka Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80915 (719) 574-0600 fax (719) 574-7621 sales@woodfordmfg.com Twitter @WaterWellJournl

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Coming EVENTS Utah Ground Water Association Professional Education Day and Summer Retreat Moab, Utah. www.utahground

June 6–7 water.org

June 8–12

American Water Works Association ACE14 Boston, Massachusetts. www.awwa.org/ACE14

Field Methods: Groundwater Sampling and Analysis short course Westerville, Ohio. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org

June 9–11

Learn sampling strategies and techniques in addition to gaining firsthand experience. Find out how to develop and implement a sampling plan and more.

Canwell 2014 Kelowna, British Columbia. June 10–14 www.canwell2014.com

A Field Demonstration of How to Air-Rotary Drill Through Caving Overburden Using Stiff-Foam State College, Pennsylvania. www.pgwa.org

June 13

Residential Water Well Disinfection Following Floods: Procedures for Water Well System Professionals (online brown bag session). FREE to NGWA members. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org

June 18

Making sure well water is clean and safe following a flood is critical. This session offers recommendations for emergency well disinfection of a drilled water well. ASHRAE 2014 Annual Conference

June 28–July 2 Seattle, Washington. www.ashrae.org

Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Boron in

July 16 Residential Water Well Systems (online brown bag

session). FREE to NGWA members. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org This session discusses groundwater analyses and treatment options for boron in water well systems. Empire State Water Well Drillers Association Summer

July 17–18 Meeting Alexandria Bay, New York. www.nywell

driller.org

ASCE Shale Energy Engineering Conference Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. http://content.asce.org/conferences/

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South Atlantic Jubilee Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. www.jubileewatershow.com

July 21–23 July 26–28

July 31–August 1

14th Biennial Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge Orange, California. www.grac.org/

Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Fluoride in Residential Water Well Systems (online brown bag session). FREE to NGWA members. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 8987786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org bsmar14.asp

August 20

This session summarizes the key steps in assessing and treating the presence of fluoride in residential water well systems.

Georgia Association of Groundwater Professionals 2014 Well Show & Exhibit Savannah, Georgia. www.georgiadrillers.com

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Protect Your Groundwater Day (800) 551-7379, fax

September 9 (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org/events-education/groundwater-day

Use this day to show how you do your part to protect one of our most important natural resources—groundwater.

October 6–8

National Rural Water Association WaterPro Conference Seattle, Washington. http://nrwa.tumblr.com/waterpro

October 10–11

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Empire State Water Well Drillers Association Fall Meeting Mount Morris, New York. www.nywell

Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Iron and Manganese in Residential Water Well Systems (online brown bag session) FREE to NGWA members. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org

October 15

This session provides groundwater sampling and treatment options for successful treatment of iron and manganese in water well systems.

California Groundwater Association Annual Convention and Trade Show Riverside, California. wellguy@groundh2o.org

October 16–18 October 19–22

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2014 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting Vancouver, British Columbia. www.geosociety.org/

South Carolina Ground Water Association Fall Meeting

October 25 Beach Blast North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

scgwa@sc.rr.com, www.scgwa.org

Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Nitrates in

November 12 Residential Water Well Systems (online brown bag

session) FREE to NGWA members. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 8987786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org This session discusses groundwater analyses and treatment options for elevated levels of nitrates, as well as the health effects of elevated levels of nitrates.

NGWA Workshop—Groundwater Quality and Hydraulic Fracturing: Is There a Connection? Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org

November 13–14

Discuss sampling, monitoring, and research approaches to evaluate the connection of shallow groundwater quality and hydraulic fracturing.

2014 NGWA Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting

December 9–12 Las Vegas, Nevada. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.groundwaterexpo.com Attend the largest event in the groundwater industry. See new products in the exhibit hall, learn at the numerous professional development opportunities, and network with peers from all around the world.

*Dates BOXED in red are National Ground Water Association events. *Date shown with is an event where the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation’s McEllhiney Lecture will be presented.

