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JOURNAL

Vol. 65, No. 4 April 2011 www.ngwa.org

A PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL GROUND WATER ASSOCIATION

FEATURED ARTICLES 19 Well Cleaning and Rehab: The Greener, More Environmentally Friendly Way By Jill Ross

23 A New Perspective By Garrett Jones

A new way to overcome iron bacteria problems is coming to America.

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DEPARTMENTS In This Issue Industry Newsline The Log Web Notes Coming Events State Watch Newsmakers Featured Products Taking Delivery Classified Marketplace Index of Advertisers Closing Time

IN EVERY ISSUE 6 Editor’s Note Never Stop Learning 18 WellGuard Drug and Alcohol Awareness 60 Water Well Personalities Doing It His Way

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FEATURED COLUMNISTS 26 Safety Matters by Jack Glass, CIH, CSP, QEP, CHMM Considerations for a Fleet Safety Program Every business has to answer key questions to ensure employees are safe on the road.

28 Engineering Your Business by Ed Butts, PE, CPI Pump Impellers: Part 1 Detailing the most fundamental—and important— element of centrifugal pumps.

34 Lessons Learned by Joe Hogan Hacking Your Pocket Computer Cell phone security is more important than ever due to the amount of information carried on the devices.

36 Transfer of Technology — Expanded Series by John L’Espoir The Old Machinery An assortment of drilling rigs and technical specs going back to the 1800s

50 The Water Works by Ed Butts, PE, CPI Engineering of Water Systems Part 8—Miscellaneous Considerations

54 Your Money by William J. Lynott The Game of Risk Answering a series of questions will help you better evaluate your risk tolerance for your investments.

56 The After Market by Ron Slee Process Improvement How can we go forward without operational improvements?

58 Savvy Selling by Michelle Nichols The First Task: Respect Yourself How you regard your position plays a big part in how customers will relate to you. So think of yourself as a partner, not a pest. The views expressed in the columns are the authors’ opinions based on their professional experience.

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Never Stop Learning s I sat in a theatre at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio, two of the top experimental filmmakers in the United States took questions after their work and those of other artists had been shown for nearly two hours. And, believe me, there should have been several inquiries. If you’ve never seen experimental films, they are more in line with modern art than Jennifer Aniston comedies or action flicks starring The Rock. However, while those in attendance asked some questions, there was always dead space between the answers and the next question. Then the moderator pointed out that one filmmaker had shown her work to a high school class earlier in the day. Someone asked what the students thought of the 28-minute film that featured rapid snapshots of daily life. The filmmaker smiled and relayed several questions from the youngsters. All were insightful and showed the young people had truly studied the complex work. A quick look around the theatre showed that those in the crowd were also interested in the answers, but had simply not wanted to ask themselves. For some reason many adults don’t ask questions. And to put it mildly, that’s not good. After all, none of us have all the answers—regardless of what our spouses tell us. It really is simple. If you’re not asking questions, you’re not learning. And if you’re not learning, you’re getting left behind.

Perhaps it’s pride, embarrassment, or even a bit of “It probably doesn’t matter,” but most of us are not the enquiring minds we were in our youth. Think back to a day in school—and yes, I know it’s tough to remember back that far. But hand after hand raised with a question was the norm. Now, think of the last workshop you sat in on. There was probably a question . . . or two. Why? Did everyone in the seminar really know everything they needed to apply that skill to their business? I’m pretty sure you and I both know the answer to that. Sit in on a seminar about a technology, tool, or diversification opportunity that could aid your business. It doesn’t matter if you go in a novice on the subject. Take advantage of the expert leading the session and pick their brain—over and over if you have to. Go to an exhibit hall and speak with a manufacturer or supplier about a tool you have never used. Again, they will love the questions and you might just love the answer if the device ends up being one that can impact your bottom line. The tough times brought on by the slow economy have made things hard enough. Don’t make them worse by not learning. Who knows, your next question may yield an answer leading to success.

Thad Plumley is the editor of WWJ and director of publications at the National Ground Water Association. He can be reached at tplumley@ngwa.org.

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he April issue of Water Well Journal focuses on well rehabilitation and has a pair of feature stories that are designed to aid you when you head to job sites.

Freelance writer Jill Ross contributes a feature article on some of the newest products and methods relying on new technologies to combat biofouling and other well nuisances. Titled “Well Cleaning and Rehab: The Greener, More Environmentally Friendly Way” that starts on page 19, the article takes a look at Jill Ross four new products hitting the market. One, Wellan rings, uses vibrations from biosignals to wash away lime, rust, scale, and more. Ross outlines exactly what all four products do, how they work, their advantages, where they can be used, and contact information for the four manufacturers. The feature article “A New Perspective” by contributing author Garrett Jones on page 23 details a new method to rehabilitate wells contaminated by iron bacteria and iron oxide deposits. These contaminants affect about 40% of the world’s water wells and the rust-colored slime and solid encrustations cause reduction in the well capacity, deterioration of water quality, motor burnout of the submersible pump, and much more. However, a new product recently brought to America, BoreSaver Ultra C, is a cleaning solution that is proving to be successful. Jones details the product and results from jobs in America and Australia.

Associate Editor Mike Price profiles Scott Handy, owner of Mr. Water™ Professional Water Treatment of Hagerstown, Maryland, in this month’s Water Well Personalities article titled “Doing It His Way” on page 60. Mr. Water is a fullservice well and city water softening and conditioning company specializing in sales, service, maintenance, and repair of residential and light commercial water treatment equipment. Handy has created a patent-pending product he believes is the biggest development in the field of residential water treatment since the automatic water Scott Handy softener was first invented by Emmett Culligan in 1936. This new system combines closed pressure aeration (with air injector or air pump) and ion exchange water softening in one system, resulting in water softening and iron and hydrogen sulfide removal, all with no more maintenance than a standard water softener. Price details how Handy invented his innovative product and gets feedback from customers who are using it.

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The monthly installment of Safety Matters is titled “Considerations for a Fleet Safety Program.” Authored by Jack Glass, the column starting on page 26 points out the most frequent type of fatal work-related events are highway accidents as they account for nearly one out of four fatal work injuries. With that Jack Glass in mind, he stresses that it is imperative for all businesses to have a fleet safety program as it can save lives and money. Glass then provides a series of questions business owners need to ask if they are starting a program or should ask to ensure they are getting the best out of their current program. The questions include “How many points should an employer tolerate on the driving records of employees who are non-professional drivers?” and “Should drivers be allowed to consume energy drinks, caffeine pills, or stimulants?”

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a $24.7 million increase to Science to Achieve Results (STAR) grants to ensure that the EPA is using the best science to protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we build our communities on. The EPA’s research program is being restructured to make sure scientific work is conducted more efficiently and effectively.

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OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations of 2010

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration used the National Safety Council’s 2010 Congress and Expo late last year in San Diego, California, to announce the top 10 violations of 2010. The list was little changed from 2009, with a couple of violations switching places. The most cited violations of 2010 were:

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EPA to Develop Regulation for Perchlorate and Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to move forward with the development of a regulation for perchlorate to protect Americans from any potential health impacts, while also continuing to take steps to ensure the quality of the water they drink. The decision to undertake a first-ever national standard for perchlorate reverses a decision made by the previous administration and comes after Jackson ordered EPA scientists to undertake a thorough review of the emerging science of perchlorate. Perchlorate is both a naturally occurring and man-made chemical, and scientific research indicates that it may impact the normal function of the thyroid, which produces important developmental hormones. Thyroid hormones are critical to the normal development and growth of fetuses, infants, and children. Based on this potential concern, EPA will move forward with proposing a formal rule. This process will include receiving input from key stakeholders as well as submitting any formal rule to a public comment process. In a separate action, the agency is also moving toward establishing a drinking water standard to address a group of up to 16 toxic chemicals that may pose risks to human health. As part of the Drinking Water Strategy laid out by Jackson in 2010, EPA committed to addressing contaminants as a group rather than one at a time so that enhancing of drinking water protection can be achieved cost effectively. For more information on perchlorate, visit the EPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site at http://water .epa.gov/drink/contaminants/unregulated/ perchlorate.cfm.

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Contractors First to Earn NGWA Certified Vertical Closed Loop Driller Designation James Tucci, president of Ron Gill Well Drilling Inc. in Chestertown, New York, and Jarrell Greene, part-owner of Greene’s Water Well Inc. in Gray, Georgia, were the first two contractors to receive NGWA’s newest designation, the Certified Vertical Closed Loop Driller (CVCLD). Both were NGWA-certified well drillers and pump installers (CWD/PI) before choosing to earn the CVCLD designation. They did so to improve their standing in the groundwater industry and show they have proven knowledge, skills, and experience in the construction of a closed loop well system for ground source heat pump applications. “I decided to take the test because I hoped it would help further my career and business,” Tucci says. “I have been trying to James Tucci (green hard hat), push the geo side of my president of Ron Gill Well Drilling business, but the struggling Inc. in Chestertown, New York economy has basically halted construction here in upstate New York. “That being said, the industry has become really competitive. I hope that having the CVCLD designation behind my name will give me an edge by showing potential customers that I have taken the steps necessary to further myself in the

industry. I also hope that it gets my name out there so that I am invited to bid more projects. As more people earn the CVCLD, I hope they will realize that it’s a specialized service and we should get a good dollar for the work that we do.” Greene has strived to educate himself as much as possible over the course of his drilling career, noting that he is presently certified by NGWA in seven other categories. “My goal is to eventually earn the Master Ground Water Contractor designation,” Greene says. “I believe that experience is by far the best teacher, but exposing myself to other educational opportunities can never hurt.” Exams for the CVCLD designation can be scheduled by calling PSI LaserGrade at (800) 211-2754 or at (360) 896-9111 outside the United Jarrell Greene, part-owner of States. Greene’s Water Well Inc. in The multiple-choice exam Gray, Georgia encompasses the skills and competencies reflected on the Geothermal Vertical Closed Loop Drilling Operations DACUM (acronym for Developing a Curriculum). To learn more about the CVCLD designation, visit www .ngwa.org/cert/cvcld.aspx.

Public Comment Period for ANSI/NGWA-01-07 Water Well Construction Standard Opens in April

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The National Ground Water Association’s proposed well construction standard, ANSI/NGWA-01-07 Water Well Construction Standard, will be available in April for public comment. The proposed standard covers the following 11 topic areas: ● Well site selection ● Casing and casing installation ● Well screens, filter pack, and formation stabilizer ● Grouting ● Plumbness and alignment ● Well development ● Testing for performance ● Data recording ● Disinfection with chlorine ● Water sampling and analysis ● Permanent well and test hole decommissioning.

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NGWA has an ongoing need for volunteers to participate in the formation of new industry “best suggested practices.” Participation includes limited review of documents and participation in bimonthly online Live Meetings. NGWA is currently looking for professionals with expertise in the following areas: ● Perchlorate ● Well and pump system operation and maintenance ● Aquifer storage and recovery. Anyone who is interested in participating in these areas may contact NGWA Industry Practices Administrator Jonathan Jenkins at jjenkins@ngwa.org, or by phoning (800) 551-7379 or (614) 898-7791, ext. 511. Upon completion of the best suggested practice, it will be submitted to the NGWA Board of Directors for adoption and made available for use in the industry. NGWA.org

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You can help shape the 2011 NGWA Ground Water Expo—and the industry —by submitting a proposal for a workshop, panel, or field trip. Proposals are due April 22. The NGWA Ground Water Expo, November 29–December 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada, offers cutting-edge educational programming, an exhibit hall with the latest in equipment and technological innovations, a multitude of networking opportunities, and more. To learn more about the Expo and submit a proposal, visit www.ngwa.org/ expo/index.aspx. Be sure to bookmark this Web page so you can easily check back for updates regarding the Expo. Details on all that will be offered will be posted as they become available.

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Schools and Commercial Buildings course, April 11 in Chicago, Illinois, explores geothermal heat pump system technology as a viable, sustainable option for school and commercial building heating and cooling. It will examine: ● Advantages and opportunities in geothermal heat pump systems ● The keys to designing and writing specifications to meet a building’s requirements ● Using computer-aided design tools for geothermal designs ● How variables in drilling, geologic, and site conditions can affect the system design and costs. To learn more about the course and how to register, visit www.ngwa.org.

NGWA Accepting Abstracts for Groundwater: Cities, Suburbs, and Growth Areas Conference The Groundwater: Cities, Suburbs, and Growth Areas—Remedying the Past and Managing for the Future conference, August 8-9 in Los Angeles, California, will be crafted to address global groundwater issues specifically pertinent to large metropolitan areas, from basic to complex levels, and from planning to protect public health and safety to implementation and execution of scientific and engineering practices.

Scientific, policy, utility, regulatory and public health professionals, and academics are encouraged to submit abstracts on the conference topic areas. Abstracts on related subjects germane to the topic areas will also be considered. Accepted presenters will have the opportunity to submit an extended abstract. Abstracts are due by April 21. Extended abstracts are due July 8. For more information on the conference and how to submit an abstract, visit www.ngwa.org.

NGWA Career Center Works to Connect Those in Groundwater Industry The NGWA Career Center is where job seekers can post their resume, view jobs, create a personal job alert, and set up a job seeker account and access it. The Career Center is enhanced with new features to help connect members with new employment opportunities. Employers and recruiters now have access to the specialized niche of each jobseeker. Among other things, employers and recruiters can view resumes, post jobs, and create an employer account and access it. Make use of the NGWA Career Center to meet all of your needs in today’s job market by visiting http:// careers.ngwa.org.

