August 2018

Learn online with free grouting course from NGWA, page 20 August 2018
Seeing the Light

Solar pumps can impact your
customers—and your bottom line,
page 25
Also:
The future of geothermal, page 30
Creating a safety culture, page 34
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Vol. 72, No. 8
Featured ARTICLES
25 Seeing the Light
By Eric Macias
Hybrid solar pumps can impact your
customers—and your bottom line.
30 Water Well Journal Q&A
Todd Tannehill, Mud & More LLC
By Mike Price
Owner of manufacturer’s representative
business is encouraged about future of
geothermal.
32 Water Well Journal Q&A
Ian Nielson, executive deputy mayor,
Cape Town, South Africa
By Thad Plumley
The city’s robust conservation efforts
avoided a Day Zero, a day without
water.
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of Mullen, Nebraska, and Dan Vandyke of Robert’s Pump & Supply
Co. Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska, install a Lorentz solar pump. The
water system pumps 2000 gallons per day at 120 feet and is powered
by 380 watts. Photo courtesy Clint Tyler of Lorentz.
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Featured COLUMNISTS
14 34 Safety Matters
By Alexandra Walsh
WWJ DEPARTMENTS Creating a Safety Culture
A safer work environment demands buy-in from everyone in
4 First Up the company.
Ready to Kick Off the Job
38 Engineering Your Business
6 Editor’s Note By Ed Butts, PE
Making Your Customers Groundwater
Stewards Preventive Well and Pump Maintenance
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8 In This Issue Part 2. How to prepare and use the forms.
10 Guest Editorial 46 ACT Like a Sales Pro
Good News for Green Technology
By Julie Hansen
12 WWJ Closeup Five Audition Secrets
Daniel T. Meyer, MGWC, CVCLD Make a winning sales impression with these tips from the pros.
14 Industry Newsline The views expressed in the columns are the authors’ opinions based

Senate passes Farm Bill, now heads to House on their professional experience.
20 The Log
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22 Now on Water Well Journal.com
48 Newsmakers
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50 Featured Products
56 Coming Events
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66 Index of Advertisers
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of 144 boreholes at 300 feet for a new classroom build- you! Please send in photos and brief descriptions and you just
ing’s geothermal system at Illinois Wesleyan University may be “first up” in an issue of WWJ ! And remember, if your
in Bloomington, Illinois. The geology was glacial till with photo is selected for the cover of WWJ, you’ll receive $250. If
mostly grey clays, sands, and gravels. At 259 feet limestone your photos are selected, you will be asked to fill out a photo
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A
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correct, his answer was the perfect lead for the contractor to Water Well Journal Editorial Review Board
drill down a little deeper—and yes, that pun is completely Art Becker, MGWC, CPG; Tom Christopherson;
intended. The contractor told the group about the hydrogeo- Dan Milan; Roger Renner, MGWC;
logic cycle, aquifers, groundwater, and well and pump John Schnieders, Ph.D., and Robert Sterrett, Ph.D.
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You also need to explain the importance of water testing and offer maintenance Advertising
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In short, you need to make all of your Contributing Writers
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The state of California passed earlier this
summer two bills designed to establish
page 32. William J. Lynott; Julie Hansen;
Michael J. Schnieders, PG, PH-GW;
water-efficiency standards. The bills incentivized Gary Shawver, MGWC; Lana Straub;
water providers to recycle water and set annual water budgets. One lawmaker said it Raymond L. Straub Jr., PG; Jennifer Strawn;
was important to prepare “for the next drought.” Alexandra Walsh; and William Wagner.
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United States market. He says with newer graphite products leading groundwater industry. The NGWA assumes no duty
the way, the industry has yet to see the coolest, newest thing in grouting and thermal to its members or any party to investigate, evaluate,
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respective companies. The names of products and
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details the steps the Association went to get the credits, which were copyright owner, with no intention of infringing on
originally established to provide home and business owners with trademarks or copyrights.
an incentive to install renewable technologies into their homes and No endorsement of any third-party products
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in the Water Well Journal.
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Guest EDITORIAL
Good News for Green Technology

