Step 1: Understand what nitrates are, why they matter, and the regulatory framework Nitrate (NO3-) is one of the most common man-made contaminants in groundwater. In water-supply practice we…
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…
I'm Tom Ballard — the Groundwater Guy — and in this step-by-step guide you'll learn how to measure, interpret, and act on wire-to-water efficiency so you can make smarter…
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…
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…
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.
Well problems usually fall within predictable patterns, so the tendency is to jump immediately to a solution once you know what the problem is. Every now and again, though, we…
I don’t normally discuss ongoing projects here, but this time I wanted to share a current well project that might be of interest to a lot of people. The well…
One of my first stopping points when I am trying to figure out what ails a well is the driller’s log. There can be a lot of clues there as to…
I’m always amazed at how many small water systems, not to mention domestic well owners, do not keep track of water levels in their wells. Measuring water levels is simple…