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hree major drilling accidents occurred in the past year where alcohol and drugs played a factor. A driver rolled his drill rig in one case and tested positive for alcohol after he crawled out. In the second incident, a drill rig hit three parked cars and a light pole, extensively damaging the drill rig. The driver’s blood alcohol level tested at 0.212%. And in a third accident, an experienced driller was fatally injured when he was struck by a moving drill bit. The employee reportedly tested positive for marijuana. Each of these accidents had a severe impact on the employee involved, their family, and the drilling company. Could these losses have been prevented? If so, how? Good questions to ask at an employee safety meeting. Does your company do drug and alcohol awareness training? Drug and alcohol abuse awareness is recommended for all company managers and supervisors, and recommended for all employees at drilling firms. This is because of the need for close teamwork and the potential for severe injury if an employee or coworker is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Driving any vehicle while impaired is illegal and dangerous. Driving a heavy vehicle, drill rig, or rig tender while impaired is a rolling disaster looking for a place to happen. Unfortunately, drug and alcohol abuse have become common in the workplace. One in 12 full-time employees admits to illegal drug use. One in every five employees under age 25 admits to illegal drug use. We understand how hard you’ve worked to build your ground water contracting business, and we want to help you protect it. That’s why we’ve developed a customized insurance program that meets the most important needs of your business. We offer specialized coverages,

And if that many employees admit to illegal drug use, how many more may actually use drugs recreationally or on a daily basis? One in 10 employees admits to heavy alcohol use. How many more will not admit they have an alcohol problem? A recent study of highway fatalities revealed that 22% of the drivers tested had drugs in their system. Does this mean your employees are drug or alcohol abusers? Of course not, but based on the preceding statistics, there is a possibility one or more employees may have or be developing a drug or alcohol problem. You don’t want to learn about the problem after an on-the-job accident. Having a pre-hire and annual drug screening program is required for heavy vehicle CDL licensed drivers. It is desirable for all company employees, particularly those who drive vehicles or operate machinery. The testing program is a start, but it’s not the entire drug and alcohol awareness program. The awareness training requires formal employee discussions and training in how to identify and report a person who’s possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This should be done as part of initial and ongoing employee safety training. Employees should understand that reporting a fellow employee suspected of drug or alcohol use while on the job is necessary to protect the safety of all company employees. Supervisors need to be alert for erratic work performance and employees who are frequently absent, tardy, or who need to stop work or take frequent rest breaks. like downhole coverage, that are designed exclusively for the groundwater industry. Also, additional premium credits are available for NGWA-certified contractors. Endorsed by the National Ground Water Association, the program offers the financial

Does the employee make frequent work errors or seem sleepy or inattentive? Do they bring their own beverage container to work and have attitude or physical activity changes after drinking from the container, or after a rest break where they may go off by themselves for a private moment? These are all reasons to monitor that employee closely. There are no magic answers for drug and alcohol use in the workplace. The more aware your employees are about the hazards of drug and alcohol abuse, the more willing they will be to protect themselves and their company from accidents related to drug and alcohol. For additional information on employee drug and alcohol abuse and awareness training, contact the clinic that performs employee CDL drug testing, your county health department, or the community outreach education department for your local hospital or university medical center. You can also acquire information at www.narconon.org/druginformation about specific drugs and their effects, and at www.narconon.org/drugawareness for training program resources. Help your employees maintain an alcohol-free and a drug-free workplace. The NGWA Safety Program Manual has more information on this and other important safety topics. Help protect yourself, your employees, and your business today by contacting the NGWA Bookstore at 614 898.7791 to order your copy. In addition, members can access dozens of other free safety tips by logging in to the member exclusives section of the NGWA Web site, www.ngwa.org, and clicking on “safety fact sheets.”

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Well Cleaning and Rehab: The Greener, More Environmentally Friendly Way By Jill Ross

ome new products and methods are “just saying no” to the chemicals traditionally used in water well cleaning and rehabilitation. While specialized well cleaning chemicals will likely always have a place in the water well industry, some newer products and methods are relying on brand-new technologies to combat biofouling and other well nuisances. Here, we’ll take a brief look at just some of the new products and methods emerging in the market, some only now making their way to the United States.

Wellan Rings What are they? Wellan rings are “biosignal water treatment devices” that combat rust, corrosion, lime scale, microbiological contamination, and crude oil impurities (paraffin wax) in water pipes. No chemical substances, magnetic fields, or electromagnetic radiation are released into the environment.

How do they work?

which are stored in the rings’ interior. These signals penetrate pipes and tubes and influence the water inside. As a result, the vibrations in the water are changed in such a way that lime, rust, scale, or biofouling matter no longer settle down but are washed out in minute particles. Frequency patterns from the ultra-fine range are modulated onto the rings with the aid of a laser technology.

What are the advantages? Because no chemicals are used in the process, there is an environmental benefit as well as cost savings, according to the manufacturer. Also, the rings can function regardless of whether the water in the pipes is flowing or standing still.

Where can they be used? For prevention and correction of existing water quality problems with corrosion (rust), lime scale, microbiological problems, and crude oil impurities (paraffin wax). The rings are not waterdeliming devices or lime converters.

The mineral substances are left as ions in the water. Wellan rings are manufactured in three different styles: a Wellan 2000 ring for use in water treatment and supply, a power ring for use with diesel and gas, and problem-specific rings for custom solutions. According to the manufacturer, Wellan rings have been used in the following applications: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Heat exchangers and boilers Cooling towers Cooling loops (open/closed) Steam boilers and boiler condensate reclamation Seawater vaporization and saltwater systems Oil extraction systems Bottling plants and clean water systems Swimming pools Fountain algae removal Legionella removal and prevention in hospitals Irrigation systems Rust and scale in sprinkler systems.

Hydropuls What is it? Hydropuls methodology is a patented impulse generation type technology that can effectively loosen and mobilize sediment, biogrowth, and mineral incrustation both on the well screen and within the aquifer matrix. Hydrostatic pressure is used to bring loosened material into the wellbore where the material can be removed from the well by way of pumping, airlifting, or bailing.

CLEANING AND REHAB/continues on page 20

According to the manufacturer, Wellan rings work through biosignals Jill Ross is a former editor of Water Well Journal and worked for the National Ground Water Association from 1996 to 2004. Today, she does freelance work from home. She can be reached at jillross72@gmail.com.

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CLEANING AND REHAB/from page 19 How does it work? According to the manufacturer, pressure pulse sequences are created by pulsing inputs of gas or water portions under high pressure, by using a pulse generator that is inserted in the well attached to the pressure hose. The pulse generator is provided with a valve system that can release the energy accumulated in the generator in the form of high-tension gas or water within milliseconds by opening large cross sections. This creates hydraulic shock waves. At the same time, a cavitation effect is caused by the sudden volume change leading to the formation of a “vacuum bubble” that subsequently collapses and thus creates a hydraulic “suction wave.” The alternating effect of the pressure load and the pressure relief loosens fine grain portions, iron particles, and precipitations that are found within the gravel layer and in the pore space of the water-bearing stratum. The “suction wave” transports the loosened congestion into the well where it is pumped off. Pulse creation speed is approximately 2000 meters per second (about 6500 ft/sec) and can be adjusted within a certain spectrum during use. Thus, a soft pressure pulse can be used for extension materials like PVC, HDPE, OBO, and stoneware. The process can be set to “more intensive” or “softer” as needed, and the pulse output pressure level can be adjusted as well.

What are the advantages? From an ecological point of view, no chemicals and explosive gases are used. It is effective in deep wells. Operators can target strongly congested areas in the wells.

Where can it be used? The process can be used on wells and development bores and injection wells from 2 inches in diameter and up, and up to depths of 6500 feet. The technology has been used for water supply wells, injection/disposal wells, groundwater measuring points, copper and uranium extraction wells, and seismic prospecting wells. It can be used in wells lined in steel, PVC, HDPE, or in open boreholes. 20/ April 2011 Water Well Journal

i2 Phase Cleaning Method

Figure 1. A heat exchanger before beginning the i2 infusion method.

What is it? The patented i2 phase cleaning method is used to reduce fouling in geothermal heating and cooling systems where biological fouling can greatly reduce the efficiency of the system. The cleaning process has two steps. First, a monthly, quarterly, or yearly phase cleaning (depending on the rate of fouling) breaks up existing fouling films during a 90-minute process that takes place in the heat exchanger. Second, an automatic 20-minute i2 bubble infusion twice per day prevents biofilm and mineral beds from forming.

How does it work? The i2 method uses matched eco-safe cleaners that are specific for the fouling agent. Used in combination with i2 bubble infusion, these chemicals dissolve minerals and biological contaminants for release into a sanitary drain. The i2 method imparts these cleaners during a process called phase cleaning that employs hydro-shearing, pressurization, reverse pressurization, reverse turbulent flow, and cavitations to break up existing fouling films within 90 minutes, and all within the exchanger. No chemical cleaner is allowed to enter the ecosystem. Once clean, the system is brought back on-line and the results are immediately seen in reduced pressure drop and increased heat transfer. Twice a day, an automatic 20-minute i2 bubble infusion prevents any substantial formation of foulant between monthly cleanings. The i2 method dispenses iodinated air in a bubble form that rapidly disrupts bacterial adhesion and mineral formation through chemical, thermodynamic, and mechanical means. This flurry of bubbles contains very low-dose iodine, a well established antimicrobial that prevents bacteria from forming a biofilm. The i2 molecule also chemically converts some of the contaminants while mechanically lifting them off the surface. This method of dispersal is unaffected by water quality, temperature, pH, or turbidity. Once in contact with contaminants, the i2 converts to iodide, commonly found in

Figure 2. The same heat exchanger after the i2 infusion method cleaning.

groundwater and soil. Only grams per month of iodine are used.

What are the advantages? According to the manufacturer, the main advantage of this process is that breakdown of the plate heat exchanger is not required, a labor-intensive process involving a minimum of two technicians. The protocol takes less than 90 minutes when needed, and if a second heat exchanger is available, the geothermal system never has to be shut down. Also, the system uses only environmentally safe cleaners and does not allow cleaners to enter the ecosystem. The i2 protocol does not expose staff or technicians to biofilms or caustic chemicals. Other advantages include reduced plate and gasket replacement, reduced wear and tear on pumps and chillers, reduced energy needs and greenhouse gas production, and improved system function. New studies show the i2 infusion method has been found to be effective against both staphylococcus A and NGWA.org

pseudomonas, as well as pathogenic E. coli. Another recent study found the protocol can be adapted for controlling insoluble rust, sand, and other waterborne inorganic particulates. As determined by ESTCP, an ecological arm of the Department of Defense, diffusion well fouling is caused by the shearing force and displacement of biofilms from the heat exchanger plates to the recipient well screens. By preventing biofilm formation within the exchanger, i2 has shown dramatic improvement within fouled diffusion wells without the need for chlorine remediation. The system has been used to resolve fouling in geothermal diffusion wells, plate and frame exchangers, and ultraviolet purifiers in New York, Philadelphia, and Bermuda in situations previously thought to be unsolvable. According to the manufacturer, the method is being presented at the World Heat Transfer Congress as a “novel method for reducing biofouling” and for possible inclusion in the U.S. Geothermal Handbook.

Where can it be used? The i2 infusion protocol can be used for land-based or marine plate heat exchangers as well as ultraviolet water purifiers. It is under study for shell and tube exchangers found on naval vessels.

AMPS Chemical Generators for pH Rebalancing and Cell Stress What is it? A wellfield maintenance and management program pioneered by Aquifer Maintenance and Performance Systems Inc. It is intended to maximize water production, extend well life, and reduce or totally eliminate the need for well rehabilitations.

How does it work? The programs are based on methods Jim Murray, president of AMPS, discovered in the early 1980s while developing vinyl reusable drilling fluids for two major U.S. drilling firms. The fluids were designed for bacteriological resistance, cost reduction, and total recovery from formation. He discovered the basic NGWA.org

Figure 3. The performance of a wellfield prior to and after treating with the AMPS method.

molecular structure of a biomass has a lot in common with the polymetric structure of these drilling fluids in that they are both controllable and easily manipulated with fluid polarity. Based on this, in 1992 Murray developed a method to control biogrowth and calcification in a well without the need for all the energy typically expended in a standard well rehabilitation. AMPS programs work based on cell stress and pH imbalancing for bacteriological and parasitic control. The fluids that are needed to perform pH imbalancing and cell stress and the chemical generators used in the process are patent-pending and are currently manufactured in the AMPS West Palm Beach facility.

What are the advantages? According to the manufacturer, advantages include a reduction of up to 90% in the use of chemicals compared to traditional well rehabilitation, a reduction of fluid disposal compared to standard well rehabilitation, reduction of sand production and bacteriological spikes, and less stress on the formation. Other advantages of using this method to control well contamination include overall lower power consumption, higher production rates with better water quality, reduction in the need for “crisis” management, fewer well equipment failures, a reduction in the cost

of well rehabilitations (when they are needed), more accurate forecasting for annual budgets, and a longer useful well life.

Where can it be used? According to the manufacturer, each program is custom-designed for the individual wellfield to control the bacteriological and parasitic activity, taking into consideration the location, water quality, and area geology. WWJ

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A New Perspective A new way to overcome iron bacteria problems is coming to America. B y G a r r e t t Jo n e s ineral scale and bacterial slime contamination are becoming an increasing problem in water wells. Iron bacteria and iron oxide deposits are estimated to affect about 40% of the world’s water wells. The rust-colored slime and solid encrustations cause reduction in the well capacity, deterioration of water quality, motor burnout of the submersible pump, and encrustation on the pump, column, casing, screens, and reticulation systems.

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If left to accumulate, the deposits can also cause severe maintenance problems and create unpleasant working conditions for operators. Whether caused by naturally occurring bacteria or chemical infection, iron deposits or bacterial slime will eventually affect nearly everyone who sources water from groundwater aquifers.

Worldwide Dilemma Iron bacteria and iron oxide have been detected in numerous wells in Squaw Valley, California. Dan Roe of Dan’s Pump Service has been dealing with the problem for years. “We see boreholes where the water runs red when the pump starts up, the sinks and toilets in the house are badly

Kevin Wintergreen of Water Bore Redevelopers pulls a pump coated with iron oxide from a well owned by the Western Australian Water Corp. in Perth, Australia. stained, and pumps get so clogged up they don’t last more than a year,” Roe says. “We’ve chlorinated before and the water was bad again in two weeks.” Kevin Wintergreen is a consultant with Water Bore Redevelopers in Western Australia and he’s experienced the same problems in his corner of the world. The bacterial growth is particularly rapid in these areas with several wells experiencing substantial growth

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These pictures depict drop pipe pulled from a well in Squaw Valley, California, contaminated with iron oxide (left) and the same pipe after being treated and cleaned with Boresaver Ultra C (right).

These images show an uncased granite well in Squaw Valley, California, before (left) and after (right) an iron bacteria treatment from Laval Underground Surveys, Dan's Pump Service, and Aquabiotics.

Using a purpose-built cable tool rig and a Laval inspection camera to record pre-treatment and post-treatment results, service operators are able to gauge the correct BoreSaver treatment solution to use to achieve maximum results. Tested and certified by NSF International, BoreSaver Ultra C has been certified under ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for use in potable water supplies. A specially formulated proprietary blend of monohydrates and organic acids, BoreSaver Ultra C successfully removes iron oxide deposits and iron bacteria. The formulation is based on leading independent research. The key component of BoreSaver Ultra C has been shown to be 10 times more effective than other chemicals at removing iron oxide and iron bacteria. There are several other methods that can be employed to rehabilitate wells with iron bacteria, and there are a wide variety of chemical products as well as a number of patented commercial treatments on the market. Chemical products include hydrochloric acid, which generates low pH and is moderately effective against encrustations. However, it can be corrosive and the acid may attack the metal and require an inhibitor. Chlorine is another product that can have success, but it needs to be used carefully because of the extreme level of chemical activity.

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era to see problems and results, and a purpose-built rehab rig.”

