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Featured ARTICLES 14 Closed Loop vs. Open Loop By Jennifer Strawn
Find out why there is more than one choice for your geothermal systems. 18 Sustainability in Action By Jeff Frank
Eco-friendly family camp benefits from solar pump advances. 22 Drought Tolerant By Lana Straub
Designing irrigation systems that use less water. 26 Positioning Your Company for a Future Sale By Tim McDaniel
Part 2: The best buyer for your business
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Featured COLUMNISTS 30 Safety Matters By Jack Glass, CIH, CSP, QEP, CPEA, CHMM
Doing PPE the Right Way Make sure you know how to select the right PPE for every job.
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WWJ DEPARTMENTS 4 First Up Picturesque Setting for Hand Pump 6 Editor’s Note Finding a Young, Great Employee 7 Your Feedback 8 In This Issue 10 Industry Newsline House approves 2015 Interior and Environmental Appropriations bill 12 The Log Protect Your Groundwater Day is September 9 13 Web Notes ANSI/NGWA Water Well Construction Standard is available 46 Coming Events 48 Industry Newsmakers Centennial Plastics earns ISO 9001 Certification 50 Featured Products 54 Index of Advertisers 59 Classified Marketplace Twitter @WaterWellJournl
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36 Not Just Another Day of Drilling By Denis Crayon
So You Wanna Build a Dam? You’ll need extra planning, ingenuity, and plenty of muscle.
38 The After Market By Ron Slee
Where Is the Next Generation of Leaders Coming From? We have to accelerate leadership development or we will be left behind.
40 People at Work By Alexandra Walsh
Showing Appreciation There are many ways to show employees their hard work is valued.
42 ACT Like a Sales Pro By Julie Hansen
The Movie Critic Principle How to leverage referrals to gain instant credibility with your customers. The views expressed in the columns are the authors’ opinions based on their professional experience.
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he natural beauty surrounding this job site was the setting for a campground hand pump well drilled July 2 near Trapper Creek, Alaska. It was completed by a crew from Sullivan Water Wells, which is located in Chugiak, Alaska. The site is in Denali State Park, a 325,240-acre state park located adjacent in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to the east side of Denali National Park 4 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
and Preserve, along the Parks Highway. The well was drilled in sand and gravel (screened) with 6-inch casing after running a 10-inch surface seal. The total depth was 152 feet. Photo courtesy Sullivan Water Wells, Chugiak, Alaska. First Up is a page of Water Well Journal that showcases—you! Please send in photos and brief descriptions
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FINDING A YOUNG, GREAT EMPLOYEE
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publishing manager I know sat down an intern and detailed some shortcomings apparent in the young person’s job performance. Among those, incredibly, was showing up. “If you can’t make it here on time, I need to know,” the manager said. “I have tasks assigned to you and they relate to the goals we’re all trying to accomplish as a team.” Hearing such a conversation took place amazed me. But I tried to put myself in the intern’s shoes, and well, let’s just say it’s been a long time since I was gliding through life with the world view of a 21-year-old. Oh, to work with young people. The manager who had the conversation has always been energized being around up and coming professionals. She’s headed intern programs at companies and reviewed resumes and conducted simulated job interviews on student nights at colleges and local associations. But her conversation showed working with young people is not always Every groundwater easy. It’s critical you know that. Every professional I have spoken groundwater professional I have spoto in recent years has told ken to in recent years has told me one of their biggest concerns is finding me one of their biggest tomorrow’s employees. Contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, concerns is finding and others all bring it up. tomorrow’s employees. So I ask you: When you find that 22-year-old go-getter, do you know how to get the best out of them? Do you even know how to talk to them? Train them? Reward them? Trust me, it’s not the same as a hire in his 40s with 15 years of experience and a mortgage to pay. For example, don’t be afraid to inundate them with details right away. People in their 20s have learned differently from you and me. They have been in front of computers and absorbed great amounts of information all of their lives. Throw a lot at them. Chances are it will not be data overload. They’re motivated differently too. They need to know they’re making a difference. And if they indeed are, they need rewarded in some fashion. They’re not the guy who will do the same job for 15 years and only seek change when a colleague retires. Finally, they—the publishing manager’s intern aside—are usually bouncing-off-thewalls excited. That’s good, right? Well, most of the time. Sometimes excited can lead to rushing through a task, and that leads to accidents on many job sites. Workers under 25 end up in the emergency room nearly twice as often as employees 25 or older. Don’t squash enthusiasm, but don’t be afraid to temper it. Regardless of the size of your company, assigning a staff member to the young person for the first three to six months is a good idea. This veteran professional should become a mentor and a sounding board for all of the questions sure to come their way. Your company’s future will be in good hands when you hire that next young person. Chances are, though, getting them ready will be unlike anything you’ve ever done.
Thad Plumley is the editor of WWJ and director of information products at the National Ground Water Association. He can be reached at tplumley@ngwa.org and on Twitter @WaterWellJournl.
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PASSING AROUND ARTICLE
SAVING THE LIFE OF YOUR PUMP There are methods to prolong pump life for systems in droughtstricken areas.
f you work around water, you absolutely know weather can affect the life of a pump. As talk of drought issues heat up around the country, more and more people are turning to groundwater. Drilling a water well and installing a pump to obtain water can be a capital investment for a consumer. But if the pump wears out or the well fails in a short period of time, those consumers won’t be blaming global warming or something else. They’ll blame the groundwater contractor who helped bring the water out of the ground. As a groundwater professional, you have to look for different causes of pump wear and tear and how to help your customers save the life of their pumps. This article will provide insight and different methods for helping pumps last longer from end users, groundwater professionals, and manufacturers.
WEAR AND TEAR, SAND AND AIR Dee Vaughan, a cotton farmer in the high plains area of Texas, outlined two problems end users encounter with regard to pump life.
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There have been complaints of water wells in communities on the outskirts of large cities running dry due to alleged overpumping in the cities in the highpopulation areas of central Texas. Residents in some of these areas have been forced to deal with the issue of no water for several days at a time.
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Kris Biedenharn-Ressel, a well owner in San Antonio, had one of those dry situations. “The first time my well went dry was for two days, the next time it was for a week,” she says. “The longest was for 10 days. It’s scary when you can’t even get a drink of water out of your faucet day after day.” A pump installer suggested she get a water tank and a Pumptec system to keep the water tank full in times of abundant water so when the well runs dry, her house will not. Industry manufacturer Franklin Electric knows the number of pump starts can drastically affect the life of a pump. “The average number of starts per day over a period of months or years influences the life of a submersible pumping system,” states the Franklin Electric AIM Manual. “Excessive cycling affects the life of control components such as pressure switches, starters, relays, and capacitors. Rapid cycling can also cause motor spline damage, bearing damage, and motor overheating. All these conditions can lead to reduced motor life,” the manual states. Several products are available to deal with the different types of pump issues that arise in the field. The 2011 edition of the AIM Manual describes a Pumptec product:
Dear Ms. Straub, I I just want to let you know your article on pumps and motors (“Saving the Life of Your Pump,” WWJ May 2014) was passed around our office this week. Well done! The inside guys at Gulf Coast Pump & Supply guide customers every day on pump installations and operations. Seeing this type of information in print was a welcome feature in the WWJ. Once again, a nice job and a great magazine! By Lana Straub
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(COVER STORY) “The biggest sources of wear and tear are sand and air,” he says. “There is not a lot an (agricultural) producer can do if a well produces sand except if the situation becomes bad enough, a producer can opt to drill a new well. Most wells that do not have casing problems do not produce sand.” Air is another issue. “Many wells in this area, especially late in the irrigation season when the water levels have pumped down lower, make some air,” Vaughan adds. “This air will wear out the impellers and bowl assembly of a pump.” Brad Heffington, another cotton farmer in the high plains area of Texas, confirms air is an ongoing issue as the watering season progresses. “Water production can drop from 100 gallons per minute in one month to 50 gallons per minute a month later,” says Heffington, who also owns the irrigation pivot business, Triple T Irrigation. “The key is to squeeze the pump down and make it not pump air.” Heffington says his pump installers suggested he make sure the pump is sized properly from the moment it is installed by letting the installer and the manufacturer know how you are going to use your pump. He’s also been advised to be prepared with some sort of gate valve you adjust as the water pressure changes from season to season. “We try to minimize air by slowing pumps down, again especially late in the season, so we are pumping water and not air,” Vaughan adds. “Aside from this, there is not a lot a producer can do to minimize pump wear.”
Pumptec-Plus is a pump/motor protection device designed to work on any 230 V single-phase induction motor (PSC, CSCR, CSIR, and split phase) ranging in size from 1/2 to 5 horsepower. Pumptec-Plus uses a micro-computer to continuously monitor motor power and line voltage to provide protection against dry well, water logged tank, high and low voltage, and mud or sand clogging.
Several pump installers in West Texas use the Pumptec-Plus for various water situations that arise, including issues of sand clogging and dry wells. When dry-well conditions are encoun-
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In this ISSUE he September issue of Water Well Journal focuses on water conservation and green technology and is filled with feature articles and columns that will aid you at your groundwater business.
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A feature article by freelance writer Lana Straub titled “Drought Tolerant” on page 22 provides information on a variety of methods and ideas in use today designed to help users of irrigation systems be more drought tolerant. Straub points out creating an efficient irrigation system today must focus on the irrigation process as a whole and not just the mechanical water pumping elements, and goes over government programs that are making that happen. Lana Straub She also details a variety of products. Among those are wireless tracking systems that monitor center pivots, monitoring systems that communicate with field moisture probes, and a cloud-based dashboard that provides a feed of real-time information allowing growers to proactively manage their operation from virtually anywhere Another feature article, “Sustainability in Action” by Jeff Frank on page 18, details a project where a solar-powered well system was installed at a 250-acre camp in Maine whose focus coincidently is sustainability. The idea for the solar-powered pump came some 17 years ago, but when it was installed the pump and solar panels proved insufficient and electric lines had to be used to run a conventional AC-powered submersible well pump. However, as time went by and technology advanced, those in charge of the camp decided to revisit the solar-only idea. A variable frequency drive was installed to run the pump at varying speeds to maximize the system’s overall runtime and the system has delivered so far. Freelance writer Jennifer Strawn discusses geothermal technology in “Closed Loop vs. Open Loop” on page 14. She points out in the cover story closed loop systems are the most common, especially on residential jobs as they are generally easier to maintain. At the same time, she points out open loop systems have their place and like any good water system, a good geothermal system is designed with its specific application in mind. Jennifer Strawn She provides details, advantages, and concerns for both systems. She writes closed loop systems are ideal for areas with holes drilled in excess of 100 feet and where the quality of the water may not be perfect, but points out closed loop can be more difficult to install when you run into lots of water or huge fractures. For open loop systems, she states they are a good choice where there is an ample, clean water supply and in climates with balanced heating and cooling seasons, adding wells that have to be drilled deep, though, are not good for open systems. The second edition of a three-part series on selling your business continues with “Positioning Your Company for a Future Sale” on page 26. Authored by Tim McDaniel, part two discusses finding the best buyer for your business. McDaniel points out few business owners give their companies away to a family member or simply shut down the business when they exit. With this in mind, there are two important decisions to Tim McDaniel be considered when selling a business: the timing of the sale and finding the right buyer. McDaniel discusses two broad categories of buyers—those who are synergistic and those who are financial and why there are merits for working with either one. Synergistic buyers tend to be companies in the industry that may buy to expand their reach into a new area or simply want to buy out a competitor. Financial buyers will continue the business in its present form. A financial buyer can be someone inside your business, a family member, or an outside investor. 8 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
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Industry NEWSLINE House Approves 2015 Interior and Environment Bill
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he U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2015 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill on July 15. The legislation, approved on a vote of 29-19, includes funding to begin implementation of a National Ground Water Monitoring Network. Groundwater currently provides nearly half the nation’s drinking water and more than 40% of irrigation water, rising to even higher levels during drought. However, efforts to monitor this valuable, hidden resource currently fall short. An understanding of groundwater’s status and trends is inhibited by a lack of national coverage, inadequate periods of record, and inconsistency in measurement frequency, according to a government report. The timing of and whether the full House will consider this appropriations bill is highly uncertain. Speculation now is a continuing resolution will be needed to fund the Department of the Interior and EPA until after the election, with the possibility of funding for fiscal year 2015 included in an omnibus bill that would be considered in a lame duck session. In total, the bill includes $30.2 billion in base funding, an increase of $162 million above the fiscal year 2014 enacted level and a reduction of $409 million below President Barack Obama’s request. This includes a one-time payment of $442 million for “payments in lieu of taxes” and $4.1 billion to prevent and combat devastating wildland fires.