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Industry NEWSMAKERS NEW ADDITION

Franklin Electric Co. Inc. announced Julie Scheck Freigang has joined the company as chief information officer. In this Julie Scheck role, Freigang, Freigang reporting to Gregg Sengstack, president and CEO, will manage all aspects of the company’s information technology infrastructure, processes, and projects. Freigang has more than 20 years of technology and business leadership experience. Most recently, Freigang was the vice president of information technologies at Eaton, a company that provides energy-efficient solutions to help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. PROMOTION

Hungerford & Terry Inc. announced the appointment of Frank Caligiuri as its new vice president of sales for the 110-year-old employeeowned water Frank Caliguiri conditioning purification engineering and manufacturing firm. Caligiuri replaces Ken Sayell, who retired in May after 44 years with the company. H&T’s last four decades under Sayell have included its latest accomplishments in the ion exchange evolution, its continuing success in treatment for the removal of iron, manganese, arsenic and nitrates, as well as its increased utilization of membrane technology in the company’s non-stop efforts to solve cusTwitter @WaterWellJournl

tomers’ increasing demands for the future. Caligiuri has an engineering background with 22 years of experience in H&T sales. ON THE MOVE

Alps Wire Rope Corp. announced its realignment of facilities. Its Columbus, Ohio, warehouse moved to its new location in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Columbus warehouse has been part of Alps Wire Rope for more than 21 years. This is the final move for Alps Wire Rope’s strategic realignment process. Alps warehouses are strategically positioned around the United States to provide fast delivery of its diverse line of quality wire rope. BUSINESS GROWTH

Miller Well Drilling in Hayesville, North Carolina, announced the acquisition of Hayesville Well Drilling and looks forward to bringing its 35-plus years of water system management experience to the dedicated client base Hayesville Well Drilling has developed. As part of the buyout, Miller Well Drilling acquired additional equipment and retained several key employees of Hayesville Well Drilling.

SJE-Rhombus, a manufacturer of pump control solutions for the residential and commercial water/wastewater industry, announced Elmco Group now represents their product line for the southwestern United States including Arizona, southern California, and southern Nevada. The Elmco Group was founded in 1945 by Earl L. Morris. In the early years, the agency focused on selling pipe valves and fittings to area shipyards. Soon after,

they expanded their customer base on the principle of selling engineered plumbing products. Atlas Copco Construction Equipment announced Stewart & Stevenson, a manufacturer and distributor of equipment for global markets, is now a distributor for Atlas Copco’s full line of generators, portable air compressors, boosters, and associated equipment throughout various territories in the United States. AWARDS

Atlas Copco is listed as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2014 under the Industrial Manufacturing category by the Ethisphere Institute. They were also on the list for 2013. The World’s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes companies that go beyond making statements about doing business “ethically” and translate those words into actions. This year’s 144 honorees represent 41 industries and include 21 first-time honorees.

Shawver Well Co. Inc. of Fredericksburg, Iowa, received the Industry Award from the Iowa Environmental Health Association. The Industry Award is given to an organization that shows leadership and concern for the environment. Shawver Well has more than 75 years of experience. Over the past few years, Shawver Well has partnered with the Cerro Gordo County Health Department for the Arsenic in Groundwater Project, which is funded by a grant through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As partners, Shawver Well assisted the Health Department with building relationships that

From left to right, Ryan Budke, area well consultant, and Amanda Tiedt, domestic sales coordinator, accept Industry of the Year Award on behalf of Shawver Well Co. Inc. from Michael Wickman, president of the Iowa Environmental Health Association.

might be difficult for a government agency to do on its own. NEWS ON THE WEB

Schramm Inc., a centuryold Pennsylvania manufacturer and global supplier to the hydraulic drill industry, created its Schramm INDepth quarterly newsletter at www.schramminc.com/newsand-events/engineeringnewsletter-2. This newsletter features informative articles on innovation, what’s new, and its veteran service team sharing wisdom, experience, and knowledge to the field.

