This step by step guide explains what naturally occurring radioactive materials in groundwater are, where they come from, how they move, how they are regulated, and practical steps small water…
Arsenic in groundwater is one of those problems that quietly affects communities around the world. It is common, often naturally occurring, and it can be hard to predict without the…
I routinely get asked about Naturally-Occurring Fluoride and how it ends up in drinking water. In this article I outline what causes high Naturally-Occurring Fluoride in groundwater, how to…
This practical guide is based on a field study presented by The Groundwater Guy and shows you how to locate prospect water supply wells in Virginia's Blue Ridge using…
I recently got a phone call from a colleague of mine whom I team up with on well projects from time to time. He had an interesting dilemma that he…
I talked to the operator of a small water district in California several years ago about an issue they were having with arsenic in their main supply well. Water samples…
We see many cases of well problems that are directly attributable to surface water intrusion in the wells. These problems can range from coliform bacteria (including E. coli) to nitrates…
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation estimates that 20% of all wells in the Central Basin area of Middle Tennessee contain varying levels of sulfur, readily recognizable to the…
Why historical topo maps? The U.S. Geological Survey started their topographic map program in 1879 with the first maps produced in 1884. Over the years, the USGS has produced topographic…
Geology is vitally important in selecting a location for a new well, determining how deep the well needs to be, estimating potential yields and identifying potential water quality problems. While…