Tax credits for geothermal heat pumps are restored.
Here’s how it happened and what it means for your business.
By Lauren Schapker
N
o good news coming out of Washington, D.C. lately? To make a more effective case on Capitol Hill, NGWA
Think again. joined with the other orphaned technologies and began an
In early 2018, the National Ground Water Associ- aggressive series of Hill visits each week, making the case
ation and its members succeeded in a long-fought battle to GHP technologies should be able to compete with the same
restore an even playing field for geothermal heat pump tax level of incentives that solar and wind technologies receive.
credits. After years of advocacy, the U.S. Congress restored NGWA even sent volunteers to a second Fly-In in September
tax credits for the commercial and residential installation of of 2016 solely focused on geothermal tax credits.
geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) and other renewable energy Our argument got traction quickly—members of Congress
technologies like fuel cells, small wind power, and combined were interested in correcting this perceived oversight. Legis-
heat and power through 2021. lation was introduced, but finding the right timing, vehicle,
The tax credits were originally established to provide home and political will was not on our side. The 114th Congress
and business owners with an incentive to install renewable concluded, and the tax credits for GHPs expired at midnight
technologies into their homes and businesses. However, the on December 31, 2016.
recession and resulting housing crisis prevented the wide- Despite the defeat and expiration of the tax credits, NGWA
spread adoption of these technologies. When established, the and its allies regrouped in 2017. We combined efforts with a
tax credits were to be temporary, expiring on December 31, larger coalition, joining more than 30 organizations in pursuit
2016. NGWA and its allies argued the economic crisis pre- of reinstating these tax credits.
vented widespread adoption of the technologies, and thus, the Throughout 2017 the same playbook that gained traction in
tax credit should not expire that year. 2016 was followed: relentless pursuit of congressional cham-
Much of 2015 was spent arguing for an extension before pions by NGWA staff in Washington, grassroots advocacy
Congress, urging members the technologies needed more time through letter-writing campaigns, and in-person constituent
to take hold in the market. Feedback was positive, but GHPs advocacy at the 2017 NGWA Groundwater Fly-In.
suffered a blow just before Congress adjourned for the year NGWA even created a new award presented to an “indus-
when an extension of the tax credits was provided only to try champion” to thank those in Congress standing up for
solar and wind technologies through 2021, while the remain- geothermal heat pump tax credits. Congressman Tom Reed
ing technologies—including GHPs—were left with the 2016 (R-New York) was the first member of Congress to receive
expiration date. the award, as he served as the lead champion of legislation to
Why were these tax credits singled out after the technol- restore the tax credits.
ogies had worked together all year to secure an extension?
Some in Congress claimed it was a mistake; others claimed it A Pleasant Surprise
was deliberate. The real answer was never determined, but that Despite the full-court press, another year went by with
didn’t stop NGWA and the other “orphaned” technologies from little action from Congress in pursuing our cause.
springing into action to work toward an even playing field. But when nearly all hope was lost, we received word in
February 2018 that Congress was including the reinstatement
Stressing Market Parity of the tax credits in the Bipartisan Budget Act. This legisla-
At a base level, it seemed unfair certain technologies were tion was not previously discussed as a possible vehicle, so to
signaled out for an extension, while others were left to expire. say it was a pleasant surprise was an understatement. After
However, arguing fairness on Capitol Hill is rarely a winning several years of advocacy, we had a victory!
strategy; so instead, NGWA focused on the importance of The tax credits are now in place through 2021. With an
market parity in truly allowing these technologies to compete. additional incentive to include GHPs in home and business
The mission to reinstate the tax credits became a center- plans, demand for GHPs should increase, boosting demand for
piece of NGWA’s government affairs strategy. From making qualified NGWA members for years to come.
the tax credit a key issue at NGWA Groundwater Fly-Ins to NGWA thanks those volunteers who made calls, took
calling and writing their members of Congress about legisla- meetings, and came to Washington to speak on the important
tion that would reinstate GHP tax credits—NGWA volunteers role of these tax credits in helping your businesses. Hearing
were vital to this effort every step of the way. directly from constituents is one of the most powerful aspects