Grundfos is now delivering a new and improved newsletter, Grundfos NEWS, www.grundfos.com/nav/ newsletter-subscription.html. The global pump manufacturer has rethought and improved the design, usability, and content of its external newsletter. Grundfos NEWS offers the pump industry’s latest case stories, technical know-how, market trends, and product news. WWJ June 2014 䡲 93

Featured PRODUCTS Solinstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Mini Interface Meter Features Narrow PVDF Cable

The new Solinst Model 122M Mini Interface Meter features narrow yet durable PVDF cable, improving reliability when measuring product layers and thickness in water. The PVDF cable is easy to decontaminate. It is available in 80-foot lengths, precisely laser marked every 1/100 feet, and certified traceable to national standards. The cable comes on a portable reel, compact enough to fit in a backpack. Like the recently released Model 122 Standard Interface Meter, the new 122M Mini features redesigned electronics and a â&#x2026;?-inch-diameter probe that is pressure-proof up to 500 psi. Meters are certified intrinsically safe for use in explosive environments, and ATEX certified. www.solinst.com

Schramm Introduces Latest Telemast Drill Rig Designed for Shale

Schramm Inc., a global manufacturer of land-based hydraulic drilling rigs, introduces the T250XD, the latest addition to Schrammâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Telemast line of trailermounted drilling rigs specifically designed for shale. The T250XD builds upon the success of Schrammâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Telemast line designed for deeper drilling applications, including increased top drive travel, added BOp clearance, and an operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s control room as well as the ability to interface with remote operating centers around the globe via satellite or the Internet. The T250XD provides 250,000 pounds hook load using Schrammâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented Telemast technology, and is equipped with Schrammâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LoadSafe XD fully-automated, handsfree pipe handling system. www.schramminc.com

Flomatic Debuts Submersible Pump Check Valve for VFD Control Submersible Pumps

Flomatic Corp. introduces a new Model 80DICL-VFD, special patentpending submersible pump check valve for use with variable frequency drive control submersible pumps. Standard check valves will chatter and be noisy when a VFD goes to low flow, causing premature wear and eventual failure. These unique valves are designed to minimize flow losses and hydraulic shocks in the pumping system. It features a standard epoxy coating (NSF approved powder) ductile iron body that incorporates North American Specialty Productsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; patented groove lock type pipe connections called Certa-Lok to support deep set pumps. An exclusive stainless steel guided poppet system ensures the valve automatically adjusts noiselessly from high to very low flow rates. www.flomatic.com

You can help those living without safe water. Your donation to the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s USA Groundwater Fund provides support for projects that help impoverished or catastrophe-suffering U.S. citizens receive repairs or replacement to potable groundwater systems. In 2013, the USA Groundwater Fund selected the Water Well Trust as the first grant recipient to aid with its Queensland project in Ben Hill County, Georgia. NGWREFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support will further the trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objective of â&#x20AC;&#x153;providing wells to those in the United States who do not have a safe drinking water supplyâ&#x20AC;? through financing of wells for low-income households with wells that no longer function properly, have contamination issues that render the well unsafe, or have no well or other safe water source.

You can help. Donate today. www.NGWA.org/NGWREF t Operated by NGWA, NGWREF is a 501(c)(3) public foundation focused on conducting educational, research, and other charitable activities related to a broader public understanding of groundwater.

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Featured PRODUCTS Errickson Equipment Showcases Drill Systems Errickson Equipment’s dual rotary drives are creating a buzz within the drilling industry. Jon Errickson (owner and designer of his casing rotators), has 40 years of drilling experience under his belt with the parent company Precision Drilling Inc., creating a one-of-a-kind approach to dual rotary drilling. Errickson Equipment’s line of dual rotary drives are built to fit on many rigs. It allows companies both large and small to strengthen their position in the market and create new streams of revenue by bidding drilling on projects they may have not been capable of doing before installing the Errickson Dual Rotary. www.drill-systems.com