New Home Sales Drop in June USA Today reports new home sales fell 8.1% in June, losing some momentum after two months of increases. Revised figures for March, April, and May also show the industry’s performance was weaker than previously estimated, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on July 24. New residential sales are important to the water well industry as it can indicate possible construction of new water well systems. 10 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
Sales hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 406,000, down 8.1% from May, the Census Bureau reported. May’s level was revised downward to 442,000 from 504,000 it reported a month ago. That level, had it been confirmed by more complete data, would have been the strongest pace since May 2008. Economists were bracing for a correction in June’s data, but they anticipated a June annual rate of 480,000, according to the median forecast in an Action Economics survey.
Drought Study Reveals Huge Cost, Job Loss to California Agriculture A study reveals California’s historic drought will cost the state $2.2 billion in 2014 and result in 17,000 lost agricultural jobs. Other findings of the report released July 15 by the University of California Davis Center for Watershed Sciences are: • The drought in 2014 will result in a 6.6 million acre-foot reduction in surface water available to agriculture. • The shortage will cause losses of $810 million in crop revenue and $203 million in dairy and other livestock value. • Direct costs to agriculture total $1.5 billion. To read the drought study and learn more about the drought initiatives of the Western Governors Drought Forum, visit http://westgov.org.
NGWA Supports FMCSA on Electronic Logging Device Exemptions
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he National Ground Water Association submitted comments supporting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposal to exempt interstate short-haul operations not required to maintain records of duty status from electronic logging device requirements. NGWA also urged the FMCSA to communicate with electronic logging device manufacturers the necessity that such devices accurately and reliably perform when subjected to the vibration heavy equipment (such as water well
drilling rigs) experiences in daily offroad operation. Some larger water well contracting firms may meet the criteria for the regular use of the devices. FMCSA received more than 1600 comments on the proposed rule, including concerns from some groups about the exemptions.
Groundwater Level in California Basin Falls to Historic Low The Los Angeles Times reports the groundwater level in the San Bernardino Basin area is at its lowest point ever in recorded history. The groundwater level for the basin is now about 500,000 acre-feet below full, according to Douglas Headrick, general manager for the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. That would put it below the previous low recorded in 1964, a period that followed a 20-year drought. The region’s water problems are underscored by the fact few residents know where their water comes from. A survey of 400 residents conducted back in March that was commissioned by 13 water agencies, including the San Bernardino district, found that just 3% to 5% of Inland Empire residents knew 30% of the area’s water supplies were imported.
EPA Releases Tool to Help Communities Be More Flood Resilient The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a new tool to help communities prepare for, deal with, and recover from floods. The Flood Resilience Checklist offers strategies communities can consider such as conserving land in flood-prone areas, directing new development to safer areas, and using green infrastructure approaches, such as installing rain gardens, to manage stormwater. The checklist is part of a new report, “Planning for Flood Recovery and Long-Term Resilience in Vermont.” To learn more about the checklist and the report, visit www.epa.gov/ smartgrowth. waterwelljournal.com
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Promote Your Business During NGWA’s Protect Your Groundwater Day
It’s never been easier to promote your business and the source of your livelihood—groundwater—leading up to Protect Your Groundwater Day on September 9. Getting prepared can be done in seconds. Simply go to the following link to download a list of easily accessible, easy-to-use promotional tools at https:// ngwa.sharefile.com/d/s95b4ec8de654 a098. As you promote groundwater protection to customers and members of the public, you are showcasing yourself and your business as experts who care about their well-being. You can post or share these informational tools through your website, Facebook page, email, desktopprinted cards, presentations, or any other way you communicate with the public. Be creative, and make sure you direct people to your company website, Facebook page, etc. The purpose of Protect Your Groundwater Day is to educate members of the public about what they can do to preserve and protect groundwater to meet human and environmental needs. This is an important message—not just for household well owners who rely on privately owned and managed water wells for safe drinking water—but also for people on public water systems whose daily habits have an impact on groundwater quality and quantity. There’s another reason to promote the day. It highlights the importance of the groundwater industry to this country’s way of life and economy. It’s an opportunity to remind private well owners and many people on public water systems about who helps bring lifegiving water to their taps. 12 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
To learn more about Protect Your Groundwater Day, visit www.NGWA .org/PYGWD. If you have questions about how to promote the day, or to get feedback, contact NGWA Public Awareness Director Cliff Treyens at (800) 551-7379, ext. 554, or email ctreyens@ngwa.org.
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A New York groundwater professional joined the ranks of NGWA’s Voluntary Certification Program in June. NGWA welcomed Brian Lansing, CWD, of Parratt-Wolff Inc. of East Syracuse, New York, as the Association’s newest certified well driller. Lansing has worked for three years at Parratt-Wolff, an employee-owned company in its second generation. The firm has three offices (Lewisburg, Pennsylvania; Hillsborough, North Carolina; and East Syracuse). In all, Parratt-Wolff has 55 employees, more than 40 pieces of field equipment, and does work from Maine to Florida. NGWA administered nine certification exams in June, with four of those passing. Twelve exams were taken for state licensure purposes, with four passing scores. In the first six months of the year, there were 59 certification exams given and 127 state licensing exams administered. 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 163 New Members in June NGWA added 163 new members in June. The total consisted of 72 scientists and engineers, 64 contractors, 11 manufacturers, 7 students, 5 associates, and 4 suppliers. A total of 578 members renewed their membership as well. To learn more about NGWA and how to become a member, visit www.NGWA .org/Membership.
How Much Will Your Insurance Company Pay in a Loss Settlement? Do you know how much your insurance company will pay if your building, contents, and equipment are damaged due to a covered claim? Sometimes policies pay whatever it costs to replace an item or materials brand new. Others only pay what the property is actually worth—and can depreciate up to 50%. Each coverage section has a valuation clause and it can even vary by item. To find out what type of coverage you have, as well as to receive a complimentary, no-obligation review, call Tom Trainer of Franchise Insurance Agency, NGWA’s preferred property and casualty insurance services provider, at (614) 837-0100, ext. 5304.
Access Recordings and Slides from 2013 NGWA Groundwater Expo If you missed last year’s 2013 NGWA® Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting, NGWA has a tool for you. The Association offers online access to sessions from the Expo. Now you and your staff have access to the Expo’s professional development without leaving your office. Expo attendees have free access to all the sessions, while NGWA members who did not attend can download available individual sessions for $45 and nonmembers can do so for $95. NGWA members can download all the sessions for $349. It is $549 for nonmembers. To get started, visit www.NGWA.org/Recordings.
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ANSI/NGWA Water Well Construction Standard Is Now Available
Secure Booth Space at 2014 NGWA Groundwater Expo
NGWA’s Community Makes Sharing Ideas and Communicating Easier
The ANSI/NGWA-01-14 Water Well Construction Standard is now available through the National Ground Water Association’s online bookstore. Set in motion some eight years ago when NGWA first initiated efforts to become an American National Standards Institute-accredited standards developer, ANSI/NGWA-01-14 sets a baseline of expectations for water well system professionals to meet for residential, agricultural, monitoring, industrial, and public supply water wells. In addition, the standard seeks to contribute to public health and safety, resource protection, and to serve as an outcomes focus for NGWA’s voluntary water well system professional certification program. Topics covered by the NGWA’s firstever third party-sanctioned standard include:
The online booth selection database for the 2014 NGWA® Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting, December 912 in Las Vegas, is up and running for industry manufacturers and suppliers at www.GroundwaterExpo.com. With the online process, companies can request booth space, complete the exhibit application, and pay for the space with a credit card. The Expo trade show dates are December 10 and 11. If you’re a manufacturer or a supplier, these days give you the opportunity to gain direct access to thousands of groundwater professionals. You can meet a year’s worth of contacts in just two days and showcase your products at the most prestigious show in the groundwater industry. Attendees at the Expo are there to inspect and compare products and equipment that are vital to their livelihood. If you have questions about selecting a booth, contact NGWA’s Vickie Crosby at vcrosby@ngwa.org, or call (800) 551-7379 (614 898-7791 outside the United States), ext. 593, or Shelby Fleck at sfleck@ngwa.org, ext. 523.
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BY JENNIFER STRAWN 14 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
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Find out why there is more than one choice for your geothermal systems.
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n the battle between open loop vs. closed loop geothermal systems, it seems closed loop systems often come out on top. Many contractors, like Chad Grignon, owner of Pine State Drilling in Athens, Maine, easily prefers closed loops systems to open loop systems. For many of his customers in the Northeast, reduced maintenance costs and less impact to aquifers far outweigh the initial cost of a closed loop system. But, like any good water system, a good geothermal system is designed with its specific application in mind. “I’ve had parties both residential and commercial approach me and ask for an open loop system, and I’ve told them that’s not a good option if they want to go with geothermal,” says Jeff Persons with Geo Source One in Plain City, Ohio. “There have been other situations where the initial design called for a closed loop system, and I had to tell them that if they did a closed loop system they’d destroy their water supply. Every application is site specific.” Although closed loop systems win out, open loop systems definitely have their place. Here’s why closed loop systems may—or may not be—the best choice for the job.
Closed loop systems Closed loop systems are the most common geothermal system—especially in residential applications—and for good reason. “You’re dealing with a simpler system because you’re not putting a pump in the ground,” says Jay Egg, founder of Egg Geothermal in Port Richie, Florida. With fewer mechanical parts, it’s also easier to maintain. Like a standard heating and cooling system, it’s almost as easy as changing a filter. “The maintenance costs on open loop systems are through the roof compared to a closed loop system,” Grignon says. (left) A pond exchanger is fused to manifold lines in a hybrid geothermal installation at an office building in Dublin, Ohio.
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In general, closed loop systems are The limestone is extremely cavernous, ideal for areas with holes drilled in so these things can happen very excess of 100 feet, where the quality of quickly.” the water may not be perfect. Because But in general, when properly dethe fluid is circulated through the loops, signed and grouted, closed systems have the quality of the groundwater isn’t a little effect on the aquifers. This is one concern. reason Grignon prefers closed loop to “You can just pump your own treated open loop. water with propylene glycol and you’re “Closed loops are just a one-shot done,” Grignon says. deal,” he says. “They put the loop in and He mostly installs closed loop sysit’s all buried. You restore the property tems, which is often best in the Northto the way it was before you started.” east where they depend on fractures and While closed loop systems are ideal the bedrock for water that may be in in the Northeast, they don’t work well in limited supply and where getting the cooling-dominant or tropical climates water back to the original source may because the soil becomes a thermal connot be possible. ductor. Egg learned this the hard way On the other hand, closed loop syssoon after graduating from Oklahoma tems can be more difficult to install State University in 1989. when you run into lots of water or huge fractures. One way you can “You really want to look at overcome that is by shortening up the overall site. You need to the holes. “Most of our holes are 500 feet understand its capabilities, deep,” Grignon adds. “You can do what’s best for the customer, two 250-foot holes if you’re runand the environment.” ning into huge fractures. That will often work.” In larger projects, the size and loca“I came out of there saying I was tion of the loop field may be a reason going to do closed loop everywhere,” he not to select a closed loop system. says. “That worked well until about the When the Columbus Zoo and Aquarthird summer after I installed these sysium in Columbus, Ohio, approached tems. I noticed the closed loop systems Geo Source One about installing a were slowly getting warmer, so I knew closed loop system to heat and cool the I needed to do something to adjust.” water in its polar bear exhibit, Persons So, he looked into properly engineerwarned them against it. ing open loop systems with class V ther“I had to tell them if they went with a mal exchange into the aquifer. closed loop system that they’d destroy Open loop systems their water supply,” he says. The plan called for about 90 boreIn Florida, where the Floridan holes drilled to 300 feet into the same Aquifer offers a competent, clean water aquifer that feeds their supply wells. supply, open loop systems are often the The loop field would have been located best choice. In these systems, an injecbetween their supply wells and their tion well injects the water back into the recharge source. aquifer. “They were going to drill the geo“In cooling-dominant climates, the thermal field before it got to the prosoil becomes a thermal conductor,” Egg duction well,” Persons says. “If they says. “However, if you have the vasthad drilled that geothermal field and inness of an aquifer in which to exchange jected all the grout in there, they probaheat, it uses it as a heat sink. That’s albly would have ended up muddying up ways an acceptable means as long as the and contaminating their water with the local regulatory authorities allow it.” grout product from the geothermal field. GEOTHERMAL continues on page 16 WWJ September 2014 䡲 15
A well pump test is conducted on a project in Dublin, Ohio, that utilized a hybrid system with lake plates on a closed loop and the plate frame heat exchanger on an open loop.
A geothermal system for a residence is shown. A closed loop system is utilized.