A New Program BoreSaver Ultra C is a unique cleaning solution for iron oxide and bacterial slime contamination. It is just one element of a phased-treatment program that has been successfully used across Australia and Europe and is now being brought to America by Laval Underground Surveys.

Roe was impressed with both the treatment results and the ability to see the results by using a downhole camera. “The camera visual was unbelievable,” he says. “In the first video, the walls of the well were covered with the iron bacteria. We could only see little patches of granite through the brownishred material. In the second video, almost all the black and white granite was visible.” Roe had proof in the form of something other than video. He had PVC pipe. “In my experience, PVC pipe just never can be cleaned when it’s been in an iron bacteria hole,” he adds. “We’ve tried bleaching, chlorinating, everything, but nothing has ever made those pipes look like they did when they came out of the BoreSaver Ultra C. They almost looked brand new.” NGWA.org

Iron bacteria and iron oxide deposits are estimated to affect about 40% of the world’s water wells. One of the wells Wintergreen is responsible for had what is regarded by many as the worst iron oxide clogging in Western Australia. Historically after just 1008 hours of operation, the pump would be completely clogged and require a swap out to continue water extraction. A combination rehabilitation treatment was undertaken in February 2008, giving the client a 200% improvement in the well’s capacity. A second treatment took place in 2009 and the expected decline in well performance, which had previously occurred every 1000 hours of pump operation, was not evident even after more than 4000 hours. The introduction of a phased-treatment program significantly increased the time between maintenance intervals, eliminated the clogging of the pump intake port, and reduced rehabilitation costs. Roe is halfway through his first phased-treatment program, but he’s already excited about the results “We’ve chlorinated before and the water was bad again in two weeks,” he says. “I think that will be the real test for this hole. I will continue to pump out the residue and IRB membrane. If this IRB is still out in one month, we will be thrilled.” WWJ

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By Jack Glass, CIH, CSP, QEP, CHMM

Considerations for a Fleet Safety Program Every business has to answer key questions to ensure employees are safe on the road.

ighway accidents are the most frequent type of fatal workrelated event, as they account for nearly one out of four fatal work injuries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are some questions every business owner should consider to ensure their feet safety program is saving lives, saving money, and enabling employees to conform to the expectations of their employer.

Fleet Safety Training Programs What expectations should an employer have of their fleet safety program? At its most basic, a fleet safety training program informs employees of what is expected of them. Training also indicates to employees the priority the employer places on driver safety. Driving home this safety message has to be an ongoing effort. Who will conduct the training? Internal fleet safety training can be conducted by a designated Department of Transportation compliance officer, a safety manager, or even the individual responsible for human resources. After the initial in-house training, employers should consider a defensive driving course and a professional driver Jack Glass 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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Driving home this safety message has to be an ongoing effort. course for their employees. The National Safety Council and state motor vehicle agencies offer training classes among others. Keep in mind that courses alone may not convey to employees the true significance of driver safety and in-house training, but even a 15-minute session can actually result in higher employee buy-in. Employers need to determine not only what type of training is needed, but how often it is needed, whether retraining is beneficial, and if so, then what indicators should trigger the need for additional training. These determinations will be based in part on whether drivers are using personally owned vehicles or company vehicles. If an employer allows employees to use their own vehicles to perform company business, employers need to clearly understand who is liable for an accident and under what circumstances. This involves specifying in the fleet safety program what constitutes “company business.” If personally owned vehicles are used for company business, is the driver responsible for the vehicle’s maintenance? Will employers require the vehicle owners to submit maintenance records or

indicate what mechanics the owners should use? Does the employer specify maintenance on the brakes, suspension, steering, oil changes, or indicate a certain tread on the tire or a certain mileage on the tire? This is a double-edged sword. Increased control is increased liability that will also increase costs. Ironically, at the same time, less control can also translate to more liability. This truth is one of the reasons so many companies use only company vehicles. Like all safety training, the in-house fleet safety program must be written and be functional in size, content, and style so employees can truly read and retain the information. And perhaps most important, it must clearly indicate what the employer considers to be acceptable driver performance and what expectations they have of their drivers. What expectations will the employer have when it comes to abstract reviews like the driver’s Department of Motor Vehicles record? What about the driver’s off-duty performance? Remember that professional drivers are held accountable for the number of points on their license, regardless of when or how they got those points. But how many points should an employer tolerate on the driving records of employees who are non-professional drivers? These expectations should be clearly outlined in the written program and should be consistently applied. Will anyone who drives a company vehicle be drug tested? The Department of Transportation requires drug screening for commercial drivers, but who else will be tested and will the testing be NGWA.org

periodic, random, or based on reasonable suspicion? A fleet safety program should address the employer’s expectations of their drivers’ fitness for duty. Will fitness for duty be based on vision tests, muscle control, drug testing? How does the employer determine whether their drivers have the physical strength and flexibility to drive vehicles and drill rigs or operate the drill?

Driver Safety Issues There are certain safety issues every fleet safety program should address. One of the most important is distracted driving—whether eating, using a cell phone, smoking, interacting with passengers, using a GPS system, fiddling with the radio, texting, or reaching for something nearby. Should an employer restrict all distractions while driving and instruct their drivers not to undertake any task while driving that is not related to the operation of the vehicle? How should the employer address drowsy driving? Should drivers be allowed to consume energy drinks, caffeine pills, or stimulants? Employers don’t want drowsy drivers, but do stimulants help or hinder? Should drillers be allowed to drive all night in order to be able to work at a drill site all day? Should employers pay for a second driver? Every decision will have a benefit and a negative, and needs to be weighed carefully. Fleet safety programs will be very clear on illegal drugs, but what about prescriptions or over-the-counter medications? Should an employer prevent anyone who is medicated for chronic pain from driving? What about a driver who takes over-the-counter medications for allergies? Ultimately, whoever the decision maker is will also be the person held liable if something goes wrong. There can be liability if a person takes a medication that impairs their ability to do a job. There can be liability if the person is prevented from doing their job because they have taken medication. There can even be liability if the person is prevented from taking medication that they need. Again, it would be beneficial for the employer to seek counsel before inserting these important policies into the fleet safety program.

Time issues often result in mixed messages from employers. Employees are told never to speed, but not to be late. They are told not to text or use a cell phone while driving, but to make sure to tell the client when they are arriving. These issues need to be clarified in the fleet safety program. Winter conditions can also pose a dilemma for employers. According to the Department of Transportation, all snow and ice must be removed from the top of a vehicle before it is operational, but OSHA regulations won’t permit a worker to climb atop an icy rig. The employer has to provide the means to get the ice off, perhaps through temporary scaffolding or some sort of de-icing spray mechanism. There’s no easy answer, but it has to be done and the policy should be incorporated in the program. Road rage is a driving issue that taps into all the previous issues. As a rule of thumb, if a driver is on time, focused, rested, and relaxed, they will be less likely to become enraged or evoke rage in others. The liability and risk of operating a fleet of vehicles is huge and not possible to eliminate. It may sometimes appear as if every decision made to reduce risk only increases it in another area. One thing that can help business owners strike the right balance between safety and risk is to make sure they are asking themselves the right questions to determine their own tolerance for risk. In making these decisions, employers might be well served to seek input from risk management groups, the Department of Motor Vehicles, insurance companies, unions, the National Safety Council, the Department of Transportation, health and safety experts, and even their own employees. While I may not have provided many answers, I certainly have provided many questions for you to ponder. Take the time to consider both the long-term and short-term impact of each of these decisions. WWJ

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By Ed Butts, PE, CPI

Pump Impellers: Part 1 Detailing the most fundamentalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and importantâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;element of centrifugal pumps.

hose of us in the water industry are exposed to articles every month that discuss new technologies in pump design or fundamentals as well as numerous service tips on the various means used to transport

Figure 1. Typical centrifugal pump impeller styles.

water. This series of three columns will deviate from the usual technospeak and revisit the most fundamental and important element of all common types of centrifugal pumpsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;namely, the impeller. While this may seem boring and repetitive, I hope it will serve to provide important and interesting information to new members of our industry and as a refresher to many of the oldtimers like me. Obviously, during a discussion of any part of a pump there are bound to be overlaps with other vital parts and terminology. I will endeavor to limit this article to the theory, function, and types of impellers we commonly work with, along with the related equipment needed to perform their job. Part 1 here will discuss the two basic types of pumps and outline the fundamental aspects of impellers. In Part 2, which will be published in the May issue of Water Well Journal, the annual pumps issue, we will delve into the actual design aspects of impellers, including thrust factors, cavitation, and other aspects. Part 3, the final installment in June, will discuss some little known tricks and other methods to make impellers a little more efficient and last longer between rebuild cycles.

Centrifugal Pumps It may be beneficial to review just what a centrifugal pump actually is before we begin a discussion on impellers. There are essentially two basic classifications of pumps in common use today: the displacement type and the velocity type. The displacement pump, often referred to as a positive displacement pump, includes the reciprocating, diaphragm, piston, and rod pumps, to name but just a few. The most common type of displacement pump encountered in the water well industry is probably the diaphragm pump, which is commonly 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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Figure 2. Vertical turbine pump impeller styles.

The primary advantage of using displacement pumps is their ability to move a consistent volume of fluid across a wide range of discharge head.

ENGINEERING/from page 28 used for chemical feed applications in water treatment and for the transfer and placement of cement grout in well-sealing operations. The primary advantage of using displacement pumps is their ability to move a consistent volume of fluid across a wide range of discharge head or with varying viscosities of the fluid. This simply means that as long as there is sufficient horsepower available to the pump from the driver, a displacement pump will transfer the same approximate rate of flow to a system regardless if the discharge head is 100 feet, 300 feet, or 500 feet. This offers a huge advantage in many situations, especially in chemical feed applications where maintaining a consistent dosage of a potentially hazardous water treatment chemical can be extremely important. The second type of pump, which we are concerned with in this column, is the velocity type. The velocity pump is aptly named because the primary principle of operation involves imparting energy to the fluid in the form of velocity—also referred to as kinetic energy—and then converting this velocity into a different form of energy—called potential energy— or what we refer to as pressure or feet of head. The vertical turbine, submersible, and centrifugal pumps are popular examples of velocity pumps. Although there are numerous variations and subclasses of pumps within this group, there are three basic types of centrifugal pumps, further subdivided by the direction of liquid flow through the impeller (shown in Figure 1), and discussed as follows. 1. Radial Flow: The radial flow pump, often referred to as a volute or diffuser pump, is the most popular and common style of centrifugal pump in use today. In a radial flow pump, the direction of fluid flow through the impeller is 30/ April 2011 Water Well Journal

90° normal to the shaft. This means the flow enters the impeller parallel to the pump shaft through an entrance opening called the impeller eye (or simply the eye), travels through the impeller, and is then discharged from the impeller at a right angle, or 90°, from the pump shaft. 2. Axial Flow: The axial flow pump is more commonly referred to as a propeller pump. In the axial flow pump, flow through the impeller is routed straight through the impeller, or at an angle of 180° normal to the shaft. Its primary use is in high-capacity and low-head applications such as highvolume fluid transfer for dewatering, stormwater pumping, and tailwater recovery systems. This type of pump is the most critical for requiring accurate head calculations, as incorrect operating head can result in significant pump vibration or rapidly overload a driver if the operating head increases or is higher than the design point. This type of function is in direct conflict to the typical characteristics of the radial impeller in which the horsepower input typically falls as the head increases or capacity decreases. In some very critical applications, an increase in the total head of only 2 or 3 feet in an axial flow pumping plant can result in a change of horsepower draw in an electric motor from below full load to over the service factor. This characteristic of the axial flow impeller is caused by an increase of the braking action which the higher head places on the vanes of the axial flow impeller, resulting in more flow resistance within the bowl assembly. This requires the designer to carefully consider and include all pertinent static and dynamic head factors, even values as small as the velocity head, in the pump design in order to avoid a potentially serious overload, and ultimate failure of the driver or pump vibration. 3. Mixed Flow: The mixed flow impeller is a compromise of design between the radial and axial flow impellers in which the flow through the impeller is oriented at an angle between 90° and 180° normal to the pump shaft. These impellers combine the design characteristics of both the other impellers in order to achieve a system that is both efficient and capable of delivering a high output of flow and head. This style of impeller is commonly used for deep well applications in vertical turbine pumps. The high head often needed to deliver water from very deep wells is obtained through the stacking of several identical impellers, called stages, in order to create a bowl assembly. Vertical turbine pump impellers are often manufactured and available in two basic styles: the totally enclosed, or more simply the closed impeller, and the semi-open impeller. Examples of each of these styles are shown in Figure 2. NGWA.org

Figure 3. Typical impeller characteristics.

The chief disadvantages with the semi-open impeller include more unpredictable performance if the impellers are not adjusted properly, higher overload potential from improper adjustment, higher thrust values, difficult to effectively rebuild, and unpredictable wear tolerance from abrasives.

So Just What Is an Impeller?

Figure 4. Design impacts in impeller performance.

Each style has its own advantages and disadvantages and the application and use of a specific style must be performed considering all of these aspects. Typically, most designers prefer using the enclosed style of vertical turbine pump impeller for their greater level and range of predictable performance. You will generally get lower operating thrust than semi-open impellers at comparable capacities, ability to maintain operating efficiency, and performance during rebuild through the use or addition of wearing rings, and better overall wear and life characteristics. However, the semi-open impeller also offers some distinct advantages. They will typically exhibit a higher efficiency at a given flow rate than the closed impeller, have the ability to be fine-tuned for enhanced performance through critical adjustment tolerances, and can be adjusted back to high efficiency following years of use to compensate for wear. NGWA.org

An impeller is the only part of a centrifugal pump that produces work through a transfer of energy and, along with the shaft, comprises the only moving and rotating parts within a typical centrifugal pump. Impellers are used in virtually every type of pump to move fluid in the water works and wastewater industries, including horizontal and vertical end-suction, inline, and split case centrifugal pumps; submersible pumps for both potable water and wastewater applications; and vertical turbine pumps. Impellers are used in pumps that transport as little as one to two gallons per minute at just a few feet of head up to multitudes of thousands of gallons per minute at heads totaling a thousand feet or more. They are used in the most basic configuration of a single impeller (one stage) up to multi-stage assemblies of over 100 impellers. The primary function of an impeller involves the application and transfer of energy from various forms to move or transfer a given quantity of water within a given time frame (capacity) by working against a fixed or variable resistance of pressure energy (head). Initially, the energy needed to perform this function can come from several types of power sources such as electric motors, engines, and steam or water turbines. Although a centrifugal pump has many desirable features, one unfortunate drawback is the need to initially prime the unit before starting and thereafter maintain a prime in the pump while running. Priming the unit simply means that the entire pump, including the incoming suction pipe, impeller, and volute, must be initially filled with the pumpage (fluid to be pumped) before starting. This is a standard operational function of all centrifugal pumps even though some units are classified as self-priming, which simply means they are equipped with a means to evacuate the air from the suction pipe to start pumping. Nonetheless, the pump itself is still filled with the commensurate volume of fluid. The basic function of a fully primed centrifugal pump is as follows. As the driver is activated and the impeller begins to accelerate, it receives the required energy input (power) from the driver through a rotating shaft usually mounted in the precise center of the impeller. Due to a low pressure region created within the impeller eye while rotating, fluid begins to vacate the eye and move outward to the periphery of the impeller. In order to relieve this low pressure region, additional fluid is introduced or pushed into the eye, either from atmospheric pressure or a supplemental means of pressure. Contrary to popular belief, a centrifugal pump does not suck anything up. It simply creates a region of negative pressure adequate to allow an external source of pressure to push the fluid into the impeller eye. As the impeller spins, it imparts the transferred energy to the fluid being pumped in

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ENGINEERING/from page 31 the form of kinetic energy to accomplish both objectives. In general, the first objective—the transfer of the fluid, or the capacity of an impeller—is largely determined by the rotative speed of the impeller and the fixed design characteristics of the impeller, specifically the number, angle, and width of the internal blades, commonly called the vanes. As shown in Figure 3, various integral design factors of the impeller itself largely determine the flow characteristics and stability of the impeller. A unit with several or greater curving vanes will exhibit a wider and more stable performance window than one with fewer vanes or greater internal curve of the vanes. Insofar as the width of the impeller, essentially as the vanes or impeller itself becomes wider, the given capacity and flow stability of that impeller increases.