FallTech Launches DuraTech 6-Foot Web Self-Retracting Device

Multilevel Monitoring System from Solinst Provides Superior Subsurface Data

FallTech has announced the release of the DuraTech 6-foot Web SelfRetracting Device (SRD). Compact and durable, the DuraTech 6-foot Web SRD has the stopping power of a full-sized unit without the weight of a shock-pack. In fact, the DuraTech 6-foot Web SRD is one of the smallest SRDs on the market with internal inertial brake mechanism. Third-party tested and compliant with ANSI Z359.14, the DuraTech 6-foot Web SRD offers a deceleration distance of less than 28 inches and still keeps fall arrest forces below 900 pounds. The DuraTech 6-foot Web SRD enhances worker mobility, allows work in areas with lower fall clearances, and eliminates the trip hazards. www.falltech.com

Obtain superior quality subsurface data using a Solinst CMT Multilevel System. The CMT Systems monitor multiple depth discrete zones within a single borehole. Ideal for direct push installations, Solinst 3-Channel CMT Multilevel Systems provide assessors with soil gas and groundwater data in narrow applications. Bentonite cartridges fit conveniently over the 1.1-inch tubing to reliably seal monitoring zones. Accompanying sand cartridges complete the installations. Also, monitor up to seven discrete zones in the 1.7-inch system. Both CMT Systems are easy to install; design flexibility allows port locations and monitoring strategy to be finalized right on site. The single tube offers effective sealing. www.solinst.com

Ergodyne Launches New Coiled Tool Lanyards Ergodyne announces the expansion of its Squids Tool Lanyard Line to include the Squids 3130 Coiled Cable Lanyard available in both small and medium sizes. By utilizing a compact system that keeps the length of the lanyard close to the anchoring point, the new coiled lanyard reduces snags, trip hazards, and ensures the utmost in safety at heights. One of the many features of the coil design is the ability to reduce the length of the lanyard. This not only prevents snag and trip hazards—it also keeps workers efficient and tangle-free while moving in and out of confined spaces and other tight areas. www.ergodyne.com Twitter @WaterWellJournl

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Index of ADVERTISERS

ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

CONTROLS, VARIABLE SPEED PUMPING

FILTERS, MISCELLANEOUS

Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca

Givens International Sales www.givensinternational.com

Franklin Electric www.franklin-electric.com Gicon Pumps & Equipment www.gpeltd.com

Star Iron Works www.starironworks.com

Jet-Lube www.jetlube.com

Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca

Geoprobe Systems www.geoprobe.com

Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca

AUGERS, HOLLOW STEM BENTONITE PELLETS/TABLETS Wyo-Ben www.wyoben.com

BRUSHES-REHABILITATION BUSHINGS, ROTARY DECK CABLE WIRE, TIES, AND GUARDS Southwire www.southwire.com

CABLE, SUBMERSIBLE PUMP/ MOTOR Southwire www.southwire.com Ulbrich Stainless Steel www.ulbrichshapedwire.com

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CAMERAS, DOWN-THE-HOLE

DRILL PIPE TOOLS

DRILLS, FOUNDATION

Mount Sopris Instruments www.mountsopris.com

GeoPro www.geoproinc.com Wyo-Ben www.wyoben.com

Hoeptner Perfected Products www.freezeflow.com Woodford Manufacturing www.woodfordmfg.com

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HYDRANTS AND OUTDOOR FAUCETS

Wyo-Ben www.wyoben.com

Jet-Lube www.jetlube.com

Franklin Electric www.franklin-electric.com WorldWide Electric www.worldwideelectric.net

DRIVES, SHOE

kwik-ZIP USA www.kwikzip.com

Baker Manufacturing, Water Systems Division www.bakermfg.com

Boshart Industries www.boshart.com Flomatic www.flomatic.com

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GEOPHYSICAL EQUIPMENT AND TESTING SERVICES

Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca

DRILLS, TOPDRIVE

Yaskawa America www.yaskawa.com

Franklin Electric www.franklin-electric.com

Baker Manufacturing, Water Systems Division www.bakermfg.com

FITTINGS

Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca Geoprobe Systems www.geoprobe.com