GEOTHERMAL from page 15 Open loop is good for climates with balanced heating and cooling seasons, too. As long as the water volume is available, is easily replenished, and the quality is good, open loop systems can be considered. “If the pumping level is within 80 feet of the surface and the volume is available and the quality is good, it’s excellent for our use,” Persons says. While you can use open loop systems when the pumping level is deeper than 80 feet, Persons doesn’t recommend it. The deeper the well, the costlier it is to pump the water out of it. At some point, the cost to pump the water could negate the money saved by the efficiency of the system. In his early days, Persons saw people who were pumping water for open loop systems from wells where the standing water level was 250 feet. “I was scratching my head and saying, ‘Yeesh!’ You’re using a two horsepower or three horsepower pump to pump water for your geothermal system,” he says. “When you add in all these watts, you could do better with an air-source heat pump.” Open loop systems are often cheaper to put in—especially in large commer16 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
cial applications—because they require fewer boreholes than closed loop systems. On the other hand, they can be costlier to run and maintain in the long term. Closed loop systems in residential applications run about one-third or even one-sixth horsepower, which is much less than what’s used to operate a well pump. Plus, with more mechanical parts, an open loop system requires more maintenance over time. Even with costlier maintenance, an open loop system may be the most costeffective choice in applications where large loop fields are needed and drive up the installation costs on a system. More maintenance needs also doesn’t necessarily equate to less longevity. In fact, a church in Tampa, Florida, has been using the same supply and return wells for its geothermal system for more than 65 years. The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Tampa had its first geothermal system installed in 1949, and the original chiller ran for 63 years. “The chiller eventually failed, but for no other reason than a long time in service,” Egg says. “When they considered all of their options, they decided to update their geothermal system because their wells were still working just fine.” Unlike closed loop systems, the quality of the water matters. Poor quality water can foul the plate exchangers and pumping equipment over time. “Every manufacturer has specs on how much hardness, iron, etc., that their equipment can take,” Persons says. “In Ohio, I look for hydrogen sulfide, which can be corrosive to copper heat
exchangers and other components. If there’s hydrogen sulfide present, I try to avoid that water supply and work with closed loop instead.” The effect of open loop systems on the groundwater supply is often a concern when the system discharges to surface water. In these cases, it’s important for the aquifer to not only provide adequate volume, but be able to replenish itself. “In the state of Ohio, the legislature maintains any individual, industry, or operation who causes the degradation or depletion of the water for others in that area when they’re pumping a well is liable for their water source,” Persons says. “So I use a great deal of caution suggesting someone use an open loop system under those conditions. I want to be certain the aquifer is capable of supporting the volume of water extracted on a continuous basis, it’s replenished easily, and it’s not subject to drought conditions.” In many of Egg’s systems, the water goes through an injection well back into the aquifer. He’s installed these types of open loop systems all over the country —even in dry states like Texas. “Texas has very competent aquifers even as dry as it is,” he says. “It goes into the aquifer where it came from with no chemical changes.” Even though open loop systems use the groundwater, it’s much less than standard cooling systems, Egg says. That’s a proof point he uses to show the value of geothermal systems in addition to the energy cost savings. waterwelljournal.com
Get Geothermal Resources Through NGWA The National Ground Water Association’s third edition of its Guidelines for the Construction of Vertical Closed Loop Heat Pump Systems is an ideal resource that can be found in the NGWA Bookstore at www.NGWA.org. The document is written for loop well contractors, loop well design consultants, government officials, educators, students, and consumers and is a stand-alone piece that does not supersede regulations or standards. It provides details on issues related to the construction of vertical closed loop ground source heat pump systems and offers insights to practical resolutions of the issues. Those installing geothermal loop systems should also consider NGWA’s voluntary certification designation for ground source heat pump drillers, the Certified Vertical Closed Loop Driller (CVCLD). The designation reflects an individual who has proven knowledge, skills, and experience in the construction of a closed loop well system for ground source heat pump applications. More information is available at www.NGWA.org/CVCLD.
This plate frame heat exchanger is an open loop portion of a hybrid project in Dublin, Ohio. All photos submitted by Jeff Persons, CGD, of Geo Source One in Dublin, Ohio. An average 500-ton cooling tower in a standard cooling system uses 500,000 gallons of freshwater on a hot summer day, he says.
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“All of that freshwater is being evaporated,” Egg says. “With geothermal, the water goes back into the aquifer, and it’s pristine and ready for consumptive use.” Both types of geothermal systems— open and closed loop—have their pros and cons. It all comes down to the specific site and application of the system. “You’ll find a number of contractors who will criticize open loop systems right off the bat,” Persons says.
“But you really want to look at the overall site. You need to understand its capabilities, what’s best for the customer, and the environment.” WWJ Jennifer Strawn was the associate editor of Water Well Journal from 2004 to 2007. She is currently in the internal communications department at Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, Ohio. She can be reached at strawnj2 @gmail.com.
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Eco-friendly family camp benefits from solar pump advances.
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edomak Family Camp in Washington, Maine, abides by a focus on sustainability. The camp is a much sought-after retreat for families, priding itself on memorable getaways and on leaving as small a carbon footprint as possible. First founded in 1904, and purchased in 1994 by Holly and George Stone, the camp is set among 250 acres tucked away in a cool pine forest. Medomak provides a unique venue rich in nature where people converge together and operate for a time as a small community. The camp grows much of its own produce and features a small dairy herd that supplies milk for the area. As an environmentally friendly retreat, it seemed only natural for the camp owners to eventually look for innovative ways to incorporate renewable energy into their operations. With little hesitation, ongoing measures have been taken over the years to take advantage of the sun’s rays. Measures have included installing solar hot water systems for the camp’s retreat center and for the cabins at the family camp areas. Photovoltaic (PV) systems have also been placed atop the roofs of barns and other buildings, serving to offset 60% to 70% of the camp’s electricity requirements each year. But that’s not all. Even some 17 years ago, George Stone decided to put in a well intended to provide freshwater to the camp and powered by solar energy. It seemed simple enough but was a project proving more challenging than was anticipated.
A solar-powered well Making use of the best technology available at the time, the well the Stones hoped would produce much of the water needed to meet the camp’s demands was drilled to 110 feet. Unfortunately, after a month of operation, the project proved inefficient. The well and the solar pump (left) Solar panels provide enough power to run a water well system at a camp in eastern Maine.
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equipment weren’t up to the task or capable of producing the amount of water required at the camp. To work properly and to offer enough water output, the well needed to be drilled much deeper. Determined to see the project through, the Stones did just that—having the well deepened to 350 feet. Although this depth allowed for sufficient water flow, the solar pumping equipment and the solar array supplying the electrical power were no longer adequate to drive the camp’s water system. To bring the system back online, electric lines had to be used to run a conventional AC-powered submersible well pump.
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Maximizing technology Over time, technology has grown, and so has Camp Medomak. With it, the Stones wanted a permanent solution to their solar-powered well—one that finally promised a robust, off-the-grid result. But this time they decided to turn to a local pump expert for advice. Marc Stevens, president of Hatch Well Drillers Inc. in Noblesboro, Maine, had seen information about a solarpowered controller, but hadn’t personally implemented any solar pump systems in the past. Nevertheless, his research confirmed a solar-powered controller could be made to work with the same 4-inch submersible pump design he commonly uses in AC-powered installations at his company.
Typical of early PV-powered pumping systems, the one used by Medomak Camp had limited capacity and was never designed or intended to serve a pressurized system. There“I was pleasantly surprised that fore, the camp had to rely on the water from an uphill holding tank, even though it was raining we which was gravity-fed down to still had some voltage provided the camp. When solar pump systems by the solar panels.” were originally designed, most of the applications they served re“I hadn’t installed solar pumps bequired low system pressures. With a typical output of about one-half to 5 fore because of the reputation of other gallons per minute, these systems were products,” Stevens says. “The flow was only expected to supply a small amount weak, so they could only go so deep.” of water per day. Camp Medomak proved differently. As a result, the most common solar At the heart of the pump system Stevens pump application became used for installed is a variable frequency drive remote livestock watering. And even (VFD) running the pump at varying though the power output from earlier speeds to maximize the system’s overall generation solar panels was much lower runtime, based on the instantaneous than today’s panels, the system price power available from the solar arrays. was significantly higher than today. The benefit of doing so means the sysBut times have changed. Now, as tem often runs from sunup to sundown the cost of installing solar arrays apwith few interruptions. proaches $1.00 per watt, it’s becoming “With the VFD-based pump conmuch closer to parity with the cost of troller, I was pleasantly surprised that connecting to the utility grid. even though it was raining when we And technology has improved too. installed the system, we still had some The increasing efficiency of solar arrays voltage provided by the solar panels,” has provided an advantage to the pumpStevens adds. ing systems—meaning for the most part SUSTAINABILTY continues on page 20 the PV panels of today are powerful
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Technicians from Hatch Well Drillers Inc. service the solar arrays for a water well system at a family camp in Washington, Maine. SUSTAINABILITY from page 19 The drive unit was wired in almost the same way as standard pumping system control panels, making the connections to solar power in and pump power out. Other features incorporated into Camp Medomak’s system was a connection to a 230-volt, single-phase, AC power input which was added to serve as a backup power source for whenever
Medomak Family Camp in Washington, Maine, provides a friendly sustainable camping experience for families.
the solar DC power proves insufficient to run the pump. The system has also been designed to protect itself from many common water system failure modes, ensuring reliable operation for years to come. Because of the use of standard well pump equipment, the ability to run the system on pressure, the pump system was easily able to serve the demands of Camp Medomak. Since the pump was building enough pressure to meet the re-
quired demand, it became possible to eliminate the hilltop reservoir tank. “It’s been flawless,” George Stone says, “and it feels like I am making a difference because it aligns itself with our core philosophy of sustainability.” WWJ
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DROUGHT TOLERANT By Lana Straub
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Designing irrigation systems that use less water.
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erms like “water scarcity” and “water shortage” are used in everyday conversation due to prolonged periods of drought and limited rainfall across the United States. Whether you’ve been significantly impacted or not, everyone agrees the way we use water is becoming increasingly important. Drought issues are hitting crop producers severely hard, especially in areas that are historically water strapped.
Reasons to Use Less Water The recent study, Economic Analysis of the 2014 Drought for California Agriculture, produced by the Center for Watershed Sciences at the University of California, Davis, found: Net water shortages for agriculture in this year’s drought most severely affect the Central Valley with at least 410,000 acres lost to fallowing, $800 million in lost farm revenues, and $447 million in additional pumping costs.
The study further found the persistence of drought is causing California farmers to become more dependent on groundwater resources. Groundwater availability and use is the key to agricultural prosperity in the 2014 drought and future droughts. This year, groundwater may replace as much as 75% or 5.1 million acrefeet of the roughly 6.6 million acrefoot loss of available surface water. This would raise groundwater’s share of agricultural water supply in California from 31% to 53%.
California is not alone. The high plains region of Texas, which is heavily dependent on the Ogallala Aquifer, has seen a tremendous increase in groundwater usage over the past decade. Sandra Postel of National Geographic’s Freshwater Initiative analyzed the water use in her article, “Drought Hastens Groundwater Depletion in the Texas Panhandle” by stating: Agricultural fields impacted by drought could be lessened with new irrigation technologies. Twitter @WaterWellJournl
Over the last decade, from 2004-2014, average underground water levels across the 16-county High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) have dropped 8.83 feet with three counties seeing average declines of more than 15 feet, according to data compiled by the HPWD.
tem. They are thinking about the entire process of irrigation, which includes many factors.
Planning to Use Less Water The government is leading the way in comprehensive scientific approaches to helping agricultural producers use less water. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), works closely
A June 2014 Ceres report authored by Brooke Barton and Sarah Elizabeth Clark, titled Water and Climate Risks Facing U.S. Corn Production: How Companies and Investors Can Cultivate Sustainability, examines how the widespread use of corn in many “Sometimes the water level can different industries as well as the drop 50 feet over the course of places in which corn is grown the irrigation season. You just have causes a water stress dilemma: Our analysis of corn production and water stress data developed by the World Resources Institute shows 87% of irrigated corn is grown in regions with high or extremely high water stress, meaning a large portion of existing water supplies are already spoken for. Many of these same regions can also expect worsening water shortages due to climate change. The most vulnerable regions are Nebraska, Kansas, California, Colorado, and Texas.
to adjust your system to account for that kind of change.”
An agricultural producer who lives and works in the panhandle of Texas confirmed drought was causing fluctuations in the groundwater and affecting the efficiency of his pumps. “Sometimes the water level can drop 50 feet over the course of the irrigation season,” says Brad Heffington, a cotton farmer in the Texas high plains region. “You just have to adjust your system to account for that kind of change.” In order to take into account that kind of change, end users and the groundwater professionals working with them must consider designing irrigation systems using less water and using water more efficiently. In this article, I will discuss different methods and ideas in use today and others in the development stages to help users design irrigation systems to be more drought tolerant. When thinking about irrigation systems, stakeholders are not just thinking about the mechanical parts of the sys-
with agricultural producers to help with issues such as water stress. NRCS representatives stress the key to designing an irrigation system that is drought tolerant is to focus on the irrigation process as a whole, not just the mechanical water pumping elements. One of the programs USDA/NRCS makes use of to achieve this task is its irrigation water management plan. According to the USDA/NRCS document titled “Irrigation Water Management Plan Criteria Practice/Activity Code”: The objective of Irrigation Water Management is to control the volume, frequency, and rate of water for efficient irrigation, and for the following purposes: • Promote desired crop response • Optimize the use of available water supplies • Improve water quality by reducing irrigation sources of surface and groundwater contamination • Minimize irrigation induced soil erosion • Improve soil environment for vegetative growth • Manage salts in the root zone • Improve air quality by reducing movement of particulate matter • Provide appropriate and safe fertigation and chemigation • Reduce energy consumption.