of an advocacy program. We could not have achieved this Lauren Schapker started with NGWA in November
victory without you. 2014 as the director of government affairs. Prior to
joining the Association, she served as director of gov-
Marketing the Tax Credits ernment and political affairs for the Portland Cement
Association and a senior policy adviser for Xenophon
As the economy continues its rebound and the housing Strategies, a firm which provides government relations
market picks back up, the demand for GHP systems should and public affairs services. Schapker can be reached
increase. Installation of a GHP system in a home or business at lschapker@ngwa.org.
cannot be done without the assistance of drilling contractors.
When considering how to promote the
tax credit to your customers, be sure to
highlight the cost-benefit of GHP systems.
While there is a higher up-front cost for
their installation, the U.S. Department of
Energy estimates the systems are up to
72% more efficient than electric resistance
from standard air conditioning equipment.
This efficiency translates to dollars saved
on energy bills.
And when discussing the energy and
dollar savings, mentioning the federal tax
credit will sweeten the pot. Make sure your
customers know this new tax credit will
help them reach that break-even point on
the installation of a system even sooner.
The tax credit is only available through
2021. Be sure your
customers know if they’ve been on the fence,
the additional savings is only around for a
limited time. Their time to save is now! WWJ
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DANIEL T. MEYER, MGWC, CVCLD

Semi-Retired
Gregg Drilling & Testing Inc.
Garden Grove, California
Received 2017 NGWA
Life Member Award
THE BEST ADVICE

I EVER GOT?
Observe, remember, compare, and forget.
These four words were told to me when
I was about 14 years old on a summer THE MOST OVERLOOKED
Sunday afternoon back on the family farm ITEM WHEN PLANNING A
in northeast Iowa. GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM?
We should sell geothermal from a graph.
FAVORITE MEMORY If the customer desires high performance,
WORKING AT GREGG then he or she chooses higher quality
DRILLING & TESTING INC.? installations (more holes in the ground, so
to say) and receives better performance.
My favorite financial memory is the successful
acquisition of Pitcher Drilling in northern
California, a business dating back to QUESTION I GET THE
John Pitcher and 1933. My favorite drilling MOST AS AN NGWA
story is Gregg’s first over-water project in PAST PRESIDENT (2013)?
Anchorage harbor in 2003. That project
It is usually about the time commitment
included Americans, Canadians, Englishmen,
as NGWA president. The Board of
and native Alaskans.
Directors and the NGWA organization
act as a team and sometimes life
BEST GREEN TECHNOLOGY? obligations don’t allow us to spend as
I think it is difficult to choose one thing. It much time as anticipated, so we must
depends on where you live and your climate, cover for one another.
so I’ll choose two: geothermal energy or solar
energy. To me, it is these two passive systems
that are amazing, and the technologies can be ISSUE THAT WILL GROW IN
utilized depending on where you live and your IMPORTANCE FOR WATER
climate. WELL CONTRACTORS?
Engine emissions. California is already beginning
to face this issue. Truck and deck engines are
KEYS TO AN EFFICIENT WATER going to lead to either a disaster, reduction in
SYSTEM? contractors, escalating prices, or all the above.
It is design and knowing what your planned demand
is going to be. I’ve been involved with drilling some
domestic irrigation wells in California, and our best
results have been where the anticipated demand
was known prior to the well being installed and the
well designed accordingly.