DRILLS, ROTARY

Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca

CONTROLS

Baker Manufacturing, Water Systems Division www.bakermfg.com

Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca

CHECK VALVES

IBC

DRILLS, DIRECT PUSH/PROBES

CENTRALIZERS

OBC

DRILLS, CAISSON

Allegheny Instruments www.alleghenyinstruments.com Well-Vu Camera www.wellvu.com

CASINGS, SHOE

DRIVES, VARIABLE FREQUENCY ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPLIES FILTER MEDIA

Premier Silica www.premiersilica.com

LUBRICANTS, BENTONITE LUBRICANTS, DRILLING FLUIDS LUBRICANTS, GREASESYNTHETIC MOTORS, ELECTRIC

FILTERS, CARBON

Baker Manufacturing, Water Systems Division www.bakermfg.com

FILTERS, CARTRIDGE TYPE

MOTORS, SUBMERSIBLE PUMP A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing www.aymcdonald.com Flint & Walling www.flintandwalling.com Franklin Electric www.franklin-electric.com

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MUDS, POLYMERS AND ADDITIVES Wyo-Ben www.wyoben.com

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MUD SYSTEMS Mud Technology International www.mud-tech.com

NATIONAL GROUND WATER ASSOCIATION

PUMPS, SUBMERSIBLE AND VERTICAL Franklin Electric www.franklin-electric.com

PUMPS, SUBMERSIBLE, INDUSTRIAL

NGWA/Bookstore www.ngwa.org NGWA/Buyers Guide www.ngwa.org NGWA/Certification www.ngwa.org NGWA/Educational Foundation www.ngwa.org/ngwref NGWA/Groundwater Expo www.GroundwaterExpo.com NGWA/Membership www.ngwa.org NGWA/Professional Development www.ngwa.org

PUMPS, SUBMERSIBLE, RESIDENTIAL

Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca

PUMPS, SUMP

Centennial Plastics www.centennialplastics.com

Jet-Lube www.jetlube.com

Merrill Manufacturing www.merrillmfg.com

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PIPE, DRILL

PIPE, FLEXIBLE DROP PIPE, JOINT COMPOUND PIPE FITTINGS, METAL PITLESS ADAPTERS Baker Manufacturing, Water Systems Division www.bakermfg.com

PUMP HOISTS

Franklin Electric www.franklin-electric.com Unitra www.unitrainc.com

Franklin Electric www.franklin-electric.com Grundfos Pumps www.us.grundfos.com

PUMPS, CONSTANT PRESSURE

PUMPS, SOLAR

Franklin Electric www.franklin-electric.com

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PUMPS, SUBMERSIBLE, IRRIGATION Franklin Electric www.franklin-electric.com Unitra www.unitrainc.com

Franklin Electric www.franklin-electric.com

IFC

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PUMPS, TURBINE SUBMERSIBLE, VERTICAL LINESHAFT Robbco Pumps www.robbcopumps.com

National Pump www.nationalpumpcompany.com

PUMPS, VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS, YARD HYDRANTS Baker Manufacturing, Water Systems Division www.bakermfg.com

SEMCO www.semcooflamar.com

PUMPS, CENTRIFUGAL

Franklin Electric www.franklin-electric.com

REMEDIATION CHEMICALS Cotey Chemical www.coteychemical.com Jet-Lube www.jetlube.com

RIGS, AIR ROTARY

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Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca GEFCO/King Oil Tools www.gefco.com

Little Beaver www.littlebeaver.com

REICHdrill www.reichdrill.com

RIGS, CRAWLER

RIGS, DOWN-THE-HOLE RIGS, EXPLORATION Central Mine Equipment www.cmeco.com

Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca Geoprobe Systems www.geoprobe.com

Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca

Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca Geoprobe Systems www.geoprobe.com REICHdrill www.reichdrill.com

Geoprobe Systems www.geoprobe.com

RIGS, OVERBURDEN RIGS, REVERSE CIRCULATION RIGS, ROTARY

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RIGS, SONIC DRILL RIGS, TOPDRIVE Gus Pech Manufacturing www.guspech.com Laibe/Versa-Drill www.laibecorp.com