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Teach Your Customers About Drought Tell your customers about NGWA’s website especially designed for them, Wellowner.org. The site provides details on water well basics, maintenance, water quality, and more. It also includes information on drought. It answers frequently asked questions many well owners have when they are in the midst of drought conditions. Among the questions are how quickly do water wells recover after rain, how do I go about getting my well deepened, and many more. Encourage your customers to go to www.Wellowner.org.
Using Technology to Use Less Water A drought outlook for the United States prepared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. IRRIGATION from page 23 Through the irrigation water management plan, USDA/NRCS representatives work with the Ag producer to help the producer understand how to best irrigate their property while conserving water. The process can be intense, but the USDA/NRCS representatives feel the benefits are worth the time it takes to set the process in motion. Extension agencies across the country develop their own ideas about how to assist in balancing out water use with crop production. Thomas W. Ley, former Washington State University Cooperative Extension irrigation engineer, suggested approaching the irrigation process by using what he calls the “checkbook method” of irrigation management in his article “Drought Advisory EM4825: Scientific Irrigation Scheduling.” He wrote: This method requires knowing the net amount of water applied at each irrigation, the total water available, usable soil water in the crop root zone, and the rate at which the crop extracts water from the soil. These three factors are balanced against each other to ensure the root zone soil water is not depleted too much. They also can project when root zone soil water will reach a level that requires replenishment.
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Local agencies are also becoming increasingly involved in the water planning process. Water Conservation Districts are being established in several states as a centralized collection agency for water usage information and groundwater education of local communities. Texas has nearly 100 scattered throughout the state. The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District was created in 1951. It has been active in the establishment of rules and practices to conserve the groundwater in the high plains of Texas. Extensive water use in the area has caused the district to revamp its rules to include stricter recordkeeping procedures for groundwater use by agricultural producers. As of January 1, 2015, all producers must begin to submit annual production reports showing water usage for all land that uses groundwater irrigation. The district prefers the use of meters, but as most landowners oppose meters on their private well systems, the proposed rules include these methods for calculating use: one irrigated crop, energy consumed, nozzle packages, confined animal feeding operation calculations, and maximum production capacity of the pump.
The use of technology is bringing these types of water planning strategies to fruition. Companies like Durham Pump & Irrigation of Durham, California, are providing planning and design services coupled with state of the art water saving devices. Some of the water-saving products it provides are micro irrigation systems and drip irrigation systems, including micro spray and misting systems. PivoTrac Monitoring is a company whose method is used by some producers to keep track of the activity of their center pivots. According to their website, its PivoTrac wireless services provide a low-cost means to remotely monitor center pivots at all times while providing cell phone delivery via text and real-time wet/dry and on/off reports. The company AgSense has developed several products for use by irrigating agricultural producers to keep an eye on their water use and understand what is going on in the field in real time. Field Commander attaches directly to the pivot system and according to AgSense marketing material is “an advanced GPS driven pivot monitor/control system that communicates via the digital cell network to provide near realtime information and up to the minute alarms to your cell phone, smart phone, or computer.” AgSense combines the Field Commander with CropLink, “a multifunction device that can be connected to various waterwelljournal.com
cates via the Wireless Agriculture Network or WagNet. WagNet is “a cloud based dashboard that provides a feed of real-time information allowing growers to proactively manage their operation from virtually anywhere.” It might sound cliché to say it takes a village to achieve certain goals, but I think many would agree the phrase applies to water management, especially while the United States continues in its state of drought. The country cannot deal with the problem of drought by using only one method. It will take many combinations of conservation methods to design irrigation systems using less water and ensuring they are drought tolerant. WWJ
A sample screen sheet of the Field Commander product from AgSense. It is a GPS-driven pivot monitoring/control system. tools in and around the irrigated field to monitor and control them,” such as AquaTrac, which reads soil moisture
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Lana Straub, with a background in the legal and financial aspects of small business, is the office manager of Straub Corp., Stanton, Texas, an environmental and water well drilling firm owned and operated by her family for more than 50 years. She can be reached at Lana@StraubCorporation.com.
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Part 2: The best buyer for your business By Tim McDaniel
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provided strategies to best position your company for a sale in the first article of this three-part series (WWJ August 2014). In this article, I will discuss who the potential buyers are for your business and which of these buyers is best for you. Most businesses are eventually sold. Few business owners give their companies away to a family member or simply shut down the business when they exit. With this in mind, there are two important decisions to consider when selling a business. The first is the timing of the sale. The second is finding the preferred buyer. 26 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
Look for Part 3 This article is part two of a three-part series on selling your business. The series will conclude in the October issue with an article on the finer details of selling the business.
Timing As far as timing goes, if the following is lined up, you will be able to sell your business at an optimal price: • Your sustainable cash flow has peaked. • Your business risks are at their lowest level. • Your forecasted growth is at its highest level.
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• Bankers are lending money freely at great interest rates. • The overall economy is doing well. • Buyers are available who have significant cash levels.
Buyers Now to the issue of finding the preferred buyer. There are two broad categories of buyers of businesses: synergistic and financial. Synergistic buyers are larger companies (usually competitors) in your industry and will pay you more for your business because they can achieve higher cash flows than you can through cost reductions (layoffs of employees) or increased margins. Financial buyers will continue the business in its present form. A financial buyer can be someone inside your business, a family member, or an outside investor. There are usually only a few potential synergistic buyers for a business. For many businesses, it is unlikely they will be able to attract a synergistic buyer. The universe for financial buyers, though, is unlimited. You will have to decide whether obtaining top dollar for your business is most important or whether the continuation of your legacy is a must. You rarely accomplish both these goals with one buyer. Once you choose the type of buyer best for you, a strategy can be developed to find the right buyer. The following is a summary of the type of buyers and tips for selecting the best buyer for your business.
Selling to a Synergistic Buyer This option will provide you with the highest price. You will want to consider selling to a synergistic buyer if obtaining the highest price is most important to you. Many start a business to become rich and this sales strategy will provide the highest selling price. But if you are concerned about your legacy or the future of your employees, then this may not be your best option. You may not like the idea of selling to a competitor or other synergistic buyer, but it may be the only way to meet your retirement needs. Identifying synergistic buyers is usually not difficult. Think about a company that could buy yours and lay off duplicate employees. Or a company that would like to eliminate a competitor. Or a company wanting to enter into a new location.
Selling to Insiders Insiders would include employees or family members. There are two ways to sell your company to your employees. The first is through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and the second is an outright sale. Selling to an ESOP will provide you with more after-tax proceeds than selling to the employees outright. This is because you will have the opportunity to defer paying taxes from the gain of the sale of your stock (at least a 30% interest) to an ESOP. This is only possible if you have a strong management team who is able to operate your business once you leave. The downside to ESOPs is they are much more costly and complex to implement. Twitter @WaterWellJournl
Learn How to Grow the Value of Your Business Head to the NGWA Online Bookstore for the book Know and Grow the Value of Your Business by Tim McDaniel, the author of this feature article. The book is a guide for business owners on how to retire with wealth as it details how to adapt an investment mindset when running a business. The book lays out a plan including information on: (1) how a company is valued; (2) steps to immediately increase the value; (3) details on the different types of buyers; (4) how to remove yourself from day-to-day operations; and (5) how to exit the business on your terms. Look for it at www.NGWA.org.
Selling to family members and employees will provide you with the lowest amount of cash at closing compared to the other selling options. Most of the time your children and employees do not have the financial resources needed to buy a business. Therefore, the amount of cash received at closing will be less than other options and you will have to finance a large part of the purchase price. Consider this strategy if any of the following is important to you.
• Your children own the business but not as a gift. Some parents want their kids to buy the business as a matter of principle. This could be a moral or fairness issue. Parents may believe it is better for the child’s character for them to buy the business. Also, some business owners have a difficult time gifting stock to children who work in the business and not making similar value gifts to children outside the business.
• You want an insider to own the business but you don’t have enough for your retirement. Some parents sell the business to their children because they need the sale proceeds to retire. It’s not a character or fairness issue but a financial one. Consider this option if you want an insider to own the business, but you need more resources to retire. In some situations, parents use a combination gift and sell strategy to make it more affordable.
• You would like to continue to show up to work. If you sell the business to an insider, they may let you keep an office and even ask you for your advice. When you sell it to an unrelated party, they probably will make you turn in your keys, shake your hand, and wish you the best of luck. You will want to sell to an insider if you desire to preserve the culture once you leave. An outside buyer will run the busiMCDANIEL continues on page 28
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One More Option
ness as they wish and may make changes you will not like. By selling it to your employees or family members, it’s more likely your philosophy and legacy will continue.
Maybe you want to leave the day-to-day hassles of owning the business but cannot or don’t want to go through the selling process. There is another option to consider. Keep the business and let someone else handle the daily headaches of running it. But you should only select this option if you can trust your management team to operate the business effectively while you are away. You may decide you can obtain a greater economic return by keeping your business and letting someone else run it. The annual distributions you receive will probably be much higher than the amount you will receive after selling your business and investing in alternative investments. If you believe the business can operate without your daily presence, this may be your best economic option.
Selling to an Outside Financial Buyer Most business sales are to a financial buyer who is not part of the business. There is a large universe of financial buyers, but they are hard to identify. Financial buyers can range from private equity groups to the local corporate executive who lost his or her job. They may be experienced buyers or complete novices. You will want to consider this option under either of the following circumstances.
• A synergisic buyer is not available. If you cannot attract a synergistic buyer and don’t want to pursue the ESOP option, this option will provide you with the highest price. This is particularly true if there is competition among financial buyers for your business.
• You do not want a synergistic buyer You may wish to preserve your culture and maintain jobs, but selling to family members or employees is not an option. Try to locate a financial buyer with values and a philosophy similar to your own. If this is important to you, spend a considerable amount of time with the buyer to make sure they are the right person to continue your legacy once you leave.
You have spent a lot of blood, sweat, and tears in starting and operating your business. It’s certainly not an easy process to turn over the keys of your baby to someone else. During the next article that wraps up the series, I’ll discuss the selling process in more detail. WWJ Tim McDaniel is director of business valuations at Rea & Associates in Columbus, Ohio. He specializes in business valuation and succession planning. A recognized leader in the field, he has been involved in more than 2000 valuation engagements. McDaniel prides himself on using plain English to teach business owners the value of their most prized asset and how to increase that value. He is the author of Know and Grow the Value of Your Business: An Owner’s Guide to Retiring Rich.
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SAFETY MATTERS
DOING PPE THE RIGHT WAY Make sure you know how to select the right PPE for every job. JACK GLASS
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ersonal protective equipment (PPE) may be one of the most recognized safety topics around, as nearly everyone is familiar with jobs requiring you to wear a hard hat or safety glasses. It all seems like common sense. But there is more to it than simply requiring an employee to wear a hard hat when they enter the work area. Much more.
Select Your Protection The Occupational Safety and Health Administration states in its regulations (29 CFR 1910.132): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.
Simply put, you must objectively look at all of the hazards present and select the PPE that will protect your employees from the hazard. This is an important and difficult task. This means you cannot simply call your safety supplier and ask for a dozen hard hats. Instead, you must select the specific hard hat providing protection from the weight and height of possible debris. One that has electrical resistance that can withstand the power on site. One that has chemical resistance to the fumes that could be present. This needs to be done for every hazard and every piece of equipment. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has an accident hazard analysis process that must be completed for each task prior to performing the task. The 30 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
process states a “competent person” must look at the whole environment, identify the hazards present, and design a PPE ensemble. This applies to everything—from building a large dam to changing a light bulb. This process has led to an admirable safety and accident record on all of the Corps’ job sites. This may seem like an overly burdensome task, but it doesn’t need to be. Luckily, most of us perform some basic tasks quite frequently. Once we’ve evaluated those tasks, we can use the same evaluation over and over. A small company can hire a safety professional to look at their common practices and create a business accident prevention plan addressing all of the regular tasks and conditions. The company would still need to do a site hazard evaluation each day, but that could simply entail identifying the specific tasks planned and reviewing the existing hazard evaluations. This information must be relayed to the entire workforce before assigning anyone to the task. Employees must be informed of the potential hazards, be provided the necessary PPE, and be instructed on its use, care, inspection, and limitations. If the tasks are consistent, employees only need to be trained once, and then after that observed to be sure they’re using the equipment correctly. Retraining should be provided if an employee demonstrates they don’t know how to properly use the provided equipment. Anytime there is a change in the workplace (including a change in the crew), a qualified person should reevaluate the hazards and train as necessary. In practice, this effort can be initiated in the office looking at an area of work. The on-site qualified person then simply has to compare the real-life work condi-
tions to the office evaluation. If everything is consistent, this will take no more time than a normal tool box talk given each day before work.
