Essential Groundwater Books: Operational Stage of the Well
In the realm of groundwater management, having the right resources at your fingertips is crucial. Today, we delve into a standout title that deserves a place in every groundwater…
Understanding Manganese in Water Wells: Challenges and Solutions
Introduction to Manganese in Water Wells Today we're talking about manganese and water wells. Welcome to this edition of Groundwater Talk Live, where we delve into the important topic of…
Chemical and Microbiological Factors in Well Plugging
Introduction Well plugging is a significant issue for water systems worldwide, with a variety of chemical and microbiological factors playing crucial roles in the process. Understanding these factors and implementing…
Chemical Indicators for Water Well Health: What You Need to Know
In this article, we will discuss the key chemical indicators for water well health and provide guidance for water system operators on how to interpret and act on this information to maintain the performance and service life of their water wells.
It’s Not Business As Normal!
Even if at the time you read this post quarantine restrictions have been loosened, it is likely that the unprecedented shut down of the nation’s economy is going to have…
Stainless Steel Wells
Recently, I talked about why a well constructed with more expensive, but durable, materials, may be the least expensive well over its lifespan. This is due the fact that some…
The True Cost of a Well
When most people think of the cost of a well, they usually only consider the cost to drill and construct the well and contracts for new wells are often bid…
Surface Water Intrusion in Water Supply Wells
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…
Maintenance of Agricultural Wells
Although agricultural wells are often constructed in similar ways to municipal wells, their operational pattern is likely to be seasonal, which can result in maintenance issues caused by plugging, especially…
Wellhead Protection and Source Water Assessment
When locating a new well, finding the water is only part of the challenge. Making sure that water that the well produces is clean – and is likely to stay…