Water-Right www.water-right.com

North Houston Machine nhmi2@earthlink.net

Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca

Barrett Supply www.barrettpumpstop.com

Solinst Canada www.solinst.com

Pullmaster Winch www.pullmaster.com

Better Water Industries www.betterwaterind.com

SANITIZERS SWIVELS

TRACK VEHICLES

VALVES, PRESSURE REGULATORS

WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT WINCHES

WATER TREATMENT, DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS

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PRESSURE & FLOW

The right amount of water pressure and flow is critical to protecting pipes, preventing loss of prime and avoiding dead head conditions. That’s why you need the iQPump®1000 from Yaskawa. The most intelligent pump controller available gives you complete control of your irrigation needs for water land management resulting in lower installation costs, simpler operations and greater energy savings. The iQPump®1000 can be easily integrated into any pump station, or retrofitted into an existing system. When the right amount of pressure and flow is critical, call Yaskawa.

Get personal with Yaskawa. Call Scott Mathews today. 1-847-887-7144

YA S K A W A A M E R I C A , I N C . DRIVES & MOTION DIVISION 1 - 8 0 0 - YA S K A W A YA S K A W A . C O M

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Classified MARKETPLACE 15 BITS Bits, subs, stabilizers, hole openers, etc. Over 10,000 bits in stock.

R L C Bit Service Inc. 8643 Bennett Rd. P.O. Box 714 Benton, IL 62812 www.rlcbit.com

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3 APPRAISALS Equipment Appraisals Nationally recognized and accredited equipment appraisals for water well drill rigs and well drilling equipment for banks, lenders, mergers, accountants, estate planning, IRS, and auctions. Experienced, knowledgeable, and recognized worldwide in the water well drilling industry. Accurate and conﬁdential appraisal reports.

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Classified Advertising Schedule for Publication Deadlines: First day of the preceding publication of magazine (June 1 for July issue). No guarantees after that date. This applies to renewals, cancellations, and any revisions. All classified ads must be prepaid by check or credit card. Commission rates do not apply to classified ads. Current month’s classified ads are posted on our Web site at www.ngwa.org/pdf/classify.pdf for no extra charge.

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

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

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4510 E Market, Enid, OK 73701 USA

x x New rigs—custom designs Quality rig repair service x x Quality rigused repair service needs New and equipment x x New and used equipment “Transfer of Technology”needs - the x

“Transfer Technology” - the must haveofbook for all drillers! must have book for all drillers!

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22 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

60 DOWN HOLE INSPECTION

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: 50+ years established drilling and pump service company in northern Illinois for sale. Commercial lot and 1 acre with office and shop building. Rig, pump trucks, and all equip. included. House with 2 unit apt. included. More info upon request. Serious inquiries only. Call (708) 987-5989.

Water Well Inspection Systems

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”.

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Portable, truck or trailermounted Retrofit your existing vehicle New Zoom feature for 2013 360° side wall viewing color cameras Inspection depths up to 5,000 feet

Contact us at: Toll Free: (800) 671-0383 (559) 291-0383 ext.111 Fax: (559) 291-0463 Email: jim.lozano@ariesindustries.com Or visit us at: www.ariesindustries.com

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71 DRILLING EQUIPMENT

See what you’re missing . . .

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

90 EQUIPMENT New Low Prices

Low yield well? Get more water without overpumping. www.wellmanager.com ✔ Use on wells yielding as little as 0.10 gpm. ✔ Turn-key collection and delivery system. ✔ Fits through 24” doors. ✔ Good money from bad wells. For more information, log-on or call 800-211-8070. © Reid Plumbing Products, LLC

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76 ELEVATORS

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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

1 – 16 Elevators All steel with safety latch. SEMCO of Lamar 800-541-1562 Fax 719-336-2402 Credit Cards Accepted

Standard Manufacturing Largest water well pipe elevator manufacturing company in the United States.