Prioritize Your Protection As a general rule, PPE is the last choice made in protecting workers. If a hazard is identified, the first choice is to engineer the hazard out. If the hazard can be removed altogether, no need for the PPE. The next step is to look at substituting. Can a less hazardous chemical, or a less hazardous task, be substituted? For example, it may be possible to do a lot of work on the ground, and then lift the finished product up to the final resting point. If that’s not possible, consider elimination. Does the task really need to be done at all? Perhaps the equipment can simply be abandoned in place or the task delayed until more safeguards are in place. Next, look at administrative controls. This includes working shorter shifts or changing out the work crew to reduce the potential overall load on any one person. If none of those things can be considered, or even if they only partially remove the hazard, then PPE should be selected, provided, and used.
Types of Protection OSHA groups PPE into these six categories: • • • • • •
Eye and face (1910.133) Respiratory (1910.134) Head (1910.135) Foot (1910.136) Electrical (1910.137) Hand (1910.138).
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hazard. This could include a wide range of items that may not normally be considered. Disposable coveralls for dust jobs. Scuba gear for underwater work. Hazmat suits for chemical spills. Fire-resistant clothing in oil plants. Just to name a few. There is no limitation on the selection of PPE. The rules simply provide direction to evaluate the workplace for potential hazards and develop a PPE ensemble providing adequate protection to the workers. Since there is no specific list to choose from, it is important to have your tasks reviewed by someone who is not only a qualified safety professional, but also familiar with your industry. Unfortunately, if an accident does occur, you will need to defend why you didn’t provide the protection that could have prevented the injury.
Provide Your Protection In general, the employer is responsible for providing any PPE to the employee free of charge. This is nearly universal, but there are a few exceptions. Employers are not required to pay for non-specialty safetytoe protective footwear (including steel-toe shoes or steel-toe boots) and non-specialty prescription safety eyewear, provided the employer permits such items to be worn on the job site. When the employer provides metatarsal guards and allows the employee at their request to use shoes or boots with builtin metatarsal protection, the employer is not then required to reimburse the employee for the shoes or boots.
Find useful safety resources online in the NGWA Bookstore at www.NGWA.org. The employer is not required to pay for logging boots or everyday clothing such as long-sleeve shirts, long pants, and normal work boots. The employer does not have to pay for skin creams or other items used solely for protection from weather such as winter coats, jackets, gloves, parkas, rubber boots, hats, raincoats, ordinary sunglasses, and sunscreen. In addition, the employer must pay for replacement PPE, except when the employee has lost or intentionally damaged the PPE. This is only an overview of what you need to consider before handing out personal protective equipment. Remember, you trust this equipment to keep your crews safe. So take the time to make sure the PPE is capable of doing just that. WWJ
Jack Glass, CIH, CSP, QEP, CPEA, CHMM, is the principal consultant for J Tyler Scientific Co. and has more than 20 years of experience as an environmental health consultant. He has consulted on toxic exposures, risk management, and indoor air quality. In addition, he has provided litigation support in several areas including mold, asbestos, indoor air quality, and confined space entry.
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ENGINEERING YOUR BUSINESS
DESIGN-BUILD VS. DESIGN-BID-BUILD Part 1 ED BUTTS, PE, CPI
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hroughout the years and hundreds of projects I have been involved with in my career, I have often had to lead two different lives while figuratively wearing two different kinds of hats. The first as a water systems engineer and designer. The second as a project estimator, manager, and supervisor. To be sure, there have been many episodes during the long tenure I served at my former employer and even since when these two paths partially crossed, intertwined, and sometimes directly interfered with each other. There have even been times when there was an obvious and immediate conflict that had to be resolved, avoided, or smoothed over. It’s not always easy to clearly designate the point or to draw a clear line in the sand when everything on one side of the line is unambiguous and clear and handled in one certain way, and all the issues on the other side are handled in a completely different way. There does always seem to be these so-called gray areas to consider— especially in the often confusing and separate loyalties existing between your employer and your client and the individual interests of each. To wit, it’s tricky when one party (the owner) wants his project completed in the most rapid, cheap, but professional way possible while the other party (the contractor) is typically concerned with only the one aspect—profit. In this month’s column, the first part of a two-part series, I will introduce the two most common methods of project delivery used in today’s construction world. One is design-build. The other is design-bid-build (or what is often termed as the conventional method). I’ll also discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of each. 32 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
Before we start, a prudent word of warning. The following information is not advice. I am not an attorney nor do I have the knowledge and experience needed by an attorney. Above all, I do not claim the information contained in this series is legally accurate or applicable to your situation. The information is strictly based on my personal experiences with project delivery and management that may or may not apply to you. When in doubt, please seek out the counsel of someone more up to date and knowledgeable about contract law than I am.
Design-Build Projects As many of you know from past columns, the role I played at my past employer Stettler Supply Co. (19762004) involved two distinct but not always totally compatible duties. I was the principal person responsible for developing and providing the estimates, quotes, bids, and project management for all of the firm’s public works, industrial, and commercial water projects. At the same time I was also responsible for the majority of the firm’s engineering and design tasks for the design-build projects (domestic, commercial, industrial, and public works). I also coordinated many of the duties associated with the company’s irrigation projects with the design and sales staff that worked in that division. Do you see a connection here? These two roles were never as evident and conflicting as they were in 1978-1986. In 1986, I was promoted to chief engineer and in subsequent years as both the firm and our project scale expanded, I was provided with added staff for each of these duties. New employees steadily came on board to assist either in the engineering and design roles or in helping
with the bidding of new projects. But in those prior eight years, I was pretty much all there was. Even though I was working in the engineering realm, I must say those eight years were also my most formative and learning years in the practice of engineering. I was working under my boss’ professional engineering (PE) license somewhat as a trainee. I wasn’t eligible to take and pass my own engineering intern test until 1982 when I had gained my initial four years of experience. That was followed by my initial PE test (civil engineering) taken in 1986 after obtaining eight years of engineering experience. The fact I was not a registered engineer during those initial eight years doesn’t mean I didn’t observe and follow the ethical responsibilities that were an inherent and important part of my overall education in engineering. In fact, I did my best to follow all the applicable ethics rules, sometimes almost to the extreme. This meant when there was a conflict between the interests of my firm and my client, I had to make sure both parties were aware of such an issue and my ethical responsibility to each was carefully explained and observed. Looking back, it’s so obvious now just how many ways an unscrupulous or unethical person could work this type of conflict to their advantage, especially on design-build projects. For example, as an engineer you could have designed and priced a project based on using high-quality materials or equipment, but in the role of the contractor substitute lower-quality materials or equipment in place of that originally specified. Another example could ENGINEERING continues on page 34
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ENGINEERING from page 32 be taking a fixed cost contract and designing a water treatment plant or pump station for today’s demands and expectations without any consideration for what the client might need in 20 years, simply with the objective of placing a few more dollars in your firm’s pocket today. See the connection now? This is probably one of the greatest arguments against using the design-build method of project delivery. How can a client be adequately assured they are receiving what is truly in their best interests for quality and cost when there is possibly just one individual as the only person who is deciding both? Experience has taught me there are several solutions to this quandary. Some obvious and some not. The first obvious one is addressed to the client. Deal only with experienced, ethical, and responsible design-build firms. Hopefully, the definition will apply to both the firms and the people they employ, as they truly go hand in hand. When considering all of these traits, I believe adequate experience may just be the most important quality you need to seek out from a firm and the firm’s staff. Without a doubt, respect for and observing ethics and professional conduct are also vital characteristics, but I have found the experience factor is generally the one single most important factor in selecting a design-build entity. Chances are high a firm or individual with adequate experience has already faced the many obstacles common to this kind of project delivery method. And if they had been repeatedly negligent, careless, or unethical on past projects, they would most likely had already been weeded out by the marketplace. The second aspect is to use and execute specifically written instruments tailored to design-build projects. These would include agreements (contracts), performance and payment bonding, custom errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, and a scope of services including defined and clear preliminary plans and specifications upfront before the project starts. Without a doubt, using a written agreement as well as all the other associated instruments on an as-needed basis, such as bonds and insurance, is 34 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
the primary and most reliable method of protecting both parties. I have been fortunate throughout most of my career in that I was able to establish secure and ongoing relationships with many of my clients—even public works and municipal clients you’d think would never agree to informal agreements. This was done during the time when a handshake was still as powerful and reliable to two people as any written contract could possibly be. In fact, I can recall designing and constructing numerous facilities strictly on the strength of a verbal commitment—the good, old fashioned “Let’s go ahead and do it” set of words. Although I often long for those days, I also recognize this type of informal relationship is usually too risky to conduct in today’s litigious world.
Spelling Out Expectations The next piece of advice I can offer with design-build projects is to carefully spell out the expectations of both parties in a scope of services, normally used as an attachment and referenced to the contract itself. When used for a water well project, this document should include vital information such as the well diameter, projected depth, projected well screen size and placement, seal depth, well development and test pumping rates, equipment rental rates, and other elements generally priced on a unit basis. For a pump station, specific design criteria such as the design conditions (flow rate and head), piping size and type, building construction material and dimensions, electrical system sizing and equipment, and a contingency factor are just a few of the various elements going into a pump station that should be included in a scope of services. Even with this type of detail, we all know field and subterranean conditions will usually vary from those specified and written down on paper. But using the proper language in the agreement can assist with any required renegotiation or clarification when needed in the future. There are numerous sources of canned and pre-written construction agreements available from online sources or attorneys experienced in construction law. The relatively low cost to prepare these documents might actually
surprise you. As an engineer with considerable experience in design-build projects, I find there are many more advantages to both the owner and the design-build firm than there are disadvantages. But that’s provided careful advance planning and an eye towards protection against the unexpected are considered during the negotiation phase. Obviously, during the execution of a design-build project the so-called finger-pointing is generally not as prevalent. After all, who else but yourself can you point the finger at when there is a mistake since the engineer who designed the project also happens to work for the same firm as the contractor? This aspect has both positive and negative connotations. For example, the responsibility for the entire project rests with one firm. As Harry Truman liked to state, “The buck stops here.” This often saves valuable time in finding a solution to a problem. The primary downside involves the liability and risk. Since the engineer/ contractor assumes the higher level of this risk, he will often request an increase in cost to protect his firm. Typically, this type of project cannot be priced out on the basis of a firm bid price, but is usually agreed to through use of a not-to-exceed (NTE) or costplus agreement. This kind of agreement tends to help level the playing field for both parties as well as divide the cost risk on a more equitable basis. Finally, there are two primary methods of involving the designer (engineer or architect) on a design-build project. The first, such as I am most familiar with, uses a single firm that employs all of the in-house staff needed to fulfill project expectations such as the design engineer, drafting and technical staff, project management, field installation and construction crews, and any other technicians. The second method involves two or more firms acting as a joint venture or limited partnership, with the design staff typically comprising one of the firms and the installation and construction work handled by a different and separate firm. Even though the second group still technically qualifies as a design-build team, I personally don’t believe it is so far removed from a conventional waterwelljournal.com
project delivery to be considered as a true design-build project. Design-build projects continue to gain in popularity and frequency each year. In fact, project bonding and insurance has now been formulated to cover this type of project delivery. Also, government agencies are starting to accept the use of design-build for many types of projects they would never have considered in past years. In time, the use and scope of design-build may conceivably surpass the use of conventionally executed construction projects (designbid-build).
Design-Bid-Build Projects The design-build method of project delivery continues to gain popularity and increased use every year. But the conventional design-bid-build method remains the principal path of constructing most large private and public construction projects. Even though many would cite tradition and “That’s the way we’ve always done it” as the primary reason designbid-build continues as the leading construction process, others would firmly state and believe the most important single entity in the entire project—the owner—receives the most protection when using this system. Without a doubt, the separate arenas of client protection—afforded through errors and omission and liability insurance for the designer and performance and payment bonding and liability insurance for the contractor—generally provide clear and fixed lines of protection from mistakes made by any of the parties on a project. But not always! Unfortunately, it has been my experience each of the insurance and bonding companies used by either the designer or the contractor has their own particular areas of concern. As such they will often use various tactics and spend copious amounts of money to try to reassign the responsibility or liability of an issue to the other party, even if they do fully realize their insured is actually the responsible party. This gets us back to the well-known method of finger-pointing of risk assignment used by various firms and people. Once again, the easiest way to prevent this type of reaction on a project is to use clear and unambiguous language in all instruments including the agreement, Twitter @WaterWellJournl
bonding, and insurance documents submitted and used by all parties. The agreement or contract is the most important single document used on a construction project. It typically addresses the responsibility and duties of all the signatory parties and is generally the one sole document used to establish and distribute responsibility and liability in a court of law or arbitration setting. One of the primary disadvantages in using the conventional design-bid-build system of project delivery are the extra layers of cost assumed by the owner in the name of protection. With all of that said, in sophisticated or large projects this route is often the best one to choose, particularly if the engineering and design or construction requirements are complex. Just as you would seek out the advice of a medical specialist to save your life if you had a rare disease, quite often this same type of specialization is needed in the engineering and design of a project. For example, for a site with unstable or soft soils, a foundation or geotechnical engineer may be required to assure the site or building upon it doesn’t settle in future years. In other situations, the use of value engineering is becoming more frequent as a way to evaluate the various types of options presented to the client to help select the best overall choice. This is becoming so common that a branch of value engineering has now been established.