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Industry NEWSLINE
Jamison Well Drilling Installs

Monitoring Well for Ohio State
University
A fter a full day of drilling on March

1, Jamison Well Drilling Inc. in-
stalled a monitoring well for The Ohio
State University in Columbus, Ohio.
The well was installed to 120 feet
and completed in limestone behind
Orton Hall on Ohio State’s campus.
Jamison Well Drilling of Mansfield,
Ohio, used mud rotary down to lime-
stone at 70 feet, then set casing and con-
tinued with air rotary down to 120 feet.
Students from Ohio State’s Water
Issues class observed the installation.
They received explanations from the
drillers about the drilling process. Jami-
son also brought drill bits and screen Photo courtesy John H. Fulton.
sections for them to look at. Jim Raab,
shot at describing the cuttings. a borehole geophysics class collect a
Craig Nelson, and Mark Pleasants from
OSU’s long-term plan is to use gamma ray log, and Mike Deal of the
the Ohio Department of Natural Re-
the well in class exercises for many Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
sources, along with Audrey H. Sawyer,
of its geology classes, especially hy- will help collect borehole video this
assistant professor in the School of
drogeology. Raab has already helped summer.
Earth Sciences, helped students take a
Senate Passes Farm Bill, The current farm bill, enacted in Re-write of Waters of the
Now Heads to House 2014, expires at the end of September. United States Rule Under
If Congress can’t reach an agreement, a
T he U.S. Senate passed its version one-year extension is possible.
Final Review
T
of the 2018 farm bill on a strong, he Trump Administration sent its
bipartisan vote, paving the way for a re-write of the Obama-era Waters of
conference with the House of Represen-
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt
the United States (WOTUS) rule to the
tatives this summer. The House passed Resigns Office of Management and Budget, sig-
its version earlier in June, mostly along
party lines.
The Senate version contains National
P resident Trump accepted EPA Ad-
ministrator Scott Pruitt’s resignation
on July 5 and announced that Deputy
naling a final review before proposing
the new rule. This timing lines up with
previous EPA statements that suggested
Ground Water Association-supported Administrator Andrew Wheeler would the rule will be out for public comment
language, expanding authorization of begin serving as Acting Administrator on over the summer.
the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s July 9. The original WOTUS rule was
Household Water Well Systems grant Pruitt was instrumental in rolling highly controversial because it expanded
program. The program allows for non- back several Obama-era regulations, the Environmental Protection Agency’s
profit groups to provide rural communi- and it is unlikely that his successor will jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act,
ties with financial assistance to construct deviate from that path. However, as in which drew criticism from states, devel-
wells or well systems. The Senate bill all times of transition, progress may be opers, and agricultural groups, among
would not only expand eligibility to slowed as staff adjustments are made. others. The WOTUS rule did not expand
septic systems, but would also increase Wheeler has a background on jurisdiction to cover groundwater, but
the program’s authorization level to Capitol Hill, formerly serving as Senator did state other waters like small ponds
$40 million each year. Authorization is Jim Inhofe’s Chief of Staff, and has and headwaters could be protected.
currently at $5 million. spent time lobbying on behalf of energy Several states sued the EPA over
Conference negotiations between the interests in the private sector. His role as the rule, citing overreach by the federal
House and Senate could be contentious acting administrator will be temporary government and implementation was
due to revisions to programs dealing until President Trump nominates a re- halted by the courts.
with conservation, environmental pro- placement for Pruitt. The new rule is expected to take a
tections in national forests, and low-
income nutrition assistance. NEWS continues on page 16