Conversely, as the vanes narrow, the capacity is more limited and falls off much more rapidly. The other function of an impeller is to generate energy in the form of pressure or head. There are two components to this rotational motion. The first component moves the fluid in a radial direction from the center of the impeller outward to the edge, or periphery, through centrifugal force. The second motion moves the fluid in a tangential direction to the edge of the impeller. These two motions combined results in what is called the resultant or the actual motion (see Figure 4). This velocity of the water as it exits the impeller is totally dependent on a factor called the rim or tip speed, which refers to the speed of the periphery or outer edge of the impeller, usually expressed in feet per minute or seconds as it travels around a circle. This means the faster the outer edge of the impeller travels, the higher the velocity of the water exiting the impeller will also be,

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and thus the higher the pressure when the velocity of the discharged water is converted to pressure energy. As previously discussed, when the impeller imparts kinetic energy to the fluid, this energy is then converted to pressure energy when the water exits the impeller and contacts the diffuser or volute. However, the energy imparted to the liquid by the rotating impeller is proportional to the square of the resultant exit velocity, more often referred to as the Law of Falling Bodies: H = V2 2g where H = head in feet, V = velocity in feet per second, and g = acceleration by gravity (32.3 ft/sec/sec). So, this basically means water exiting the outer edge of an impeller travelling at 100 feet per second will generate approximately 155 feet of head when converted to pressure energy. This relationship is what makes the diameter or speed of an impeller so critical to the pressure it will generate and forms the relationship between the speed of the pump and the diameter of the impeller. (That is, doubling either the rotative speed or diameter of a given impeller will have the same impact. Either method will double the rim speed, which will quadruple the energy imparted to the fluid in pressure.) Conversely, doubling the diameter of an impeller will also double the rim speed, resulting in the same pressure value as would be gained from doubling the speed. This is the reason a 3450 rpm submersible pump impeller can generate so much more head as opposed to a 1750 rpm impeller with the same diameter. We will continue our discussion on impellers in the next two months by delving into topics such as the affinity laws, NPSH, radial and axial thrust, multi-stage pumps, the specifications and design features of impellers, as well as ways to improve the life and performance of your customers’ pumps. Until then, work safe and smart. WWJ

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Hacking Your Pocket Computer Cell phone security is more important than ever due to the amount of information carried on the devices.

ell phones are again becoming the targets of choice for hackers and those who would like to dip into your wallet. When cell phones first became popular, scammers would try to “clone” your cell phone by using a special radio receiver unit that would capture your cell phone identification codes and account information into a memory chip. This captured information would later be downloaded into new blank cell phones that would then become duplicates or “clones” of the cell phones whose ID codes had been copied. The scammers would sell the clones to people who could then use your cell phone account to make their calls. They would use your cell phone’s air time until you received a greatly inflated cell phone bill in the mail or a knock on the door from police officers if the people on your account had been discussing illegal activities. You would then change your cell phone number and the scammers would load newly captured cell phone ID numbers into the cloned phones with blocked numbers and start using someone else’s cell phone account for their stolen calls. But as cell phone technology and encryption improved, the cloning of cell phone accounts decreased. Today, the purchase and use of throw-away cell

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Phones are possibly even more vulnerable to hackers due to their wireless communication and constant movement through unknown and uncontrolled environments. phones is cheaper and more anonymous than paying to have a cloned cell phone that can only be used for a short time.

New Technology, New Scams Cell phone technology has continued to improve. But recent information received from some members of the National Ground Water Association indicates the hackers and scammers are adapting to the technology and finding new ways to exploit your cell phone for their benefit. With the advent of text messages, PDAs, iPads, and smart phones, what used to be your cell phone is now a pocket computer with loads of personal information in it. And hackers, scammers, and ID theft perpetrators want access to that information. With Bluetooth earpieces and other wireless connection devices for your cell phone, PDA, or iPad unit, you may present a window of opportunity to hackers each time you are in a public place with the unit turned on. When you walk down the street with your Bluetooth turned on, when you surf the Internet, access Facebook, download apps, or communicate wirelessly via text mes-

saging—you may be opening a window for a hacker. Some groundwater industry professionals have reported cell phone ID theft experiences that include having bank accounts, credit card information, and PIN codes compromised when using their cell phone to check account balances or make online credit card purchases. Other drillers reported unknowingly downloading virus programs attached to a text message or photo sent to their smart phone or iPad. The virus accessed passwords and personal information in the cell phone device and transmitted it back to the hacker who used it for identity theft or to raid credit card or bank accounts. One driller reported a virus got into his daughter’s PDA and started making repeated calls to an offshore premium charge-per-minute number when her cell phone was idle. The cell phone racked up more than $200 in toll-call charges to the scammer’s offshore number before being detected. There can be embarrassing results on occasion when the unwanted virus is unknowingly downloaded by the user. One employee’s family member accessed an adult site that prompted him to download a media player program. In the fine print of the media player agreement was permission for the program to send text messages. Once downloaded, the media player started sending text messages from a premium number at a charge to the cell phone owner of $5 per message.

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By John L’Espoir

The Old Machinery An assortment of drilling rigs and technical specs going back to the 1800s

Photos 1 and 2. Gus Pech Co.

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The year was 1879, and the rig is of the first horse-powered bucket boring rigs (photos 1 and 2) built by German immigrant Gus Pech. It was rated for 100-foot drilling powered by a team of two horses. Four-horse teams were also used. The rig sold for $405 cash or $450 on payments. ⅜-inch steel wire line sold for 13 cents per foot. A drill rod or sink bar of 2½ inches × 16 feet sold for $33.

built this rig (photo 3) in the early 1930s. After electricity came to rural Oklahoma, the demand for electricpowered water well pumps was great. Most wells run less than 100 feet. The

rig was welded with acetylin and wire because there was no electricity on the Ewbank farm at that time.

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Ewbank Manufacturing Co. (now EDSI)

Rollin Ewbank (standing by the tree)

John L’Espoir has enjoyed a 40-year career in portable drilling equipment design. He holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and was formerly the director of engineering for the George E. Failing Co. in Enid, Oklahoma. John was born in the Netherlands and moved to Enid in 1969. He is the founder, owner, and president of Enid Drill Systems Inc. He received the 2003 NGWA Technology Award.

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The Model T64H-B (photo 4) was built in 1961. The pump was an airpowered 5 × 6-inch and the compressor was 425/250. The machine could drill 8inch holes to 400 feet in rock formations with 4½-inch drill pipe. Pullback capacity was 22,080 pounds.

Portadrill (Winter-Weiss)

Photo 4. Schramm

Photo 5 shows the 1950 Model 500 with a 5 × 6 Gardner Denver pump. It was rated for 1500 feet, drilling 8-inch diameter with 2⅞-inch pipe. The 22-foot mast had a pullback capacity of 30,000 pounds. The truck has a GVW of 17,000 pounds.

SIMCO (Southern Iowa Mfg. Co.)

The Versa-Drill 1971 Model 3000 TR-1 (photo 6) is self-propelled on tracks. It offered 1000 ft-lbs of torque on the topdrive using two hydraulic motors—adequate torque to drill 4-inch augers down to 50 feet. Ground pressure was 2 psi for travel. The unit had a pullback capacity of 9022 pounds. (Note: This rig or company is in no way related to Versa-Drill ® out of Indianapolis.)

George E. Failing Co.

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George E. Failing started in the Oklahoma oil fields and began manufacturing rigs in Garber, Oklahoma, using a Sullivan core drill head. This progressed to the current models 1500 and DMX. His first unit has been restored by the Enid Antique Auto Club of America and is shown in photos 7 and 8 on a 1930 Model AA Ford truck. It was probably rated for around 250 feet. The company was moved to Enid, Oklahoma, and a rig was designed for the seismograph industry. George named it the “SIZMO” drill, his first design with a rotary table. This grew into larger units. Photo 9 shows the Model 66 and a SIZMO parked underneath the mast overhang. The picture was taken around 1939 or 1940. In 1953, the company was sold to Westinghouse Air Brake Co. and is now known as GEFCO. The Model 66 was designed for the oil field with a 60-foot mast and an option for 90 feet, draw works with 32-inch brake flanges, a 12¾-inch oil bath rotary, and even a NGWA.org

Photo 6. SIMCO (Southern Iowa Manufacturing Co.)

Photos 7, 8, and 9. George E. Failing Co.

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Photo 10. Enid Drill Systems

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mast racking platform. The 60-foot mast overhang was quite severe.

Photo 11. Diedrich

Enid Drill Systems

The company was founded by the author in November 1992 and produced its

first rig, Model SD-1 (photo 10), in 1993 for special foundation drilling in South Dakota. The all-hydraulic rig has a 64,000-pound hook load, 30-foot mast, and a retractable 5000 ft-lbs topdrive. The balanced automatic hammer is 490 pounds with 30-inch free fall and up to 50 blows per minute. You guessed it—that’s John L’Espoir at the controls. The rig was set up at EDSI for an open house.

Diedrich

A Diedrich 1984 Model D-50 at the factory is mounted on a C-60 Chevrolet truck (photo 11). The rig is designed for 8-inch HSA drilling to 75 feet or mud rotary 4-inch diameter to 150 feet. The fairly new company (then less than 20 years old) has an extended product line on rigs and tooling at this time.

Sullivan Diamond Drill

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A lot of companies in the early drilling days used a basic Sullivan drillhead (photos 12 and 13). This included George Failing, whose slogan became NGWA.org

Boart-Longyear

The first Longyear drill arrived in Arizona in 1914, followed by six more that same year. The E.J. Longyear Co. was located in 1915 in Brainerd, Minnesota. The original drill site by Edmund J. Longyear was in June 1890 on the Mesabi Range in Minnesota. Iron ore was discovered at Mount Iron and stretched for 100 miles. Note the steampowered diamond drill (photo 17).

Keystone Portable Drill (GEFCO)

The 1878 wagon-mounted cable tool drill (photo 18) featured a 32-foot mast and a 1000-foot rating. The photo is from a 1957 Star Drill-Keystone rig catalog celebrating 75 years of service.

Star Drilling Machine Co. (GEFCO)

The 1889-Star #43 spudder (photo 19) was built by Star Drilling Machine Co. in Akron, Ohio. It featured a 42-foot mast and a 1500-foot rating. Note the Waukesha four-cycle gas engine that provides 40 hp.

Photo 14. Ingersoll-Rand

Franks Machine Co. (GEFCO)

Built by Joe Franks’ machine shop in 1920, the rig in photo 20 is called the Model F. It had a 22-foot mast with 10,000 pounds hook load and was adequate to drill 300-foot, 6-inch-diameter water wells or 1000-foot cored holes of 3 inches in diameter. This unit is also equipped with a “drillhead” like many others.

Speedstar Division–Koehring Co. (GEFCO) Photo 15. Versa-Drill International “Cores Will Tell.” GEFCO still produces drilling rigs with “drillhead” design rotary power.

Ingersoll-Rand

Wagon drills were operated by air and a hammer drill as far back as 1925. Jack drills were introduced around 1950, and in 1953 we see the first Drillmaster (photo 14).

Versa-Drill International

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inch-lbs of torque on the topdrive and a pullback of 18,000 pounds. It was designed to drill 8-inch holes down to 500 feet.

Sanderson Cyclone

Shown in photo 16 is a 1970 Cyclone TH100 on a Champion Crane Carrier. This was the first TH100 with a 5½ × 8 plus a 256S2. The tophead with 60,000 inch-lbs torque had a pullback of 30,000 pounds and the mast was 36 feet long. Of course, this design now belongs to Ingersoll-Rand.

Built in Enid, Oklahoma, in 1966 and mounted on a Crane Carrier is the Model SS-15 (photo 21). The mast is 35 feet with 40,000 pounds hook load. Rated for 2000-foot water wells, it can be equipped with 8½-inch rotary table, 18-inch table, or topdrive.

Quickdrill (GEFCO)

Photo 22 shows a 1984 Model Quickdrill 275 mounted on an International truck, with a powerful 44,000 inch-lbs of torque on the topdrive. The mast is 30 feet to handle 20-foot pipe up to a maximum pullback of 24,500

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Photo 16. Sanderson Cyclone Courtesy of Laibe Corp.

Photo 18. Keystone Portable Drill (GEFCO)

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pounds. A 5 Ă&#x2014; 6 pump plus 275/150 air could be installed. This rig was designed for the water well driller to drill 600 feet deep and make a 6-inch well.

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Photo 23. Mobile (Foremost)

Photo 25. Drill Systems Inc. (Foremost)

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Shown in photo 23 is a 1963 Model B-27 with PTO power from a Jeep or any quarter-ton truck. The rig had a pullback capacity of 2060 pounds, and up to 6-inch flight auger work and maximum 80-foot capacity.

Canterra (Foremost)

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Dating to about 1990, the model CT211 water well drill (photo 24) featured 3000 ft-lbs of torque, pullback up to 16,000 pounds, and had a maximum 1000-foot capacity with air or mud. It can use 20-foot drill pipe. NGWA.org

Photo 26. Barber (Foremost)

Drill Systems Inc. (Foremost)

The original rig was designed by Becker Drill Systems in Canada. The Model H520 (photo 25) is a hammer drill with 117 hp. The hammer is diesel power with 30,000 ft-lbs of energy and up to 85 strokes per minute. It could drill holes with 24 inches in diameter to 50 feet deep. 28

Barber (Foremost)

The rig in photo 26 featured the dual rotary design with a topdrive 26-foot stroke, 57,000 inch-lbs of torque, 40,000 pounds hoist, and 18,000 pounds pulldown. It had a lower drive 12-foot stroke, 380,000 inch-lbs of torque, 80,000 pounds hoist, and 36,000 pounds of pulldown. This original rig was built in 1979.