On the flip side of the coin, some types of construction processes (such as tunnel boring or jacking, high rise or dam construction) require the experience and deep pockets of a large civil works contractor. Many of these firms have invested years to build their firms, so the last thing they want to add is the cost layer and liability of the engineering to a project. These are the projects where I believe use of the conventional designbid-build method of project delivery is most warranted. For the typical water well project, though, I am of the firm opinion many well drillers are as capable of designing and delivering just as much of a quality final water well outcome as any engineer or hydrogeologist. This concludes this first part on the two most common types of project delivery methods. Next month we’ll wrap up the series with a discussion on the various project management and oversight methods used on each type, as well as the similarities and differences. Until then, work safe and smart. WWJ
Ed Butts, PE, CPI, is the chief engineer at 4B Engineering & Consulting, Salem, Oregon. He has more than 35 years experience in the water well business, specializing in engineering and business management. He can be reached at epbpe@juno.com.
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NOT JUST ANOTHER DAY OF DRILLING
SO YOU WANNA BUILD A DAM? You’ll need extra planning, ingenuity, and plenty of muscle. DENIS CRAYON, CHST
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am pleased to introduce you to Roger Logel, one of our New Jersey licensed master drillers who’s also a project manager working out of our Bridgewater location. Roger has been drilling for about 40 years and he’s just about done it all. It’s a shame we didn’t have phones with cameras in them to capture some of the situations we found ourselves in over the years. Those of us who have been around awhile have to use our imagination to remember from time to time. For this story, I’m going to need your imagination a bit.
The Incredible Details The scope of work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers called for two locations to be cored using a skid rig on either side of the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A proposed dam was to be built across the river in response to localized flooding and was to rise to a height of about 1100 feet above the river bottom. This called for each boring location to be cored using an NQ barrel to a total of about 1500 feet below grade surface. NQ rock cores sound pretty straightforward but this was anything but . . . and this was before wire line coring was a common method of getting your samples. Roger had to go conventional the whole way. For those of you who are unfamiliar with rock coring, wire line coring allows you to advance the outer casing, retrieving only the inner barrel every 10 feet of run on a wire line hoist. Conventional coring requires the driller to trip out all the tools every time you complete a run. On this job Roger was going on 20-foot runs. The cores were started at 23 degrees from 90-degree angles to try to match 36 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
the face of the mountains on both sides of the river to determine the engineering for pinning and the porosity of the rock. By the time Roger hit total depth at 750 feet, the boreholes were closer to 18 degrees off 90-degree vertical due to gravity eventually pulling the rod string back toward vertical. The plan was to core the full 1500 feet from the very top of the mountain straight down to depth. What they knew all along—but had to go through the exercise anyway—was once they reached a depth of 750 feet, it was going to take a full day just to get one core run in. So they grouted up the upper borehole and mobed down the mountainside about 750 feet to start over again for the second 750-foot run. It took almost one month to core each location to the 750-foot target depth. To get the rig moved down 750 feet below the first location required a dozer up top with a winch, come-alongs, and pry bars to get her in place. The upper locations also had an access road, but once the first location was cored, the crew had to cut a pathway about one-third of a mile long by hand that would only allow for all equipment and supplies to be hand-carried. Core boxes, fuel cans, etc. were all carried in by hand. With your hands full in the morning, going down isn’t so tough but at the end of the day having to carry it back out is a completely different story.
A Few Blessings That Helped The project began in August and ended (thankfully) just before winter set in. With a skid rig on the side of a mountain set to core, water would normally be a significant issue. But Roger was blessed, with a pond on one side of
the river about 1500 feet from the drill location, that they had an access pathway to allow gravity feed. On the other side, a 1000-gallon holding tank had to be brought in and refilled pumping from a local water source. Roger was running an Acker TH skid rig with an L-6 Moyno pump to handle water injection. Each location had bedrock at surface, making for good stability of the rig but required jackhammering just to level out the rig. A major consideration for the rig was the weight of the tooling—so it was critical the rig be positioned directly on top of level bedrock to prevent tipping into overburden. That required a lot of jackhammer work. And yes, they had to run the air compressor on the top of the mountain and run the air hoses down to the drill locations just to level out the work area. Another consideration was the rig had to be kept from shifting with the rotation of the tooling too. Roger had to pin down the rig by jackhammering sockets into the bedrock to secure anchor pins in place. He also built a 30-foot pole tower with a built-in hoop secured with wire rope guy wires, allowing him to run and stand 50-foot lengths of the NW rods. For those of you who don’t know what NW rods are (box thread)—that detail meant a lot to the driller and his helper on the side of the mountain. The second blessing was most of the rock was pretty easy coring going at a rate of about three to five minutes a foot. The rock formation was made up of mostly shale, slate, and limestone. It was nice coring as the rock was competent enough to core without significantly open fractures, plugging the bit only three times at each location and only at shallower depths. waterwelljournal.com
Unfortunately, after all the work put into the project, the dam was never built. The rock was simply too porous to hold a dam. If they had attempted to build the dam with the information gained from the coring, the dam would have likely failed in a short period of time due to washing out of the rock. It was projected the dam would have been leaking up to 3 mgd due to the rock formation. Roger knew what he was up against but this job required a lot of extra planning, ingenuity, and God knows, plenty of muscle. As drillers, we know how tough it is most days, and some are downright brutal. But when we get it done, the satisfaction of getting it done right and safely matters most. Should you ever find yourself in a jam and don’t know how to get out of it, whether it’s related to drilling, hydrogeology, pump information, what have you, I highly recommend you check out the NGWA Groundwater Forum at http:// community.ngwa.org/home. It’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. I hope to see you there. WWJ Denis Crayon, CHST, is the director of health and safety at Summit Drilling and president of the Experience Safety Institute, an organization dedicated to highly effective and systematic occupational health and safety training. He is a member of the NGWA Board of Directors and a national presenter and subject matter expert. He can be reached at dcrayon@summitdrilling.com.
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THE AFTER MARKET
WHERE IS THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS COMING FROM? We have to accelerate leadership development or we will be left behind. RON SLEE wrote about future jobs in the May 2014 issue of Water Well Journal. This was based on a book by Edward Gordon titled Future Jobs: Solving the Employment and Skills Crisis. In it, he talks about the risks to small businesses over the coming two decades. He speculated on small businesses not being able to find sufficient numbers of talented people to operate their companies. The demographics of the population in the United States is changing. And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people age 65 and older will double between 2010 and 2050. By 2020, adults age 55 and older will make up 25% of the workforce, up from just 13% in 2000.
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If you are looking for leaders, then the performance of these prospective leaders should be at the excellence level. Does any of that mean anything to you? Well, it should. How will your organization speed up the process of developing the next generation of leaders? What are you doing to make this transition as painless as possible? The most critical element in succession planning is to determine who the possible candidates are for the next generation of leaders.
Leadership Potential Factors Human resources managers and executives will tell you to use a talent evaluation grid. Rate everyone on the basis of their performance and also their potential. This is not a subjective evaluation. This is an objective evaluation of 38 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
performance against a reliable series of leadership potential factors and testing. As you might imagine, it is not simple and straightforward. But it is clear. The assessment process covers six key factors: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Cognitive complexity and capacity Drive and achievement orientation Learning orientation: self and others Potential and business ethics Motivation to lead Social and emotional complexity and capacity
These categories and many others are covered in the terrific books by Marcus Buckingham. He has authored books by himself and with others. Now Discover Your Strengths is a good one and details results of a Gallup study covering more than two million people. Buckingham develops a “StrengthsFinder” program that identifies 34 talents and reveals how they can best be translated into success. A common approach to assess potential leadership traits is the Myers-Briggs Test. Since its inception in 1943, the MBTI or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator has evolved and been perfected through continual test research and development of ever more accurate questions. You can find out more at www.personality pathways.com/type_inventory.html. Take the test yourself and see how it fits. The point of these two tools is you are not on your own trying to determine who will be on your succession team. You have help. If you’re at a larger organization, your human resources group will be of help as well. But I do want to get the point across strongly. You need to develop succession for each critical job function.
Growing Leaders So let’s go to the next step. You have identified your next generation of leaders. Now what? It should be quite obvious, shouldn’t it? As Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller write in the introduction to their book Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life: The path to increased influence, impact, and leadership effectiveness is paved with personal growth. Our capacity to grow determines our capacity to lead. It’s really that simple.
The book shows leaders and aspiring leaders precisely what areas to focus on so they can remain effective throughout their lives. There are interpersonal skills, technical skills, systems skills, business skills, and many other discrete talents. All of these can be learned. That means there is a development program that should be followed. First, the potential successors have to be able to obtain the skills. This is not guaranteed. Those skills then need to continue to be maintained. Each step along the way there will continue to be testing. Do we have the right people on the succession team? This is not a one-time process of selection. It is an ongoing process. This is similar to the world of professional sports, but without the annual rhythm.
Sports Analogy There is first “a draft”—selecting the new members of “the team.” I suggest, no matter how large or small you are as a business, you hire from academia, universities, junior colleges, and technical schools. waterwelljournal.com
I also recommend you hire summer interns. This acts as a clearinghouse. But you have to be careful when you select the manager (“the coach”) who will work with these interns. The manager must be able to relate to these younger, educated people. They will be evaluating whether or not these potential hires fit the culture of the company. To return to our sports analogy, this is the same as “training camp.” At the end of their internship, a selection is made as to which of these interns will be offered a permanent job after they graduate from their school program. There is then “the season.” This is the performance of the employee. Instead of wins and losses, you have standards of performance for each job function. How does the individual measure up to the standards? If you are looking for leaders, then the performance of these prospective leaders should be at the excellence level. This is where you develop individual targets for each employee to stretch their performance and find out how good they can be.
Developing a Leadership Program This is not a hit and miss type of program, is it? You have to be deliberate in your choices. This is about your future: • Identify the succession candidates. • Create individual programs for employee development and growth. • Measure the progress of the succession candidates on a regular basis. • Initiate an intern program.
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• Develop the types and categories of new hires required. • Respect your culture. All these steps will be helpful. They will make success reachable. A critical aspect of your executive or management responsibility is to leave the company or department in a better condition than when you started. Without succession planning this cannot be done. The time is now. WWJ Ron Slee is the founder of R.J. Slee & Associates in Rancho Mirage, California, a consulting firm that specializes in dealership operations. He also operates Quest Learning Centers, which provides training services specializing in product support, and Insight (M&R) Institute, which operates “Dealer Twenty” Groups. He can be reached at ron @rjslee.com.
Get Past WWJ Articles and More at Columnist’s Website The website of long-time Water Well Journal columnist Ron Slee has all of the past columns he has authored for the journal and more information designed to help manufacturers and small businesses run efficiently. R.J. Slee & Associates has worked with hundreds of companies from around the world in the last 30 years. He focuses on productivity, market penetration, and profitability. Along with the index of past WWJ articles, his website features details on his classes, webinars, blogs, and consulting services. Go to www.rjslee.com for more information.
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PEOPLE AT WORK
SHOWING APPRECIATION There are many ways to show employees their hard work is valued. ALEXANDRA WALSH
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company is only as good as its employees. And employees will only thrive if they feel appreciated for their hard work and take pride in what they do. Finding innovative ways to boost employee morale is vital for the success of any small business. Happier employees are more likely to cooperate, be more productive, and stay loyal to your company. So how can owners of small- to medium-sized businesses show their appreciation for their workers? Here are a few creative ways to boost the morale of your workers without spending a lot of money.
Small Rewards and Personalized Perks Extra cash, like big holiday bonuses, can motivate workers. But smaller, more thoughtful perks can often go a lot further in improving morale. For example, find out what an employee’s favorite restaurant is and treat them to lunch there. Or give personalized gift cards to a local café. Or, if possible, allow your workers to have flexible schedules. Or give employees the ability to work from home a day or two a week. Other small perks—casual dress days, catered lunches, ordering pizza for late work nights—can make a big difference in showing workers they are valued.
Why Their Work Matters Even employees who are passionate about their jobs can lose sight of the bigger picture if they can’t see how their work impacts the company. To help boost morale, instead of just sending crews to a job site, introduce them to some of the customers their 40 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
work impacts. This will show workers the results of their projects and provide a valuable opportunity to receive feedback from the customer. Positive reinforcement from the customer can make employees feel more connected to their work by giving them a sense of pride and ownership. It also provides greater incentive to perform well, boosts confidence in their work, and increases overall job satisfaction.