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narrower approach and will likely limit
A second study was published in Began in June
Environmental Science & Technology.
the waters under EPA’s jurisdiction. In it, a team from Penn State University
looked at 11,000 groundwater samples T he Occupational Safety and Health Ad-
ministration issued a memorandum on
Two Studies Show Groundwater from the Pennsylvania Department of June 8 outlining the initial enforcement of
Largely Unaffected by Oil Boom Environmental Protection with what the standard for respirable crystalline silica.
Most provisions of the standard
T wo recently published studies indi- they described as a “novel data-mining
technique” and concluded water quality became enforceable on June 23, 2018.
cate groundwater supplies in Penn- The standard establishes a new eight-
sylvania have been affected very little was unchanged for the most part. The
hour time-weighted average permissible
by the natural-gas drilling boom the report states the researchers found meth-
ane in only seven of 1,385 shale wells in exposure limit, action level, and associ-
state has seen in the last 10 years. ated ancillary requirements.
Pennsylvania is now second only to the study area.
Both studies, while contributing to In the final rule, OSHA concluded
Texas in the nation for gas production vehicle-mounted drilling rigs are not
as more than 11,000 wells have been the technical literature on methane and
groundwater, have also generated some required to employ additional silica con-
drilled since 2008. And a pair of stud- trol methods—wet control methods are
ies say groundwater has not had much questions as well. For example, the sec-
ond study focused on just one county in sufficient—thereby saving groundwater
impact in recent years from hydraulic contractors the expense of installing
fracturing, the practice that extracts oil Pennsylvania.
The National Ground Water Asso- additional control methods.
and gas from shale underground. OSHA also announced during the
One study, published recently in ciation has developed the information
first 30 days of enforcement it will offer
Proceedings of the National Academy brief, “Water Wells in Proximity to
compliance assistance for employers
of Sciences, was the work of a team of Natural Gas or Oil Development” avail-
making good faith efforts to comply
researchers from Yale University. They able at www.ngwa.org/Media-Center/
briefs/Documents/Info-Brief-Hydraulic- with the new standard. OSHA intends
drilled eight water wells and regularly to issue interim enforcement guidance
drew samples for two years while seven Fracturing.pdf.
until a compliance directive on the new
natural gas wells were drilled nearby. standard is finalized.
Their results showed methane spiking OSHA is referring people to its
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for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Environmental Protection Agency’s NGWA’s Groundwater and PFAS:
Standard for General Industry and current Health Advisory Level of 70 State of Knowledge and Practice, pub-
Maritime (www.osha.gov/Publications/ parts per trillion (ppt). The chemical lished last year, is one of the most com-
OSHA3911.pdf), which discusses receiving the lowest minimum risk level prehensive tools available on the topic.
methods for compliance, such as using is suggested at 12 ppt, highlighting the The text was crafted by NGWA with the
engineering and work practice controls, gulf between where ATSDR deems safe assistance of 36 volunteers.
assessing exposure levels, respirator and EPA’s current advisory level of For more information on PFAS or to
use, medical surveillance, and written 70 ppt. volunteer to work on public comments
exposure plans. The report calls into question what in response to the study’s release, please
Water Well Journal’s December an acceptable “safe” level is for the contact NGWA’s government affairs
2016 issue had a Safety Matters column presence of these chemicals in drinking director Lauren Schapker at (202) 888-
by Jerome E. Spear, CSP, CIH, on how water. Possible health effects resulting 9151 or lschapker@ngwa.org.
the rule can keep workers safe at water from exposure include liver damage,
welljournal.com/oshas-new-silicia-rule. pre-eclampsia, elevated cholesterol, and Water Efficiency Standards
thyroid disease. Established in California
Federal Government Releases The 852-page draft is accessible at
Toxicology Report on PFAS www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp.asp?
id=1117&tid=237 and is available for C alifornia is planning on being ready
for its next drought as a pair of bills
T he Agency for Toxic Substances

and Disease Registry (ATSDR),
an agency within the Department of
public comment. NGWA will work with
its volunteers to submit comments on
signed by Governor Jerry Brown on
May 31 are designed to establish
statewide water efficiency standards.
the draft.
Health and Human Services, released NGWA will continue its outreach Senate Bill 606 by Senator Robert
its toxicology report on four different with federal and state government of- Hertzberg and Assembly Bill 1668 by
PFAS chemicals on June 20. The report ficials, helping to ensure the resources Assembly member Laura Friedman
suggests human health risks can occur necessary to identify and remediate establish guidelines for efficient water
at levels significantly lower than current groundwater contamination are provided. use and framework for new standards
federal government recommendations. Members of NGWA are uniquely that must be in place by 2022.
The toxicology report suggests “min- qualified to play a role in addressing The bills set guidelines for water
imum risk levels” should be between these challenges. Many are working agencies to have an indoor per-person
seven to 10 times lower than the U.S. daily on PFAS-related issues, and NEWS continues on page 18