Walker-Neer (W-N Apache)

Power for rigs evolved from horse power to steam power to tractor power to rig-mounted power, or truck power. Photo 27 shows a Walker-Neer spudder rig with tractor power, loaded on a railroad car to go to Russia around 1917. The tractor looks like it could be a Hart-Parr unit. (You tractor collectors, please identify!) It was designed in 1892

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Photo 31. Acker Drill Co.

Photo 30. DeepRock

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by students named Hart and Parr at the University of Wisconsin in Madison as an extra credit project. Henry Ford named the tractor Fordson for his son; after all, Henry grew up on a farm. These Fordson tractors (photo 28) were mass-produced and in 1922 one could be bought for $395 during a price war. The four-cylinder gas engine put out 20 hp.

Photo 29 shows a Walker-Neer–produced pole-type portable mast for the 1920s Oklahoma oil fields. The rig power came from a Fordson tractor located just behind the rig. Note the wooden derricks in the background. The new design struck oil as well as pressure. Note the twisted pipe as a result of a blowout. Walker-Neer started out as Clark Machine Co. —named after the engineer who started this company, as well as the Clark forklift company.

DeepRock

A DeepRock topdrive machine for drilling 200-foot wells up to 8 inches (photo 30) debuted in 1974. It had a 2-meter mast with a hook load of 4000 pounds. Torque on head was 800 ft-lbs, the power unit was a Kohler 18 hp engine, and the pump was centrifugal size ½ × 2 with 8-inch impeller.

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of 10 feet was standard with an option for 14 feet. Pullback of 4700 pounds allowed drilling a 5¼-inch auger to 100 feet.

Drilling Supply & Mfg. (DSM)

The first rig produced by DSM in 1978 was a Model 1500 (photo 32) with a 60,000-pound hook load mast, a LeRoi 256, S2 compressor, plus a 5 × 8 duplex mud pump. (We all grow older. Stanley Martin’s little daughter behind the wheel is now nearly 40!)

Mayhew-Gardner-Denver (DSM)

Shown in photo 33 is the International “Power Wagon” mounted Mayhew 1000 in the late 1940s. The mast has a 30,000-pound capacity and a small 4 × 5 duplex is on board. At this time, Gardner-Denver had bought the Mayhew product line. Equipped with a 5¼inch rotary table, the unit was designed for fast hole drilling in the seismograph fields.

Taylor Rigs LLC

Photo 34 shows a late 1970s model 400 built by Taylor. This rig can drill to 6000 feet or be used as a service rig to 10,000 feet. The four-axle carrier with CAT 400 hp was built at home. Mast capacity is 180,000 pounds hook load with a scoped-up length of 96 feet. Today, Taylor manufactures the Aquatech series for the water well market.

Photo 33. Mayhew-Gardner-Denver (DSM)

Acker Drill Co.

The 1950 Model Acker AP model (photo 31) was intended to be allpurpose when it came to earth boring. It had capabilities for soil sampling,

core drilling, mineral prospecting, and augering. At this time, Acker had already been designing rigs for 40 years. Split spoon samples were taken with the 140pound hammer in 1950. Spindle stroke

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Get teenagers involved in our industry with part-time jobs to get handson experience. Sponsor the youngsters to go to college or vocational/technical school to become mechanics, welders, drillers, business leaders, or engineers. Conduct an unannounced safety inspection in your shop and on the drill site. Review or instigate an incentive program for your employees, including office workers and all shop people. Bundle up all old, old pictures and catalogs of rigs and send them to the author.

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Don’t allow death to take your knowledge. Transfer your wisdom to a younger generation while you can still do it.

Coming next month: Safety around the drill. Safety, safety, and more safety.

Author’s Note: The material was placed in the order that the author received it from the various rig manufacturers.

Photos and technical specs were generally provided by the various rig manufacturers.

Waiver: The views expressed in this article are the author’s opinion and are based on the engineering education, skills, and experience gained in a lifelong industry commitment. No part of this article is intended to replace or supersede any information supplied by others. The contents of this article may not be used for any type of legal action.

The Old Machinery

Courtesy of the Sonic Drill Corp. in Canada.

his is the first Sonic drillhead built by Ray Roussy in his backyard about 26 years ago. It is still in use today. The vibrations of the bit are not transmitted far beyond the drill, allowing penetrations into very sensitive areas.

Courtesy of the Ewbank Family, Fairview, Oklahoma. his is the same rig pictured in the first part of this article in the section on Ewbank Manufacturing Co. Ewbank’s son, Charly Ewbank who once operated this unit way back, took four months of his spare time and cleaned it up. Great job, Charly! The rig is now stored at the Major County Historical Grounds and makes appearances at the Oklahoma Ground Water Association’s Drilling Conference and Exhibition among others. Wade Ewbank’s oldest son is pictured here at the Oklahoma conference and exhibition. Interested in the book Transfer of Technology? It is available in the NGWA Bookstore. The member rate is $75; the nonmember rate is $87.50. Call NGWA at (800) 551-7379 to order your copy today.

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• Portable Drill Rig Components • Design and Operation • Proper Sizing • Maintenance and Safety Tips

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hown is one of the earliest probe units on the market. This is a model SIMCO EP 200 in the early 1994 vintage. NGWA.org

Dedication This series is dedicated to the education of John L’Espoir’s two grandsons, Ethan Daniel Atwood and Elliott John Atwood (right), who are each destined to become a drilling rig engineer. Opposing points of view or questions? Contact us at Enid Drill Systems (580) 234-5971, fax (580) 234-5980, john@eniddrill.com.

Compliments of David Lang, Bucyrus Drills: Drilling the Earth for 75 Years. n 1933, Bucyrus Erie first entered the drill market by acquiring the manufacturing rights to the successful “Armstrong Drill” product line. WWJ

Be Safe—Not Bored Drilling can be dangerous! But it doesn’t have to be—if you practice good safety. And learning how to practice good safety doesn’t have to be boring. In this easy-to-watch—dare easy-to-watch—dare we say fun?—30-minute fun?—30-minute DVD, you’ll learn about potential drilling hazards and how to avoid them. From slips, trips, and falls to materials handling, machine guarding, and electrocution, electrocution, from site assessment, rig setup, and blocking and leveling to machine controls labeling and teardown, Drill Safe, Drill Smart covers it all. Whether you’re an old hand or new to the industry, you are sure to gain valuable insights from this new video from Training Without Borders, produced in cooperation cooperation with NGWA and Safety Videos Now. To order your copy of Drill Safe, Drill Smart, visit the NGWA bookstore at www.ngwa.org or call 800 551.7379 (614 898.7791 outside the United States). Drill Safe, Drill Smart Catalog #V955

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By Ed Butts, PE, CPI

Engineering of Water Systems Part 8—Miscellaneous Considerations

e have covered the basic requirements of designing larger water systems in this series. We’ve discussed basic concepts, sizing requirements, and regulatory considerations, including water quality and water rights. Whether you’re planning to develop an entire new water system, working on an expansion of one, or simply designing a new pump station, there are many minor aspects in addition to the major tasks that must be considered. And while we’re still outlining the basics, we won’t introduce another new single topic this month, but rather cover all of these remaining lesser and minor issues associated with this topic that are important in their own right.

Preliminary Analysis and Master Planning The preliminary or feasibility analysis of a proposed new or to be remodeled water system is a factor that is often overlooked. But this analysis is needed nonetheless to make sure the project is technically feasible and can be built and operated at a reasonable cost. Various factors must be considered at this stage including, but not limited to: ● ●

water availability for both water rights and from the source itself water quality and treatment

Ed Butts, PE, CPI, is the chief engineer at 4B Engineering & Consulting, Salem, Oregon. He has more than 30 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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funding adequacy, including the ability to fund the construction and provide adequate funds for — all projected operation and maintenance costs — depreciation and ultimate replacement — land needs and acquisition — regulatory issues — elevation and pressure zone considerations — well pump station and storage reservoir sites — pipeline locations and routes emergency provisions electrical power availability.

Often, these factors are included within a structured document referred to as a master or facility plan. A master plan is a detailed summary of the various aspects of building or expanding a water system and is usually developed to fit the individual needs of the local community and state regulations for a period of up to 20 years. A facility plan is developed to outline the requirements associated with the development of a specific facility like a water treatment plant. Although master plans may include many of the elements shown in Table 1, each plan is nonetheless different and developed for the local community.

Land Acquisition and Purchase The need to procure land for specific improvements or expansion of a water system is often one of the most contentious but critical parts of the overall development. This can be particularly true when large parcels, easements, or land to situate wells, treatment plants,

or land disposal plants is needed. The occasional need to place these facilities within existing and well-established neighborhoods can often lead to squabbles, legal action, refusal to sell by owners, and the NIMBY factor (not in my back yard). In some cases, specific action through legal condemnation must be performed in order to procure the required land. However, this is almost never a satisfactory solution as ill feelings will undoubtedly result between all of the parties who are involved in the transaction. In order to avoid this type of extreme action, this issue should receive primary consideration as the next action item following the determination of the desired location of these facilities. In some cases if the owner is either unwilling or unable to sell the land needed for improvements, a reasonable alternative can be to establish a perpetual lease. This retains the ownership of the property with the private owner, but provides the water purveyor with a viable option to use the land. When land procurement for water facilities is required, consideration should be given not only for the currently required area of land. Provisions for any possible future expansion should also be included in all negotiations or purchases. In addition, in order to avoid any future liability associated with any possible past use or contamination of the site, a detailed and extensive site inspection should be performed before closing the sale. This is particularly critical if a new water well is planned for

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Table 1. Elements of Typical Water System Master Plan I. Introduction and Executive Summary II. System Background and History, Scope of Study ● History and background ● Location and boundaries ● Topography and slopes ● Soils and geology ● Climatic conditions ● Flood hazards ● Authorization ● Scope of study ● Time span of study III. Existing System ● Background ● Water sources ● Transmission and distribution system ● Water rights ● Storage facilities ● Service zones ● Pumping facilities ● Regulatory classification IV. Population and Land Use ● Current population ● Population projections ● Ratio of residential, commercial, and industrial uses ● Land use and zoning V. Water Requirements ● Current water requirements ● Leakage and losses ● Service zones—allocation of usage ● Fire flow ● Conservation

VI. Future Water Sources ● Groundwater sources ● Surface water source ● Potential of interties to neighboring water system ● Water rights status ● Booster pump systems VII. Water Quality VIII. Water Storage Requirements ● Total water storage requirement ● Operational storage ● Fire protection storage ● Reserve emergency storage ● Location IX. Hydraulic Analysis and Results of Computer Modeling X. Related Issues ● Introduction ● Cross connection program ● Corrosion control ● Operator certification status and requirement ● Conservation and management plan ● Emergency plan ● Power reliability and outages ● Earthquake potential and vulnerability ● Storm damage prevention ● System contamination potential ● Operation and maintenance recommendations XI. Capital Improvement Program XII. Financial Planning and Funding Sources XIII. Technical Appendix, Glossary, and References

Note: The above list includes the components of a typical water system master plan. However, since each water system is unique some of the above items may not be included in all master plans and there could be additional items not listed included in a given plan.

WATER WORKS/from page 50 the site. If a new water well is indeed planned, an area to provide adequate sanitary control and setbacks, in accordance with the specific state requirements, must also be established.

Right-of-Ways and Easements If outright purchase or leasing of the needed land is not contemplated, obtaining an easement or establishing a rightof-way is usually the next best option. As most municipalities already have the right to occupy the space adjacent to public roads, most water distribution systems are placed within this zone. Easements are typically obtained from private landowners for waterlines or other utilities and are usually estab52/ April 2011 Water Well Journal

lished for long periods of time, either perpetually or for up to 100 years. When negotiating an easement for a proposed waterline, consideration should be given not only for the width of the pipeline itself, but for adequate access for repair. Easements for this purpose often range from 10 feet up to 40 or 50 feet.

Land and Route Surveying Although the engineering and design of a water system are critical tasks, the physical survey of the site and all routes associated with the installation, location, and maintenance of waterlines and other supporting utilities is also important. Proper surveys are not only needed to establish the location and routes of all intended infrastructure, but are critical to prevent problems with other utilities

and often unidentified or unknown conflicts. The survey should be regularly checked and marked up during construction to reflect any revisions or changes in the route, and then fully updated at the end of the project to show the as-built conditions. These record drawings are then combined with the as-built drawings of the finished facility for future reference.

Project Budgeting and Funding The funding of a proposed project is closely tied to the requirements in facility or master planning. Generally, the technical requirements and performance specifications are determined in the master or facility plan and then the project is cost estimated to determine the level of funding that will be needed to NGWA.org

support the construction. In many cases, future improvements are determined from the projection of future residential population and industrial/commercial growth. These factors then determine the specific improvements needed and the timing of their implementation. Funding of water improvements is often performed through the sale of revenue, general obligation, or special bonds. In addition to bonding, many new improvements are partially or entirely funded through the use of a source of funding called systems development charges. SDCs are methods in which a fixed fee is applied to future development in order to reimburse the utility for improvements specifically built for that growth. SDCs cannot be applied to replace facilities due to normal wear and tear.

Project Team Although each potential project is different and the tasks associated with each project also vary, each significant water system construction must have a full project team to be effective.

The obvious first member of the team is the project manager. The project managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief role is as the primary leader and coordinator of the entire project and also ensures the project progresses on schedule and on budget. Although usually an engineer, the project manager can also be an individual trained and experienced in project or construction management and without any significant engineering experience. As the second mandatory member of the team, the project engineer is also known as the Engineer of Record and is responsible for the design, engineering, and selection of the major water system components and systems. The remaining members of the team should include an attorney to draft and review all contracts and legal documents, a land surveyor with responsibility for all surveying, an engineering technician or construction inspector to perform all inspection of new construction and coordination of the contractors, and in many cases, an accountant to assist with funding options and cash flow management.