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Entrust Employees Giving your workers responsibility boosts their morale and increases production by making them feel more empowered. They want to know their ideas are being heard and their opinions matter. Let them know upper management is available and accessible, ready to listen, and involved in the workers’ daily tasks. Ask employees for their input. This will show your confidence in their abilities while also helping you find ways to improve their work.
Even at small businesses, employees can feel they’re not getting the recognition they deserve. There are a few small but effective steps you can take that will go a long way toward counteracting this. Even at small businesses, Take the time to say hello to each employee at least once a employees can feel they’re week and ask how they’re doing. not getting the recognition Ask them about their family, their interests, their weekend, or a they deserve. special event they attended. Your genuine interest—as opposed to being Boosting morale is about showing nosey—causes people to feel valued and appreciation for your employees. Happy cared about. employees are more productive, so it’s Know your employees’ interests well in the best interest of your small busienough to present a small gift on occaness to boost employee morale. You’ll sion. An appreciated gift, and the geshave less turnover and see increased ture of providing it, can light up your customer and client satisfaction. employees’ day. More Ways to Show Tell your workers when they’re Appreciation doing an outstanding job. Identify the specific actions you found admirable. 夝 Create a fun tradition for a seasonal Thank them for their hard work, and holiday. profile a featured employee each month. 夝 Bring in bagels, doughnuts, or some And, don’t forget to say “please” as other treat for staff. Offerings such as well. Social niceties do have a place cookies or cupcakes you’ve baked at work. A more gracious, polite workpersonally are a huge hit. Another place is appreciated by everyone. hit? Chocolate—chocolate anything! You can also award small prizes for 夝 Keep an ample supply of free snacks the best new ideas or give a shout-out to and drinks in your break room or an employee at a staff meeting or during kitchen. a training session. This type of recogni-
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夝 Buy subscriptions to some of your work team’s favorite magazines and leave them in the break room to share. 夝 Celebrate employment anniversaries with office parties. 夝 Reward stellar workplace performance with a paid vacation day. 夝 Pay for memberships to professional groups that impact and interest your employees. 夝 Give hand-written notes expressing your appreciation. 夝 Purchase a cake and a card for staff to sign to celebrate employee birthdays. 夝 Create awards, like Team Player of the Year or Goes the Extra Mile, and have employees vote for the most deserving team member. 夝 Have an office potluck lunch and encourage employees to bring in their favorite dishes. 夝 Decorate the office with streamers and balloons when employees accomplish a personal goal like running a marathon, winning an award or trophy, or planning a charity event. These are just some of the ways to show appreciation to your employees. And there are hundreds of other ideas just waiting to be found. Showing appreciation will bring you success in employee motivation, employee recognition, and building a positive, productive workplace.
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Employee appreciation is never out of place. But in too many organizations, it’s often a scarce commodity. Make your workplace the exception. Use every opportunity to demonstrate your gratitude to employees. Last, but not least, provide opportunity. Ask staff members what their career goals are and help them reach success. WWJ
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ACT LIKE A SALES PRO
THE MOVIE CRITIC PRINCIPLE How to leverage referrals to gain instant credibility with your customers. JULIE HANSEN
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housands of moviegoers rely on reviews from friends, acquaintances, and even people they’ve never met to guide them in selecting a movie before shelling out hard-earned cash. As consumers, we’re more likely to trust the opinion of a disinterested third party—whether it’s a website like Rotten Tomatoes, a newspaper, or a magazine—than someone who may be associated with the movie like its star or director. Why? Because “movie critics” like us have no personal stake in the film’s success. When an actor says their latest work is a “must see”—it’s usually seen as pushing promotional propaganda. After all, what else are they supposed to say? Like an actor promoting his or her own movie, salespeople are often expected to blow their own horn with prospective customers . . . and are frequently met with the same degree of skepticism. It’s difficult for most people (yes, even salespeople) to talk about themselves or their product or services without sounding a bit arrogant or uncomfortable. Applying the “Movie Critic Principle” to meet new prospects can help you avoid this awkward and choppy start. Finding a third party, a “personal critic” if you will, to introduce you can give you an immediate shot of credibility going into that first call or meeting with a prospective customer. Properly done, your critic can stir up your prospect’s expectations and create anticipation for hearing more about you and your product or service—two things that are much harder to pull off on your own. 42 䡲 September 2014 WWJ
Who Are Your Critics? So who are these critics in your life who hold the power to introduce you to your next customer? Look around. According to Bob Beaudine, the author of The Power of Who, you already know everyone you need to know and you can create a powerful network simply by connecting with the people you’re already interacting with every day. Start out by making a list of all your current and previous customers, friends, neighbors, associates, and vendors. Don’t get sidetracked qualifying and disqualifying people on the list. Most people will be delighted to help you out if you take the time to properly explain to them what it is you’re trying to do and make it easy for them to follow through. And if they don’t . . . well, there’s no foul for asking.
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ideal customer. The more specific you are about the type of customer you’re looking for, the easier you make it for your critic to help you. 3 Tell your critic you know they’re busy, so you’ve gone ahead and already prepared a short introduction they can simply cut and paste into an email. Tell them to feel free to add any opening remarks or comments they’d like. 4 Follow up on your introduction by contacting the prospective customer, referencing your critic and one or two key points from the introduction the critic gave. Then jump into a warm conversation without having to waste valuable time building rapport, trying to establish credibility! 5 Show your critic some love. Clearly express your gratitude for each and every introduction, no matter how the outcome turned out. Offering a water test or a small product will go a long way toward ensuring future additional five-star reviews.
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The first time you receive a warm response instead of an icy cold one, you’ll wonder why you hadn’t been leveraging your personal network of critics all along! But don’t stop there. Much of the work in generating referral business is spent setting up a system of planning, preparing, asking, and following up. Once you’ve got it in place, don’t let up. And the next time someone asks you for a reference or referral—in other words, to be their “critic”—be quick to offer your assistance. WWJ Julie Hansen is a professional sales trainer, speaker, and author. She authored the book ACT Like a Sales Pro in 2011. She can be reached at julie@actingforsales.com and www.actingforsales.com.
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Coming EVENTS September 6 Georgia Association of Groundwater Professionals
2014 Well Show & Exhibit Savannah, Georgia. www.georgiadrillers.com
Protect Your Groundwater Day (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org/PYGWD
September 9
Use this day to show how you do your part to protect one of our most important natural resources—groundwater.
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Microorganisms in Residential Water Well Systems (online brown bag session). FREE to NGWA members. (800) 5517379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org
September 17
This session provides background information regarding microorganisms in groundwater and recaps the procedures for reducing microorganisms in residential water well systems.
September 24 Optimizing the City of Fresno’s 260-plus Well Sys-
tem (online brown bag session). FREE to NGWA members. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice @ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org Learn how the Fresno Water Division used an extensive SCADA system—not only to operate the many wells located throughout the city, but also to provide the most water for the least amount of energy.
Understanding Social Security: How Does It Fit into September 25 Your Retirement Plan? (online brown bag session). FREE to NGWA members. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org Learn how Social Security fits into your retirement plan and important strategy considerations for maximizing income from it.
A Holistic Approach to Benefits (online brown bag session). FREE to NGWA members. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org
October 1
Learn how a coordinated benefits strategy helps retirement plans and health plans successfully obtain objectives.
Washington State Ground Water Association Annual Fall Convention Pasco, Washington. (360) 757-1551, www.wsgwa.org
October 2–4 October 6–8 October 6–8
Ground Water Protection Council Annual Forum Seattle, Washington. www.gwpc.org/events
National Rural Water Association WaterPro Conference Seattle, Washington. http://nrwa.tumblr.com/waterpro
October 10–11
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October 12–18
Empire State Water Well Drillers Association Fall Meeting Mount Morris, New York. www.nywell
Earth Science Week: Earth’s Connected Systems www.earthsciweek.org
Fracture Trace and Lineament Analysis: Application
October 13–16 to Groundwater Characterization and Protection
State College, Pennsylvania. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org Receive instruction and hands-on training in the skills of identifying bedrock type and mapping fracture traces and lineaments on stereo-pair aerial photographs and appropriate satellite images for investigative site analysis.
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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.
IGSHPA 2014 Technical Conference & Expo Baltimore, Maryland. www.geoexchange.org/news/ igshpa-2014-technical-conference-expo
October 15–16
California Groundwater Association Annual
October 16–18 Convention and Trade Show Riverside, California.
October 19–22
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2014 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting Vancouver, British Columbia. www.geosociety.org/
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Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and How to Prevent Equipment Failure (online brown bag session). FREE to NGWA members. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org
October 21
You will gain insight about potential problems that can occur to your equipment due to diesel fuel—and how to avoid them.
October 24
Driller and Pump Installer Seminar Spokane, Washington. (360) 757-1551, www.wsgwa.org
Oregon Ground Water Association Fall Convention
October 24–25 Redmond, Oregon. (503) 390-7080, fax (503) 3907088, nancy@ogwa.org
South Carolina Ground Water Association Fall Meeting
October 25 Beach Blast North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
scgwa@sc.rr.com, www.scgwa.org
Indiana Ground Water Association Convention
November 6–7 Michigan City, Indiana. (317) 889-2382,
www.indianagroundwater.org/files/IGWAnews_ June2014.pdf
2014 Ohio Water Well Association Annual Convention and Trade Show Columbus, Ohio. www.ohiowaterwell.org
November 11–12
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.
*Dates BOXED in red are National Ground Water Association events. *Dates shown with are events where the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation’s McEllhiney Lecture will be presented.
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Industry NEWSMAKERS NEW ADDITION
Danfoss hired David Boezi as senior director, strategy and global platforms. In this role, Boezi will help Danfoss tailor its high-efficiency compressor portfolio, including scroll and inverter compressors, to respond to changing customer needs and market demands that are being influenced by new refrigerant and energyefficiency regulations. Boezi comes to Danfoss with an extensive background in the HVAC industry, including an 18-year history with Emerson Climate Technologies’ Copeland scroll compressor business, where he served in various roles from general management to strategy and platform management. TRAINING
SJE-Rhombus, a manufacturer of innovative control solutions for water and wastewater applications, conducted training in early June for 24 attendees representing a variety of distributors, installers, and manufacturer’s representative agencies at its manufacturing headquarters located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. On-site control products including float switches, Tank Alert alarms, Build-A-Panel control panels, EZ Series control panels, and Installer Friendly Series control panels were the focus of the training event.
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CERTIFICATION
Centennial Plastics Inc., a manufacturer of polyethylene pipe located in Hastings, Nebraska, was granted ISO 9001 Certification status in May. Certification is granted by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board, which oversees an extensive audit to ensure standard requirements are met, including but not limited to customer service, internal leadership, production processes, and continuous improvement. BUSINESS GROWTH
Exploration Drill Masters, who is Schramm Inc.’s representative in Chile, has become the first authorized distributor for Schramm hammers and bits in Latin America. Schramm announced in November 2013 the acquisition of Airdrill Hammers & Bits, a manufacturer of drill hammers and percussion bits used in reverse circulation mineral exploration and mining applications, based in Perth, Australia. Schramm is a manufacturer of drilling equipment and truckmounted drilling rigs, headquartered in Chester County, Pennsylvania. BUSINESS NEWS
Orange-colored pumps in the Wilo USA product lineup, denoting the former EMU GmbH pumps that had been rolled into the Wilo offerings, now sport the signature Wilo green color instead. Wilo USA is a provider of pumps and pump solutions for water management, building services, and groundwater. The new pump color marks the final transition of the EMU pumps into the Wilo USA product line. Wilo AG in
Germany purchased EMU in 2003, and Wilo North America and EMU merged in 2010 to form Wilo USA. The 2014 product catalog can be downloaded at the www.wilo-usa .com website under “Tools & Downloads.” IN MEMORIAM
Ralph Cadwallader, CWD/PI, passed away July 11 after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 64. Cadwallader was a licensed driller in seven states while owner of Holly Water Wells and Loop Tech Ralph Cadwallader, International in Huntsville, CWD/PI Texas. He was a past president of the Texas Ground Water Association and a speaker and active member of the National Ground Water Association. Cadwallader was involved in geothermal heat education and work.
H.H. “Buck” Brigham passed away May 27 after a long battle with cancer. Buck went to work in distribution for NL Baroid Drilling Fluids at an early age and worked his way up to a field service representative position. He worked all over North America and exceled at his job. Buck eventually became manager of the Baroid QuikGel Viscosifier division. He was a devout, dedicated family man, terrific boss, and, in general, a great person. Buck is survived by his wife and four children: Toya, Peg, Laurie, and Earl. NEWS ON THE WEB
Yaskawa America Inc. announced the launch of its next generation website for
www.yaskawa.com. The goal for this project was to provide a better user experience by improving navigation, enhancing its search engine, and offering more comprehensive content about the company’s people, products, and solutions. The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America manufactures industrial automation equipment.