Phone:

(936) 336-6200 (800) 337-0163 Fax: (936) 336-6212 E-Mail: StandardManufacturing @yahoo.com Web site: www.standardmfg.com

Dealers Wanted

SkyRex Water Well Elevators 1 thru 36 for casing, column pipe, tubing, and drill pipe

PVC Lightweight Elevators

Hydro Resources seeks water well drillers (reverse air and conventional rotary) and pump installers for the Nevada and California area. Positions are FT with great benefits: health, dental, life, disability, 401K, vacation, PTO. Please submit resumes to hr@hydroresources.com, fax 775623-0307.

HELP WANTED: We are looking for experienced irrigation contractors with knowledge of pumps, pivots, drilling and/or electrical licensing. Pay will be based on experience. Benefits include health and life insurance and retirement. Must have a clean motor vehicle record. Please email inquiries and resumes to jps@communicomm.com.

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Stock Sizes: 3 ⁄4 thru 16 * Same Day Shipping * Complete Reverse Circulation Drill Strings

806-791-3731

REX MCFADDEN CO.

Put your company’s message here! Classified advertising is a great way to reach the water well industry. Call Shelby to make arrangements at 1-800-551-7379 ext 523.

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Heat Shrink from B&B Wholesale "We are the heat shrink people" - Heat shrink kits for #14 to 4/0 wire - Volume pricing - Custom kits made to order - Private labeling available - Quick shipping - Four types of heat shrink tubing in stock - Large selection of installation accessories including pressure gauges, tapes, valves and tank ďŹ ttings packages Supplying "Made in USA" heat shrink tubing to pump and well installers since 1994. 800-593-9403

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125 PUMP HOISTS 2014 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,665 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 . . . . . $17,950 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 . . . . . $22,950 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 . . . . . $32,500 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,250 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,895 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,230

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 controls and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $82,545

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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 controls and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $96,945

Equipment in Stock 5T Smeal, PR, bed, toolboxes, 2004 Ford F-650, Cummins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,950 S6,000 SEMCO, 44 , HS PTO, 2 spd. winch, RC, sandreel, oil cooler, 16,000# cap., aux. valve, PR, light kit, 11 bed, toolbox, rec. hitch, factory mounting, 2014 Dodge 5500, D, 6 spd. auto, 84 CA, 4 4, white $91,260

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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.

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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2012 Gus Pech Geo Swing 600, great for res geo drilling, compact 6.8 16 , 232 HP Cummins Diesel, 11 9 stroke, 360 rotation, angle drill 0-90 , turret style track system, steel tracks, rubber cleats, 7.5 10 mud pump, inc mud pan, rod box, 300 pipe. $175,000. Call 515.480.2101

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Ground Water Monitoring Instrumentation Geokon, Inc. manufactures high quality hydrological instrumentation suitable for a variety of ground water monitoring applications. Geokon instruments utilize vibrating wire technology providing measurable advantages and proven long-term stability. The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology Geokon, Incorporated 48 Spencer Street Lebanon, New Hampshire 03766 | USA

Phone: 760-384-1085

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

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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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Specializing in quality custom built epoxy coated Flattanks any gallon or tank length sizes with or without material handling IMT cranes. All tanks are sandblasted and painted with polyurethane paint. Many options available. Engineered for convenience and durability, allows the user to operate at any type of drilling operation. Our drill site Flattanks support trucks are built with simplicity and functionality. Call us for our used truck – new tank inventory list.

NORTHWEST FLATTANKS Steve Wipf (406) 466-2146 E-mail: steve@northwestflattanks.com

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Water well drill rigs needed to go 100–200 meters. Low price rigs needed or donations to help East African Rural Development Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, that helps rural East Africans live longer and better lives by increasing their access to clean water. www.eardfwater.org Call (206) 272-0196 or email raghe@eardfwater.org

160 TRUCKS 2005 T800 Kenworth ISM Cummins 385HP 2000 gallon Flattank support truck, fully loaded.

2002 T800 Kenworth, 430HP C12 Cat, 10 speed transmission, 20,000 front, spring suspension. New 2100 gallon Flattank 20’ deck with vertical tool cabinets. Two 100 gallon fuel tanks, fuel pump and reel, torch cabinet w/reel. (406) 466-2146, (406) 544-5914 steve@northwestflattanks.com www.northwestflattanks.com

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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