Equipment Selection and Procurement Although selecting and purchasing the equipment required for the project may seem to be an automatic and simple task, the type of equipment used can have a major impact on the success of the project. All equipment used in a potable water system should either possess a third-party certification, such as the NSF 60 or NSF 61 standards, or be otherwise approved for the application. All equipment should be new and unused if possible. But if used equipment is going to be used, it should be verified it was never used in a wastewater or irrigation application to avoid potential contamination to the water system. When possible, equipment should be of the same manufacturer, capable of sustained operation at least at 150% more than the design condition such as pressure or voltage, and comply with an industry standard to assure uniformity with other similar equipment. In the next installment, we will examine many of the specific design elements of a new water system. Until then, keep them pumping! WWJ

Meeting Groundwater Challenges in Uncertain Times

Baltimore, Maryland May 1-5

2011 NGWA Ground Water Summit and 2011 Ground Water Protection Council Spring Meeting Come network with other groundwater industry professionals and policymakers as you gain insight on how current economic conditions are affecting our ability to respond to the challenges of understanding, protecting, restoring, and managing the complexities of groundwater resources. More than 200 presentations will be showcased in tracks on alternative water resources and policy, regulation, and economics, as well as a panel on water and energy focusing on the dilemma of competing demands for limited resources. For all of the details on this event, as well as to register to attend, visit www.NGWA.org or call 800 551.7379 (614 898.7791 outside the United States). NGWA.org

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By William J. Lynott

The Game of Risk Answering a series of questions will help you better evaluate your risk tolerance for your investments.

s far back as 200 years ago when 24 stockbrokers gathered under the buttonwood tree in Manhattan to form what was to become the New York Stock Exchange, most people understood that investing in stocks involved risk. That hasn’t changed. Today, most of us are well aware that no matter where we decide to keep our money, there will be a degree of risk involved. Even what is regarded as the safest investment of all, U.S. Treasury bonds, carries some risk due to the effects of inflation on fixed returns. The same goes for money stuffed under the mattress. Inflation will gradually eat away at the purchasing power of that money, or it could be stolen by your ne’er-dowell brother-in-law who knows where you’re hiding it. Put simply, there is no place to put your money that will isolate it entirely from risk. Of course, the degree of risk varies sharply with the type of investment. So-called junk bonds are regarded as one of the riskiest investments, offering the possibility of high returns . . . or sharp losses. U.S. Treasury obligations, on the other hand, limit potential gains in exchange for a much lower level of risk. All of this suggests that each of us needs to know and understand our own tolerance for risk when it comes to our

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

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For most people, risk tolerance will change with aging. personal finances, especially in this time of volatility in the stock market. With triple-digit changes up or down in a single day in the Dow industrial average, risk tolerance is arguably more relevant than ever. The better you understand the degree of risk you can tolerate, the more comfortable you’ll be with your selection of investment vehicles. Are you the type of person who likes to “live on the edge,” someone who would like to go whitewater rafting on the Colorado River? If so, a portfolio heavily weighted with high-return/highrisk investments may be what you need to keep those juices flowing even when you’re riding out a temporary plunge in the stock market. On the other hand, if you’re afraid to ride a Ferris wheel because it may crash, or buy a lottery ticket because of the poor odds, it’s likely you’ll sleep better at night with a portfolio that consists mostly of the “safest” investments. Of course, if you’re like most people, you fall somewhere in between these two extremes, and that’s why the conventional advice for investors is to build a portfolio that is diversified—one well balanced between high-return/high-risk and conservative investments. So, where do you stand on this scale of risk tolerance? What do you need to know about yourself that will help you

handle your personal finances in a way that will help you sleep soundly at night? Behavioral economists agree that evaluating our own tolerance for risk can be a difficult task for most people, so they have developed a series of questions to keep in mind as you evaluate your current portfolio. Here are five questions you may want to take into consideration. • What stage of life are you in? For most people, risk tolerance will change with aging. If you’re in your 50s or 60s, it’s likely you no longer consider yourself invulnerable. That’s why financial advisors suggest you shade your investments toward the conservative side as your time window shortens. With less time to ride out the inevitable ups and downs of the financial markets, it makes sense to tighten up your investment strategy as the years go by. • What are your financial goals? If you’re young enough to be saving for a child’s education or a down payment on a new home, your risk tolerance will vary from that of a person who has already passed through that financially demanding time and is now thinking only of the best course for building a solid retirement portfolio. Different financial goals have different time windows that must be considered. • Have you been through a financial trauma? Certainly, anyone who remembers the Great Depression knows how tolerance for risk can be affected by severe financial distress. Many so-called NGWA.org

“Depression babies” raised during the 1930s have spent the rest of their lives overly cautious with their investments. And you don’t have to go back that far to learn about financial distress. The economic turmoil caused by the market meltdown of 2008 has left many investors stuck in an overly conservative mood that could be costly as the economy picks up its stride and the market reaches for new highs. • Have you experienced a major event in your life? Negative events such as a home foreclosure, a bankruptcy, or a major health problem can imprint subtle effects on your subconscious and, thus, lower your tolerance for risk. Positive events such as a new romance, an unexpected pay raise, or paying off a home mortgage could have an unrealistic reverse effect tending to increase your tolerance for risk. • Do you have an exaggerated fear of losing money? The fear of losing money is so strong in some people that it overwhelms them, causing them to sell out at exactly the wrong time—the bottom of a market plunge. Recent research has shown this same fear is often accompanied by an overreaction to a strong upward move in the market, causing the investor to buy just as stocks reach their peak.

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We all have to be comfortable with a certain amount of risk. The better you understand the degree of risk involved in your investments, and the better you understand your own emotional temperature, the more likely you are to make the kinds of financial decisions that will allow you to enjoy a good night’s sleep. WWJ

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By Ron Slee

Process Improvement How can we go forward without operational improvements? e know what we need to do. With our talented employees and technology, we have nothing to fear in making positive changes to our businesses. So with that in mind let’s move forward and make the changes. But first, let’s review the main customer needs and wants. In the area of parts: ● Availability of parts and supplies ● Competitive pricing ● Rapid response on back orders ● Accuracy in part numbers and quantities.

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In the area of service: Price offerings Response time Quality of work Convenience.

These items have been consistently at or near the top of every survey I’ve seen for the past 15 years. It is remarkable in that it points to the truth that we in the distribution business have not done a good job of responding to our customers’ needs and wants. We continue to do what we’ve always done for the most part. And as Albert Einstein once pointed out, that is the definition of insanity.

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

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1. Stratify your parts business, activity, and price levels. 2. Pay attention to the competitive landscape. 3. Establish competitive families of parts. 4. Set up price as a marketing tool. 5. Review your parts return policies.

that makes a difference. At the beginning of learning sessions I lead, I always ask for three definitions. What is the definition of ignorance? What is the definition of stupidity? What is the definition of insanity? Ignorance is defined as not knowing what to do. Well, I believe it’s clear when our customers tell us what to do. I also believe most people in the distribution business are not insane (although with the recent market vagaries there have been times I’ve wondered). That leaves stupidity. Stupidity is defined as knowing what to do and not doing it. And we know what to do— from the two lists shown above.

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Availability of parts and supplies is critical, and with the coming shortages in the supply chain it will become an even bigger item. The solutions rest with several items. 1. Move to systems that have lead times for each part. 2. Review each stock order receipt and expedite short items. 3. Seek out alternate suppliers for when there are shortages. 4. Don’t touch suggested stock orders—let the system rules work.

Rapid response on back orders— expediting is almost more important than having inventory on hand. If you have the part, it’s expected. It is what you do when you don’t have the part that makes a difference. 1. Review the availability items. 2. Find every part every day before going home for the day. 3. Set up a decision tree on expediting rules. 4. Set up a network of like suppliers with purchase agreements. 5. Find after-market sources for extreme situations.

Parts Improvement Now, let me add my two cents worth. First let’s look at the items on the parts list.

Competitive pricing seems selfevident, yet most businesses defer their price positions to their suppliers.

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Accuracy in part numbers and quantities should be a given, yet it isn’t. 1. Manage the on-hand quantity in the physical inventory. 2. Establish cycle counts. 3. Count only at zero on hand. 4. Have the teams involved in errors write apology letters to send to the customer. 5. Errors are like accidents—when they happen, have a group discussion on them.

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3. Establish a first-in, first-out priority system. 4. Have daily schedules and work segments that can be done in 8 hours. 5. Provide a completion date on all jobs and meet it.

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Price offerings with the labor side to the customer are what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about. 1. Establish fixed price offers for labor. 2. Establish various labor programsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;maintenance, annual inspections. 3. Match employee skills with job needs. 4. Ensure the â&#x20AC;&#x153;best in the businessâ&#x20AC;? group of technicians through training. 5. Ensure you are the best equipped with leading edge tooling and technology.

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1. Make very public and visible your quality statement. 2. Publish your quality in a manner that everyone can see it and knows it. 3. Track quality in the number of days or weeks or months without a failure. 4. Establish a longer service warranty than your competitors. 5. Create a warranty certificate to provide upon completion of every job.

Response time is critical even in this time of economic difficulty. The customer expects both predictable and prompt service. 1. Manage the work flow and backlog. 2. Set up a computer-based managed scheduling system.

Quality of work should be expected of you, but not necessarily your competitors. This is a strong competitive advantage that you should use.

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Other Ideas for Improvement? There are some other additional thoughts for you to consider. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure many of them are already covered in your businesses. If they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, think about them and talk about them with your employees and customers. Providing solutions to the customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs and wants is a critical aspect of the business. However, in the course of providing these solutions we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t manage people, we lead people. This is about managing your processes and providing leadership of people. WWJ

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By Michelle Nichols

The First Task: Respect Yourself How you regard your position plays a big part in how customers will relate to you. So think of yourself as a partner, not a pest.

f there was an election for the patron saint of selling, I’d nominate the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield. His signature line—“I don’t get no respect” —describes a feeling most salespeople have experienced sometime during their careers. I don’t understand why some people don’t respect salespeople. I’ve always loved being in sales, and a good salesperson can ultimately put money in the pockets and smiles on the faces of their customers. Years ago when I was new to selling, I heard a speaker say, “Look around this room. Everything you see was sold by someone—the wallpaper, the podium, the water glasses, and the light fixtures.” That simple truth really impressed me.

Crumb Bums In my many years of selling, I’ve found there are basically two kinds of customers. There are those sadistic Neanderthals who don’t respect salespeople and those who see their vendors as partners. Customers who get their kicks out of treating salespeople with no respect seem to picture salespeople sitting at their feet, begging for crumbs and willing to endure any humiliation for a meager purchase order. The only saving grace is this type of customer rarely gets Michelle Nichols is a professional sales speaker, trainer, and consultant based in Reno, Nevada. Her Savvy Selling Success Pack is available through NGWA. She can be reached toll-free at (877) 352-9684 or at michelle.nichols@savvyselling.com.

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A business/partner relationship between a customer and a salesperson can be a beautiful thing. ahead over the long run. Unfortunately, in the short term you may encounter some of these types in your territory from time to time. Fortunately, most successful customers see their vendors as their partners. With all the choices and options customers have available these days to solve their problems, an informed and caring vendor partner really can make or break most professionals.

Up from the Apes For instance, if your customer is a company, you can help them increase their top line. Maybe you are a supplier and can bring them ideas on how to raise their revenues by showing them new products and services they could buy from you and resell to their customers. Or perhaps your wares can increase the value their customers perceive and allow the company to raise their rates. If your customer is an individual, perhaps you can show them ways to reduce their expenses by offering them new products that are more efficient or perhaps create less waste. In both examples, you make more sales and your customers make more

profits or better value. A business/partner relationship between a customer and a salesperson can be a beautiful thing. The good news is that this type of evolved corporate customer is often a rising star in a company. After all, those employees who can increase the bottom line deserve the next promotion, a bigger territory, or better benefits. If they are an individual customer, remember birds of a feather really do flock together. Quality customers will refer you to other quality customers.

Intermediate Terms When your customers get promoted, you benefit because they usually have larger budgets to buy more from the vendors who helped them succeed. These same successful customers can also refer their peers, who can then sign large purchase orders with you. If their referred peers are outside their company, you’ve just added another company to your happy customer list. It also helps to see yourself as an intermediary, instead of a serf, between your customer and your company. Your job is to help your customer and your company both get what they need, giving information and ideas with the goal of coming up with a proposal that meets the needs of both parties. After all, your customers want the best solutions for their situations at the lowest price. Your company wants more happy customers at the highest profit level. This requires respect for your abilities from your company as well as your customer. But it all stems from you having respect for yourself as a sales professional. NGWA.org

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There is one technique I have used if the customer has a very big desk or table. I ask if I can move my chair to the end of their desk so I’m at a 90-degree angle from them instead of across from them, because I have some information I want to show them. By the way, if the customer is of the opposite gender, be sure you say this with complete professionalism. Most customers don’t want to make me work and write upside down, so they’ll say that’s okay. In this way, I have physically demonstrated the idea the two of us are on the same side, playing on the same team, and our conversation is more like that between partners.

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Like Family Never forget that if you want to sell to customers who see their vendors as partners, inspect everything you do to make sure it’s how you would treat a true partner. A good yardstick is how you would treat a favorite relative or best friend. You would tell the unvarnished truth without being asked. You would refer prospective customers and other quality vendors. You would follow up on every detail you said you would, before the time you said you would. So the next time you’re on a sales call, don’t see yourself as Rodney Dangerfield. See yourself as looking for customers to partner with to help them make or save more money—and your sales will grow too. Happy selling! WWJ

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Doing It His Way Scott Handy, owner of Mr. Water™ Professional Water Treatment, has created a patent-pending water softener and sulfur removal system that is getting rave reviews. BY MIKE PRICE

very inventor has their own method. Thomas Edison worked out of his legendary “invention factory,” a laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. Henry Ford experimented in a Detroit machine shop. Scott Handy used his living room floor in Hagerstown, Maryland, located 75 miles northwest of Baltimore. “You know, Thomas Edison had 1200 patents,” says Handy, a longtime admirer of both Edison and Ford’s accomplishments, “so I thought, ‘Scott, you’re smart enough that you ought to be able to think of one.’” The 45-year-old owner of Mr. Water™ Professional Water Treatment has done just that, designing a patent-pending product he believes is the biggest development in the field of residential water treatment since the automatic water

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softener was first invented by Emmett Culligan in 1936. He feels it’s a major development in water softener and sulfur (hydrogen sulfide) removal systems because of its simplicity and ease of use, working without the use of any chemicals like chlorine bleach. This new system uses the tried and true technology of air injection—using a micronizer (a type of air injection valve) and air pump if more oxygen is required to oxidize the repulsive rotten egg odor of sulfur and lets the excess air out of the softener tank by the innovative EcoVent™ air venting system developed by Handy. With a clever modification of the typical softener vessel, the system uses the natural oxygen of the air to remove hydrogen sulfide. Since air is about 20% oxygen, the system replaces the oxidative properties of sodium hypochlorite bleach. The patent-pending product is called the EcoSoft Water Treatment Systems™ 32,000 grain Electronic Demand Water Softener with EcoVent™ and is also available in Super Heavy Duty 64,000 grain versions with dual micronizers or single air pump for extreme water conditions.