Pentair Technical Solutions announced the launch of a new website, www.pentair protect.com, which will provide improved user experience through intuitive navigation, easy search features of their extensive product lineup, and a “Request for Quote” tool that allows users to create project lists quickly and easily. Featuring their Hoffman and Schroff branded products, the new site features a customer-first design and is available in English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish for the initial launch. This is the first in a series of phased launches throughout 2014 for the new and truly global site. Rollout for future phases will include enhancements and expanded content in Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese. East West Machinery Exporting Inc. introduces its redesigned website, www.ewdrilling.com, which is now tablet and mobile friendly. The company added more items including drill rigs, air compressors, mud pumps, engines, machinery, construction equipment, and parts. Use the Select Language field at the top of the webpage to change the website’s language to Arabic, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish, and Turkish.
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Featured PRODUCTS Multilevel Monitoring System from Solinst Is Ideal for Direct Push Installations
Baroid IDP Announces Improvements
Mueller Announces 350 psi Resilient Wedge Gate Valve
The Solinst CMT Multilevel System monitors multiple depth discrete zones within a single borehole. The system is available with either three or seven channels, with monitoring ports easily constructed at different depths in each channel. CMT systems provide assessors with high-resolution groundwater data and they can be fitted for depth discrete vapor monitoring. The 3-channel CMT is 1.1 inches in diameter and ideal for direct push installations. The 7-channel CMT is 1.7 inches in diameter. Both CMT systems are easy to install and design flexibility allows port locations and monitoring strategy to be finalized right on site. www.solinst.com
Baroid Industrial Drilling Products continues to improve product effectiveness with the new and improved line of highly dispersible borehole stabilizing dry polymers: EZ-Mud DP Gold, Poly-Bore, and Quik Mud Gold. Dispersible coating provides an enhanced mixing capability, allowing for versatility in mixing equipment; clay and shale stabilization with reduction in the occurrence of “fish eyes”; and improved product efficiency due to lower amounts of underutilized material. www.baroididp.com
Mueller Co., North America’s largest and only full-line supplier of potable water distribution products, introduced a new all-ductile iron resilient wedge gate valve. The new iron gate valve has a working pressure of 350 psi. The Mueller style A-2361 resilient wedge gate valve is offered in sizes ranging from 4 to 12 inches and features innovative dual purpose lifting lugs, a user friendly T-head bolt retention design, and a unique pressure assist wedge geometry. The valve is also triple listed: it meets the American Water Works Association’s C515 standards, and is both UL listed and FM approved. www.muellercompany.com
A.O. Smith Elevates Product Innovation with New Water Heater Design
Xylem Cuts Setup Time in Half with CentriPro Aquavar Pump Controller
Variable Speed Booster Is Available from A.Y. McDonald
In its biggest product launch of the year, water heater manufacturer A.O. Smith introduced its first modulating, high-efficiency commercial gas water heater, the Cyclone Mxi. The new Mxi design is the latest advancement for the Cyclone family of condensing gas water heaters. A.O. Smith’s new modulating process adjusts the burner’s firing rate to a specific demand, which further increases energy efficiency and lowers operating costs. The new Cyclone Mxi models are all Energy Star qualified products, delivering efficiencies of up to 98%. Additionally, the Cyclone Mxi’s exclusive advanced electronic control with built-in diagnostics is iComm compatible and ready for remote monitoring. www.hotwater.com
Xylem Inc., a global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, announced the release of the CentriPro Aquavar intelligent pump controller. Designed for use in irrigation, agriculture, and light industrial applications, the Aquavar improves efficiency and reduces setup time by up to 50%. The variable frequency drive pump controller features an applicationspecific Start-Up Genie that guides users through quick and easy setup, saving valuable time for pump installers and operators. The Genie is a built-in, customizable program that populates and remembers set parameters, making it compatible with any centrifugal pump system. www.xyleminc.com
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A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. introduces an addition this September to its DuraMAC Booster Pump product line. The DuraMAC Variable Speed Booster provides you with a full line of booster pump options, which include its existing residential and commercial boosters. The new DuraMAC Variable Speed Booster is a stainless steel pump that speeds up and slows down based on the demand of the system, maintains a constant pressure, and is easy to install. The motor provides quiet operation at optimal working capacity. www.aymcdonald.com waterwelljournal.com
Featured PRODUCTS Solinst Provides Shallow Groundwater Monitoring Well Solution
Delta Screens Facilitate Production of Successful Water Wells
WellJet Debuts Atlantis Tool
Solinst stainless steel drive-point piezometers are excellent permanent or temporary wells used to monitor shallow groundwater, soil, and gas to 25 feet below surface. These well points are ideal for initial site investigations. Installation is easy using NPT carbon steel extensions and any direct push or drilling technology, including a manual slide hammer. A barbed fitting allows a sample tube to be attached to obtain representative samples. Where an airtight connection is required, a compression fitting option is available. The 615 N, without a tubing barb, is ideal for water level measurements. To ensure the screen does not clog or smear, shielded versions are available. www.solinst.com
When it comes to water wells, you want to do it right the first time. This means using screen products that perform as billed. Delta Screens products are built to the highest standards. Its water well screens are available in 304 or 316 stainless steel and diameters ranging from 1Âź inches to 20 inches. Delta Screens track manufacturing from the moment raw materials arrive to the second a screen is shipped. It does this as part of its total quality assurance and quality control program. It guarantees the highest performance and longevity. http://deltascreens.com
WellJet’s newest tool for water well development and rehabilitation has arrived. Dubbed Atlantis in honor of ancient legend, the tool designed and built by WellJet inventor Jeffrey B. Glass offers improvements beyond prior generations of jetting tools. The spoked array of nozzles delivers even more thorough coverage of well screens and casing, while upgrades in concepts and materials yield greater reliability and durability. This means WellJet can treat even deeper wells, with even greater total lengths of perforations, more effectively and economically than ever. www.welljetbyhpc.com
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CONTROLS, VARIABLE SPEED PUMPING Lorentz Solar Water Pumps www.lorentz.de DRILL PIPE TOOLS Star Iron Works www.starironworks.com DRILLS, CAISSON Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPLIES Baker Manufacturing, Water Systems Division www.bakermfg.com FILTERS, CARBON Baker Manufacturing, Water Systems Division www.bakermfg.com
FILTERS, CARTRIDGE TYPE Baker Manufacturing, Water Systems Division www.bakermfg.com FILTERS, MISCELLANEOUS Baker Manufacturing, Water Systems Division www.bakermfg.com FITTINGS Baker Manufacturing, Water Systems Division www.bakermfg.com
GEOPHYSICAL EQUIPMENT AND TESTING SERVICES Mount Sopris Instruments www.mountsopris.com GEOTHERMAL EQUIPMENT LOOPTech www.looptech.net
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LUBRICANTS, BENTONITE Wyo-Ben www.wyoben.com
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MUDS, POLYMERS AND ADDITIVES Wyo-Ben www.wyoben.com NATIONAL GROUND WATER ASSOCIATION NGWA/Bookstore 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/ Protect Your Groundwater Day www.ngwa.org/PYGWD PIPE, DRILL Foremost Industries www.foremost.ca
PIPE, JOINT COMPOUND Jet-Lube www.jetlube.com
PITLESS ADAPTERS Baker Manufacturing, Water Systems Division www.bakermfg.com
PUMP HOISTS SEMCO www.semcooflamar.com
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VALVES, PRESSURE REGULATORS Barrett Supply 13 www.barrettpumpstop.com WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT Solinst Canada Ltd. www.solinst.com
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Look for the October issue of Water Well Journal as it will feature your preview to the 2014 Groundwater Expo! The Expo returns to Las Vegas, Nevada, and will take place December 9-12. The complete groundwater event, it will feature workshops, a packed exhibit hall, networking opportunities, and the chance to interact with industry leaders. The October issue will feature information on all of the events highlighting the Expo and complete workshop details so you can plan your busy schedule. A registration form will be included as well so you don’t have to wait in line when you arrive at the industry’s biggest event. Look for your October WWJ soon!
Support the NGWREF Fundraising Auction Donate an item or cash to the annual NGWREF Fundraising Auction taking place at the 2014 Groundwater Expo this December in Las Vegas. Funds raised from the auction will impact folks the world-around.
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PUBLIC AUCTION Equipment No Longer Needed For Ongoing Operations Used in the Business of:
B-J Drilling Company Inc. Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 @ 11:00 a.m. 2794 West Skyline Road, Benson, Arizona 85602 Inspection: Monday, September 22nd from 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. and the morning of the sale from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
MAJOR LATE MODEL WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY 1970 Wagner Moorehouse Drill Rig, 2001 Ingersoll Rand Hydraulic Drill Rig Model #T3W, 1969 Gardner Denver Mechanical Drill Rig Model #15W, 1999 Semco Hydraulic Pump Rig Model #58, 2001 Ingersoll Rand Hydraulic Pump Rig Model #F250, 2004 Case Loader/Backhoe 4⳯4 Model #580, 1995 Case Loader 4⳯4 Model #570-XLT, Ditch Witch Trencher Model #3500 DD, Toyota Forklift Model #5F040, Kubota Tractor, Montana 48⳯60⬙ Tractor Mowing Attachment, 36⬙ Rototiller Attachment, 2005 Shop Made Semi Single Axle Mud Separation System, 2012 Mud Puppy Separation System Model #255-25C, Ingersoll Rand 115 KVA Gen Set Trailer Mounted Generator, Cato 375 kw Trailer Mounted Gen Set Generator, Miller Gas Powered 225 amp Air Welder, (19) Trailers, (16) Trucks, Large Quantity of Drill Bit Inventory, Large Quantity of Drill Pipe Ranging from 2⬙ to 51⁄2⬙, Large Quantity of Drill Collars Ranging from 5⬙ to 10⬙, and Support Equipment. Partial Listing
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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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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Family owned well drilling business in central Wisconsin for sale. Owner ready to retire. Call Phil at (715) 623-4155.
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Aries New Portable Borehole Inspection System Efficient and affordable Depths to 1200 feet
Must be experienced in reverse circulation (RC), mud rotary, flooded reverse, and downthe-hole (DTH) drilling. Please send your qualifications and/ or résumé to welldrilling @outlook.com
Single operator system All components mount on a compact cart Adjustable Iris and Focus
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115 MUD PUMPS
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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 Dodge and 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
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 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
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
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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
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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
SEMCO Inc. P.O. Box 1216 7595 U.S. Highway 50 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-9006 / (800) 541-1562 Fax (719) 336-2402 semcopumphoist@yahoo.com www.SEMCOoflamar.com See our ad on page 49.
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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.
139 SLOTTING MACHINES J & K To o l C o m p a n y
PVC Screen Slotting Machines
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Perforating Machines Affordable, easy to operate automated machines with touch screen programming.
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Award-Winning Patented Technology
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SONIC DRILL CORPORATION Suite 190#120, 119 N. Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225 1-604-588-6081
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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CME drill rig: CME drill mounted on a 1995 Ford F800 w/Cummins engine. Drill is rotary drive, transmission 5 speeds forward, 1 reverse, hydraulic feed system. Call for more information.
Phone: 760-384-1085
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Ingersoll Rand TH60 drill rig: 1995 Ingersoll TH60 drill rig on International 5000 w/Cummins, 32 tower, IR HR2 compressor, MCM mud pump, 6250 ft/lbs rotary head 1 speed, sandreel winch.
Waterline Envirotech 1979 Gus Pech 1979 SG48: 1979 Gus Pech SG48 bucket rig on a 2000 Sterling w/Cummins engine, Vickers control pump, a lot of attachments. For more information Jeff Dinnan (810) 397-0124 jeffd@mersino.com
Water level indicators made in the USA for over 30 years.
360-676-9635 www.waterlineusa.com
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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
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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.
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For over 37 years, Flatwater Fleet has been “The Best Name in Drilling Support and Well Rehabilitation” Northwest Flattanks is manufacturing 2000 to 4500 gallons - Van body/flattanks totally heated, insulated all around body, with storage and lift pump, 14 LED lighting inside-outside all around van body.
NORTHWEST FLATTANKS Steve Wipf (406) 466-2146, (406) 544-5914 steve@northwestflattanks.com
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We use your specifications and needs to supply you with the highest quality drilling support vehicles in the industry. Contact us today to find out how we can help you succeed. FLATWATER FLEET, INC. 5354 TWIG BLVD. SAGINAW, MN 55779 PHONE: (218) 729-8721 FAX: (218) 729-7644 EMAIL: INFO@FLATWATERFLEET.COM
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Woodford Model Y34 Freezeless Yard Hydrant The original. Parts are always available even for the ones made 80 years ago. Includes an adjustable link for lever lock-in tension. A one piece, variable flow plunger has a large cushion type seal to assure shut off even when foreign particles are present. Repairs can be made with hydrant remaining in the ground.
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