To learn more about Mr. Water™ Professional Water Treatment, visit www.ifixh2o.com. “Other than changing some filters and adding softener salt (sodium chloride) or using potassium chloride (salt substitute) as all current water softeners use,” Handy says, “no other maintenance on the part of the homeowner is needed. No bleach and water to mix, no pumps to prime if the solution runs out, and no chlorine taste or smell in the treated water.” Previous air injection systems required the installation of an air retention tank that needed periodic cleaning of oxidized iron and manganese deposits because they had no way to clean themselves through backwashing or regeneration with salt solutions. “The chemistry of natural waters can often be complex, but the basic scientific principles behind it are straightforward,” says Ted Toskos of Pittstown, New Jersey, who is senior principal geologist for MACTEC Inc., a consulting firm that provides engineering, environmental, and construction services to both public and private clients worldwide. NGWA.org

“Simple systems that provide simple answers based on straightforward science are inherently elegant. A simple system that provides a reliable solution to a vexing problem benefits the consumer by providing safe drinking water. In the long run, it raises the public’s trust in the groundwater professional and it is good business.” Handy’s ground-breaking idea was hatched in the fall of 2008. He placed a dome-hole water softener tank in the middle of his living room floor, and in his downtime as he watched television or worked on the computer he peered over at it and brainstormed concepts. “In this area of the country (northwest Maryland) you get a lot of hydrogen sulfide in the water,” Handy says, “so I started to think, OK, what could I do to basically combine pieces of equipment into one system that would simplify everything?” That dreaded but fairly common problem for water well owners—the rotten egg odor—reared its ugly head for Kathy and Marc VanDoorn. They instantly noticed the stench in their newly purchased three-bedroom vacation home in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, leading Kathy to research their options. “You have this new place and doing any cooking, bathing, you’re like, ‘Oh geez!’” she recalls. Kathy found out at the local hardware store that many well owners in the area deal with the annoying smell. She did a Google search and came across Handy’s Web site. Only 45 minutes from Hagerstown, Handy drove to Berkeley Springs in his hard-to-miss van that has his trademarked company name plastered on the side of it. The price of the standard size system was reasonable for the VanDoorns, so they purchased it, which Handy installed within a day in the couple’s small basement/crawl space. “After he did the work it was just like night and day,” says Kathy, who was impressed enough with the system that she left a dozen of Handy’s business cards at the hardware store. “He’s innovative and original. I’m happy for him. He said he’s working on a patent.” NGWA.org

“In all honesty, sometimes the biggest compliment I get is I just don’t hear back from people.” Not only is the smell gone, but Kathy’s husband, Marc, noticed a change in the texture of the water. “It used to have minerals, now it’s a lot smoother. I can notice a difference when I wash,” he says. “He’s also very friendly. We had minor problems in the shower—water pressure problems—and he said he’d take a look and found some crust in the valves, so he removed it.” Tim Ganley chose the Super Heavy Duty 64,000 grain unit after using a multiple-water tank system for nearly 30 years. His large-sized property just outside of Middletown, Maryland, with a 450foot well had a number of water issues emanating from its system—the smell of sulfur and high levels of iron, just to name a couple. “Quite frankly, I’ve had none of that since Scott put in the system,” Ganley says. “He took us off multiple tanks to one tank, plus two filters—a pre-filter and post-carbon filter.” Referred to Handy by a former work colleague, Ganley was intrigued with what he had to offer. “My wife and I thought Scott was a little nutty,” he says with a chuckle, “but we also thought he seemed to know what he was talking about because apparently nobody else is doing a lot of this aeration in the water. Apparently this is something that he’s been developing and it certainly is better water for it. I’ve not had any cleaner or brighter water; I mean it’s almost sparkling.” The most-heard response Handy hears from customers is they no longer have to hold their nose when they brush their teeth. He also takes comfort in walking away from a job knowing that no other system on the market can do what his does. “In all honesty, sometimes the biggest compliment I get is I just don’t hear back from people,” Handy says. Over the course of his 20-plus years in the water treatment industry, Handy has seen it all.

His career path began in 1988, selling water treatment products, and then he worked for contractors in Maryland installing the equipment. Because he knew he wanted to start his own business someday, Handy became a plumber in 2000. He worked for various plumbing companies and was known as the “go-to guy” for water treatment since he built his own equipment. Dealing with inferior quality water equipment, though, helped force Handy to start Mr. Water in 2005. It’s a fullservice well and city water softening and conditioning company specializing in sales, service, maintenance, and repair of residential and light commercial water treatment equipment. “The biggest problem in this line of work,” he says, “is people who don’t know enough about it. They’ll put a water treatment system in and flood somebody’s house, and then you’re out of business, so you have to really be careful of that.” In Hagerstown, widely considered one of the largest, if not the largest, regions in the country for water treatment, Handy typically operates in a 100-mile radius and has his hands full dealing with competitors. He tries to educate customers, along with engineers, on how a water treatment system works and how to properly maintain it. “I deal with a lot of electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, geotechnical engineers,” Handy says. “Water treatment just throws them to see the whole picture and know how the system operates.” For now Handy works alone, oftentimes putting in 12- to 14-hour days, estimating that since 2009 he has installed 25 of his patent-pending systems —all with no customer complaints. The patent is expected to be reviewed this summer. “That’s what I probably say about him the most,” recalls Randy Cogar, a recent customer of Handy’s in Clear Spring, Maryland. “You talk to Scott and he knows exactly what you need. Once he tests the water, he’ll tell you things you’ve never thought of. He’s an amazing young man. “He’s probably going to be a millionaire one day because he really does a great job.” WWJ Water Well Journal April 2011 61/

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April 1/ Washington State Ground Water Association Driller and Pump Installer CEU Seminar/ Pasco, Washington. Web: www.wsgwa.org/education.asp April 2/ Washington State Ground Water Association Driller and Pump Installer CEU Seminar/ Spokane, Washington. Web: www.wsgwa.org/education.asp April 6/ Driver Qualifications Webinar/ PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www.ngwa.org April 11/ Performance, Design, and Specification of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems for Schools and Commercial Buildings/ Chicago, Illinois. PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www .ngwa.org April 22/ Earth Day/ Web: www.earthday .org May 1–5/ 2011 NGWA Ground Water Summit and 2011 Ground Water Protection Council Spring Meeting/ Baltimore, Maryland. PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice @ngwa.org, Web: www.ngwa.org May 5/ Hydraulic Fracturing of the Marcellus Shale/ Baltimore, Maryland. PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www.ngwa.org

May 5–6/ Determining the Best Bioremediation Approach for Sites Contaminated with Chlorinated Solvents/ Baltimore, Maryland. PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice @ngwa.org, Web: www.ngwa.org May 5–7/ 2011 Florida Ground Water Association Annual Convention and Trade Show/ Orlando, Florida. Web: www.fgwa.org/conference.cfm May 9–13/ GEFCO (George E. Failing Co.) Annual Resource Drilling Fundamental Training Seminar/ Enid, Oklahoma. PH: (580) 234-4141, ext. 214, E-mail: intsales @gefco.com May 19–21/ NGWA and Western Michigan University's Department of Geosciences’ Hydrogeology Field Short Course: Aquifer Analysis/ Kalamazoo, Michigan. Web: www.geology.wmich.edu/ fhydro/sc_aquifer.htm May 26–28/ Ontario Ground Water Association Convention and Trade Show/ Kingston, Ontario. Web: www.ogwa.ca

August 8–9/ Groundwater: Cities, Suburbs, and Growth Areas—Remedying the Past and Managing for the Future/ Los Angeles, California. PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www .ngwa.org August 21–27/ World Water Week/ Stockholm, Sweden. Web: www.world waterweek.org September 13/ Protect Your Groundwater Day/ PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 8987786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www.ngwa.org September 18/ World Water Monitoring Day/ Web: www.worldwatermonitoring day.org September 19–20/ Environmental Forensics/ Albuquerque, New Mexico. PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www.ngwa.org

June 12–16/ American Water Works Association’s 130th Annual Conference & Exposition: ACE11/ Washington, D.C. Web: www.awwa.org

September 26–27/ NGWA Focus Conference on Fractured Rock and Eastern Groundwater Regional Issues/ Burlington, Vermont. PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice @ngwa.org, Web: www.ngwa.org

July 30–August 1/ South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee/ Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Web: www.welldrillers.com/jubilee.php

October 13–15/ Washington State Ground Water Association Convention/ Everett, Washington. Web: www.wsgwa.org/education.asp November 3–5/ California Groundwater Association 2011 Annual Convention and Trade Show/ Reno, Nevada. PH: (707) 578-4408 November 11/ 2011 Ohio Water Well Association Annual Convention and Trade Show/ Location TBA. PH: (937) 278-0308 November 29–December 2/ 2011 NGWA Ground Water Expo and Annual Meeting/ Las Vegas, Nevada. PH: (800) 551-7379, Fax: (614) 898-7786, E-mail: customerservice@ngwa.org, Web: www.ngwa.org *Dates shown in red are National Ground Water Association events. *Dates shown with are events where the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation’s McEllhiney Lecture will be presented.

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In review of the past license year of 2009-2010, the Kansas Ground Water Association reports there have been 4199 wells constructed or reconstructed between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported on October 11, 2010, that there were 235 contractors licensed in the state of Kansas.

The Empire State Water Well Drillers’ Association reports that New York Governor David Paterson signed into law the Construction Industry Fair Play Act, which creates a clear litmus test to distinguish the difference between a worker and an independent contractor. It also provides a method to clearly define which business on a construction project is responsible for which workers. For the first time in state history, it imposes monetary and criminal penalties specifically for the act of employee misclassification on construction projects.

Maine The Maine Ground Water Association reports that the Maine Water Well Commission expects the new construction rules for geothermal wells to be adopted by early spring. The formal process of adopting new rules has to follow the state of Maine requirements. The MGWA submitted a set of recommended geothermal rules to the Commission in early 2010. The Commission reviewed MGWA’s draft and voted to recommend it with minor changes.

Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Ground Water Association held its 2011 winter conference on January 27 and 28, with one of the sessions titled “The Chilean Miners’ Rescue: Meeting the Challenges with Plan B” by Schramm Inc. Schramm, located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, manufactured the T130XD

drill rig that was used to rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners last fall.

Virginia More than 200 contractors and suppliers gathered at Falwell Corp. in Lynchburg, Virginia, for the Virginia Water Well Association’s third Fall Field Day. VWWA President Eric Rorrer of Rorrer Well Drilling Inc. in Christiansburg, Virginia, began the day with a geothermal drilling demonstration. They were aided in the demo by members of Northern Virginia Drilling Inc. in Manassas, Virginia, who did the grouting, and by Todd Tannehill of CETCO in Boardman, Ohio, who provided commentary on the thermal grouting process. The afternoon sessions covered unknown factors of sandenhanced geothermal grout, thermal conductivity testing, and introduction to polyethylene socket and butt fusion. Have state association news? Send to Mike Price at Water Well Journal, 601 Dempsey Rd., Westerville, OH 43081, or e-mail mprice@ngwa.org.

WATER LEVEL METER This newly designed Powers Well Sounder is a transistorized instrument built to easily and accurately test the static or standing water level in a well with the pump idle, drawdown with the pump running, and recovery with the pump off. Unit does not have to be laboriously held in one hand to lower and raise the cable in and out of the well as required by most open reel models. New features include Hot Foil Marking System with Cable Permanently Imprinted with a 4 digit sequential number, marked in 1 foot or 500 millimeter increments. On/Off toggle switch, audible beeper and test switch. The unit is portable, self-contained, and trouble-free. Any length of twoconductor cable is available to 2000 feet maximum. Heavy-gauge metal case with high gloss enamel finish. Inexpensive flexible brass beaded electrode. Prompt shipment from stock on all orders, including replacement parts and repairs. Assurance of quality and satisfaction guaranteed. Brochure and Price List available upon request.

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NEWSMAKERS PERSONNEL MOVES/ Atlas Copco has made several personnel announcements, including appointing Kiki Sample to the position of product manager–blasthole drills with Atlas Copco Construction and Mining. Sample has been with Atlas Copco for more than four years, working for the company’s Tucson, Arizona, store, where her most recent position was Kiki Sample parts manager. In order to strengthen its downthe-hole marketing efforts, Atlas Copco named Mike Millsaps area manager for the product line in North and South America. Mike Millsaps Millsaps will be responsible for customer center support in marketing and sales of DTH equipment

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on those continents. He will also perform marketing and worldwide support for deephole drilling applications. In a related move to put more focus on its large-hole applicaBarrow Turner tions, Barrow Turner has been named product manager for DTH–large hole. Turner will be responsible for marketing and worldwide support of cluster drills and large-hole DTH products. Scot Simon has been appointed to foundation drill specialist within the Atlas Copco Geotechnical Drilling and Exploration business line. Simon brings 30 years of experience in the heavy construction Scot Simon and foundation equipment business.

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NEW ADDITIONS/ Bill Johnson Equipment Co., a well drilling supplies and equipment distributor established in 1949 and located in Phoenix, Arizona, hired Tim Collins as a salesman. Collins has Tim Collins more than 26 years of experience in the drilling industry, including more than 22 years in the supplies and equipment side of the business. Michael Raider of Versailles, Kentucky, joined ISCO Industries, a Louisville, Kentuckybased distributor and custom fabricator of piping products, as Michael Raider director of geothermal sales. The new position was created to provide support to ISCO’s growing geothermal division. As director of geothermal sales, Raider

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NEWSMAKERS will prepare for future development of the geothermal division, both in ISCO’s sales and manufacturing sections, and assist in sales and marketing decisions within the division. PROMOTIONS A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co. has named Daniel J. Drexler vice president–international sales and general IN

industries. In his new position, Drexler will be responsible for the company’s global sales activities as well as management of the company’s general industries strategic business unit. Drexler has held a number of executive management, sales, and marketing positions in his 24 years with A.O. Smith.

tanks, aluminum domes, and specialty covers and based in Lenexa, Kansas, announced that Declan McLaughlin has been named president and CEO. McLaughlin joined CST in late 2009 as president of Columbian TecTank.

CST Industries Inc., a global manufacturer of factory coated metal storage

Aqua-Chem Inc., a water purification solution provider, announced it has acquired Enviro-Solutions LLC, an industrial water treatment equipment and chemical firm. Both firms are based in Tennessee. This is Aqua-Chem’s second major acquisition in less than a year, following the addition of Houston-based Specific Equipment Co. in June 2010.

MEMORIAM/

Edwin Willard Huntoon of Waupaca, Wisconsin, an honorary lifetime member of the National Ground Water Association, passed away in February. Recognized by colleagues as “Mr. Groundwater Protection,” Huntoon began his career with drilling equipment, tools, and supplies in 1965 and managed Manawa Pump & Well Supply, Leslie Manufacturing and Supply, and Drillers Service & Supply. A licensed pump installer and master plumber, Huntoon was also a sales

engineer and district manager for some of the leading drilling and mining equipment companies. He was honored with many lifetime achievement awards, including the 1995 NGWA Ross L. Oliver Award, which is the most prestigious award given by the Association. The Wisconsin Water Well Association established the Ed Huntoon Scholarship Fund in 2003 to enable the preservation of Wisconsin’s groundwater. Huntoon was 93.

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The dog-bone shape prevents clinging to the sides of wells. The tape is clearly and precisely marked every 1/100 feet in lengths up to 6000 feet. The probe tip is protected, providing accurate measurements even in cascading water. An optional P6 pressure-proof probe can be submerged in order to determine total well depth. Circle card no. 60

AMS 9570-VTR PowerProbe Improves Hammering Capability and Functionality

The AMS Inc. 9570-VTR PowerProbe is powered by a Tier 4, 60 hp John Deere liquid-cooled diesel engine and has an increased diesel fuel storage to 30 gallons. The auger and hammer system has hydraulic pivot and locking systems, and the hammer, auger motor, winch, and auto-drop can all be positioned over the same borehole without realigning or repositioning the machine. The auto-drop hammer has improved hammering capability and functionality and the 3000pound hydraulic high-speed winch requires less operator attention. The rig also features a stronger mast with a larger foot for increased stability and has a more compact height and width, as well as a fully equipped weight under 12,000 pounds with a lower center of gravity. AMS has added a new hydraulic tooling rack with increased rod carrying capacity, a multi-functioning dozer blade, and an all-new control panel that allows the operator to run everything from a single position. Circle card no. 61

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Frontline Sensors & Systems Introduces Stand-Alone, Wireless Level System

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LD575 RF Level Mate, a stand-alone system for gauging water levels remotely. Integrating Ametek’s proven Level Mate II Level System and an SG900-M Modbus gateway from Wireless Sensors, Frontline has developed a stand-alone, license-free wireless level system. In addition to municipal water/wastewater and irrigation applications such as groundwater monitoring and canal level monitoring, the new LD575 RF Level Mate is designed for a wide range of applications, from well level measurement to sophisticated process tank level control. The system can also be used for ponds, lift stations, slurry/sludge, and flood control. The device consists of a rugged stainless steel submersible transmitter, a fully calibrated microprocessor-controlled 900 MHz battery operated transmitter, and the Modbus gateway.

Established in 2008, Beijing Feilong International Trade Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of tricone and PDC bits with design and production capacity. The drill bits are mainly applied to water well drilling, geothermal well drilling, oil gas well drilling, mining, exploration, and pile foundation industries. The company also provides other drilling accessories like drill rods, drill collars, and crossover subs. All of its products meet API standards. In addition, Beijing Feilong International Trade can also customize tools to meet customers’ needs and requests. Circle card no. 64

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Solinst Interface Meters Supply Quick and Easy Measurements

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

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Rose-Wall Manufacturing Designs Custom Equipment for Well Drilling Industry

Rose-Wall Manufacturing Inc. manufactures well drilling equipment designed by professional well drillers for well drillers. Whether it’s a grouter, water truck, or rig tender, Rose-Wall Manufacturing builds the equipment to meet customers’ needs. Circle card no. 63

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with a grounding clip, carrying bag, and tape guide. Stable electronics include automatic circuitry testing and shutoff after 10 minutes. Two standard 9V batteries provide a minimum of 120 hours of life. Circle card no. 65

Ridgid KJ-3100 Water Jetter Delivers Professional Power to Clear Blockages

working pressure and a 5Â˝ gallonsper-minute flow. Powered by a 16 hp gasoline engine, the KJ-3100 water jetter allows the user to reach the most remote or restricted-access drains easily. Designed for easy maneuvering, the modular Ridgid KJ-3100 is mounted on a heavy-duty, two-wheeled cart that fits through standard sized doors and negotiates tight turns. The design also features easy accessibility to the gas tank, allowing the user to refuel without removing the reel. The removable hose reel quickly detaches from the unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cart for easy loading into service vehicles. The jetter hose is 200 feet in length with a â&#x2026;&#x153;-inch inner diameter. The detachable hose reel also permits easy access to hard-to-reach drains and indoor drains. Circle card no. 66

The Ridgid KJ-3100 water jetter offers professional power and performance to clear blockages in 2- to 10inch-diameter drains with a full 3000 psi

Ergodyne Launches ProFlex 750 At-Heights Construction Glove Ergodyne announced the launch of the ProFlex 750 at-heights construction

glove. This glove delivers the comfort, durability, and protection required for climbing as well as the fit and dexterity needed to get the job done right in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest work zones. Designed to reduce fatigue and discomfort while climbing, the 750 at-heights construction glove features strategically placed padding on the upper palm and on the lower two-thirds of the fingers for gripping rungs. The fingertips on the glove are double-layered for durability but remain padding-free for high dexterity. The glove features a double layer palm using Rovenica, a soft, flexible yet ultra-durable material providing up to four times the strength of goatskin leather. This is in addition to the Kevlar

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New NSF Listed Rotary Vane Pumps Designed for Wide Range of Applications

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Clark Solutions announced the introduction of the PA Stainless Series rotary vane pumps. NSF listed for potable water and available in eight displacements, the PA Stainless Steel rotary vane pumps feature AISI 303 stainless steel pump housings and rotors. Pump chamber and vane construction for PA Series pumps is carbon graphite. Shaft

Hach sc200 Universal Controller with Ultrasonic Flow Sensor Offers Versatility for Economical Flow Monitoring

Hach Co. announced the release of its latest open channel flow monitoring solution, the sc200â&#x201E;˘ Universal Controller with Ultrasonic Flow Sensor. The sc200 provides accuracy, ease of use, and flexibility with its plug-and-play sensor setup and communication options. The large, trans-reflective display uses menu-driven programming to guide

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This unmounted Smeal 5T was sold to Jared McDonald of McDonald Irrigation Inc. of Dumas, Arkansas, by Higgins Rig Co. located in Hodgenville, Kentucky.

Ecoterra of Mexico City, Mexico, purchased two AMS 9100-SK PowerProbes and took delivery in November 2010. The photo is of ongoing training presented by AMS technicians Tom Dalzell and Ken Lipscomb at the customer’s work location. Special thanks to Dr. Jorge Arturo Chipres de la Fuente, Oscar Sandate, and Cristina Hernandez Hernandez of Ecoterra.

Nemaha Sand Inc. of Seneca, Kansas, purchased this 1988 Mobile B57 mounted on a 1989 Ford F-600 from Higgins Rig Co.

Tri-State Drilling Chooses Rig Source

Tri-State Drilling of Chattanooga, Tennessee, purchased a CME-55 on a Morooka MST-800VD from Rig Source Inc.

Higgins Rig Provides 1990 CME 55 to David Brewer Drilling

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71 Drilling Equipment

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

80 Employment

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76 Elevators J & K To o l C o m p a n y I n c .

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105 Injection Pumps

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116 Mud Systems

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125 Pump Hoists 2011 Models S4,000 Pump Hoist, 8,000# cap., 35 telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 5T safety hook, hydro controls and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,245 S6,000 Pump Hoist, 16,000# 3L cap., 35 telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 5T safety hook, hydro controls and variable speed engine control . . . . . $16,445 S8,000 Pump Hoist, 22,000# 3L cap., 36 telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 7T safety hook, hydro controls and variable speed engine control . . . . . $20,845 S10,000 Pump Hoist, 30,000# 3L cap., 40 telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 9T safety hook, hydro controls and variable speed engine control . . . . . $28,545 S12,000 Pump Hoist, 48,000# 4L cap., 44 telescoping mast, 6000# tail out line, 72 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 11T safety hook, hydro controls and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,945 S15,000 Pump Hoist, 60,000# 4L cap, 48 telescoping mast, 6000# tail out line, 72 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 13T safety hook, hydro controls and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,645 S20,000 Pump Hoist, 80,000# 4L cap, 40 telescoping mast, 6000# tail out line, 72 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 13T safety hook, hydro controls and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$53,845 S25,000 Pump Hoist, 100,000# 4L cap, 40 telescoping mast, 6000# tail out line, 100 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 15T safety hook, hydro control and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$61,545 S30,000 Pump Hoist, 120,000# 4L cap, 40 telescoping mast, 6000# tail out line, 100 gal. oil tank, hydro pump, 15T safety hook, hydro control and variable speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$76,945

New Equipment in Stock S6,000, 35 , PTO, RC, PR, 2 spd., 1-aux., SB, blue, toolbox, HD air bumper, FM, 2011 Dodge Ram, 5500, 6.7L Cummins D, 6 spd., 4 4, white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,950 S8,000H, 46 , SR, oil cool, 2 spd., PTO, RC, blue, 2-PR, aux., light kit, flatbed, toolbox, power tong hookup, factory mounting, bumper, w/2011 Dodge 5500 6.7L, 6 spd., 4 4, white . . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,107

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S30,000 SEMCO, 56 , BO, SR, oil cooler, light kit, power arm, 22 bed, toolbox, 2009 Sterling L8500, 10 spd. . . . . . . . . $224,388

Used Equipment in Stock M32 Jessen, RC, PR, SB w/1992 GMC Top Kick, 3116 Cat, 5 spd. . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 M33 Monitor, 1-PR, SB, 1995 Ford F-350, 8.5L gas, 5 spd., 4 2, white . . . . . $18,900 S12,000H, 44 , PTO, SR, oil cooler, 2 spd., 2-aux., red and white, light kit, 14 bed, toolboxes, 2006 Intl. 4300, DT466, 6 spd., white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73,555 S12,000H SEMCO, 48 , 2 spd., SR, oil cooler, aux., PR, light kit, 16 bed, toolbox, power tong hookup, 2004 Intl. 4300, DT 466E, D, 6 spd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,344 S15,000 SEMCO, 48 , PTO, SR, 3-aux., 2 spd., oil cooler, light kit, power arm, power tong hookup, toolbox, 16 bed, 2002 Sterling M7500, Acterra, MBE 200, 6 spd., diesel, black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,391 S25,000 SEMCO, 48 , BO, 2 spd., SR, oil cooler, power arm, 20 bed, toolbox, 2006 Intl. 4400, DT466 L6, 6 spd. . . . . $135,967

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S30,000 SEMCO, 52 , BO, 2 spd., SR, oil cooler, light kit, power arm, 18 bed, toolbox, 2007 Freightliner MBE 4000, 10 spd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$170,446 S30,000 SEMCO, 56 , BO, 2 spd., SR, oil cooler, light kit, power arm, 20 bed, toolbox, 2005 Intl. 8600 ext. cab, Cat C13, 10 spd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $178,995 S30,000 SEMCO, 56 , 2 spd., SR, oil cooler, light kit, power arm, 22 bed, toolbox, 2007 Freightliner M2, MB900, 8 spd. . $194,035

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135 Rigs Enid Drill Systems Inc

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1998 Ford F-800 diesel. 88,333 miles. Bucyrus Erie 20W pump rig with a 353 Detroit Diesel deck engine. Truck and rig in excellent working order. The unit was rebuilt including the main shafts and clutches. Asking $30,000. Tooling available at extra cost.

FOR SALE: Speed Star two line machine, less than 1000 hours on completely rebuilt 6 cyl. deck engine. 600 ft. of newer cable. New V belts, 10 steel bit, 6 bits, some new. Mounted on 1972 F-800 low mileage truck. Rig looks good. Located in Oregon. Make offer. Call Dave (541) 643-5990. FOR SALE: 1990 Driltech on Ford L9000. 350 hp Cat with Jake. 840/350 compressor with clutch. 1,000 DP 6 and 8 hammers. (1) 83⁄4 drill collar, many bits, and hole openers. Welder and cutting torch. 1978 KW 8V92 with Jake. 2,000 gallon flatbed water truck with 40 ton winch and rolling tailboard. 2,500 gal. skidded mud system. A complete drilling package. Will separate. $145,000. Call Jim (209) 293-7260.

1973 Peterbilt with a Detroit engine. Bucyrus Erie pump rig with a 350 gas deck engine. $40,000. Tooling available at extra cost.

140 Spring Boxes

1985 Ford F-800 diesel. 193,000 miles. Bucyrus Erie pump rig with 353 Detroit Diesel deck engine. Truck and rig in working order. Rig rebuilt including main clutches and shafts. $30,000.

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FOR SALE: 1977 Gus Pech boring rig with all additions and CAT deck engine. Extensive tools. Excellent condition. Call (515) 547-2575.

Get Safety Resources online You can never be too safe so take advantage of safety resources online. Go to the Web site of the National Ground Water Association and check out the resources it has available at www.ngwa.org/ PROGRAMS/safety/index.aspx. Also while you are at the Web site, make sure to check out NGWA Press’ newest safety item, Safety Meetings for the Groundwater Industry, a set of 52 sheets that provide information so companies can hold weekly safety meetings on topics specific to their industry. NGWA.org

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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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180 Water Trucks Specializing in quality custom built epoxy coated Flattanks any gallon or tank length sizes with or without material handling IMT cranes. All tanks are sandblasted and painted with polyurethane paint. Many options available.

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In-Well Technologies 24 66 (920) 829-5690 www.in-welltech.com Laibe/Versa-Drill 25 22 (317) 231-2250 www.laibecorp.com Laval Underground Surveys 26 15 (800) 344-7205 www.lavalunderground.com Lorentz Solar Water Pumps 27 OBC (888) 535-4788 (866) 593-0777 www.lorentz.de Mount Sopris Instruments 28 83 (303) 279-3211 www.mountsopris.com NGWA/Bookstore 29 49 (800) 551-7379 www.ngwa.org NGWA/Certification 30 69 (800) 551-7379 www.ngwa.org NGWA/Events 31 8 (800) 551-7379 www.ngwa.org NGWA/Ground Water Expo 32 59 (800) 551-7379 www.ngwa.org

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Water Well Journal April 2011 83/

CLOSING

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Raymond Straub Jr., Jesus Martinez, and Jaime Juarez of Straub Corp. drill for chlorides during a subsurface investigation near Odessa, Texas. Straub Corp. is located in Stanton, Texas. Straub clears boring and prepares to run casing during a chloride subsurface investigation.

Straub and Juarez set casing during a job near Odessa, Texas.

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Clifton McGee performs titration testing during a chloride subsurface investigation near Odessa, Texas. All photos submitted by Lana Straub of Straub Corp.

may be the subject on the last page of an issue of WWJ. And remember, if your photo is selected as the cover image of WWJ, you receive $250. If your photos are selected, you will be

asked to fill out a photo disclaimer form that grants the National Ground Water Association the royalty-free right to display the photos. Please send high-resolution digital photos to tplumley@ngwa.org.

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