NEWS from page 17 due to a prolonged drought unless there during the drought, and with his signa-
average water use goal of 55 gallons were significant cuts in water use by its ture on AB 1668, we’ll have the state
per day until 2025, 52.5 gallons per day residents—all the way down to 13.2 working collaboratively with local gov-
from 2025 to 2030, and 50 gallons per gallons per day per person. ernments and urban water suppliers to
day by 2030. The Cape Town government estab- put in place water efficiency standards
The bills also create incentives for lished an organized initiative detailing that will help every community focus on
water suppliers to recycle water and everything from toilet use to personal sustainability,” added Friedman.
require both urban and agricultural hygiene and replacing plumbing fix- Water Well Journal interviewed
water suppliers to set annual water tures. It also issued fines to residents Cape Town’s executive deputy mayor,
budgets and prepare for drought. caught violating water efficiency rules. Ian Neilson, about his city’s conserva-
“In preparation for the next drought, The campaign was an overwhelming tion efforts in the Water Well Journal
we must use our precious resources success as Cape Town has avoided a Q&A on page 32. Portions of the
wisely. We have efficiency goals for en- Day Zero for now. interview can also be heard on NGWA’s
ergy and cars—and now we have them In California, the Department of website at www.ngwa.org/Media-Center/
for water,” Brown said. Water Resources and State Water news/Pages/NGWA-Exclusive-Interview-
The average American uses 80 to Resources Control Board are going to Cape-Town-Executive-Deputy-Mayor-
100 gallons a day according to the U.S. conduct studies and recommend stan- Ian-Neilson-Day-Zero.aspx.
Geological Survey. According to the dards by October 2021. The groups
Sacramento Bee, Californians used an are going to meet with local districts Groundwater Withdrawals
average of 90 gallons per day in 2017, and stated differences in climate and Increased 8% in 2015
water availability in certain parts of
N
down from 109 in 2013. ew data by the U.S. Geological
Californians can look to other parts the state will factor into its findings
and recommendations. Survey shows that fresh groundwater
of the world for inspiration. withdrawals in 2015 were about 8%
When Brisbane, Australia, suffered “This is another important step
greater than in 2010.
through a prolonged drought from 1996- in the Legislature’s focused effort to
reengineer water policy away from The USGS circular 1441, Estimated
2010, its residents cut their use to 44 use of water in the United States in 2015,
gallons a day. Earlier this year, Cape crisis management and toward a 21st
century approach,” Hertzberg said. showed the groundwater withdrawals
Town, South Africa announced a Day amounted to 82.3 billion gallons/day.
Zero when its water pipes would go dry “Governor Brown challenged every
Californian to embrace water efficiency The circular also showed groundwater
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withdrawals for irrigation were 57.2 billion wells, which are typically drilled verti- uc.edu/editors_picks/recent_features/
gallons/day in 2015, about 16% more than cally. The researchers collected waste- methane.html) was the first of its kind in
in 2010. About 63,500 thousand acres (or water from communities that use it on Ohio to examine methane in groundwa-
63.5 million acres) were irrigated in 2015, roads and did simulations to see where ter in relation to natural gas drilling.
an increase from 2010 of about 1130 the contaminants in the water ends up. “Some people had elevated concen-
thousand acres (2%). They found salts wash off in subse- trations of methane in their groundwa-
In 2015, more than 50% of the total quent rain, but some of the metal contami- ter, but the isotopic composition showed
withdrawals in the United States were nants like lead remain on the road surface. it wasn’t from natural gas,” said Amy
accounted for by 12 States (California, Some of the radium stays in the road, but Townsend-Small, associate professor of
Texas, Idaho, Florida, Arkansas, New some of it washes off in rain events too. geology in UC’s McMicken College of
York, Illinois, Colorado, North Carolina, “We would like to do experiments to Arts and Sciences.
Michigan, Montana, and Nebraska). test how effective the wastewaters are at “What we found is in most cases it
California accounted for almost 9% of suppressing dust in comparison to other was probably from underground coal in
the total withdrawals and 9% of fresh- commercial products,” adds Nathaniel the area or biological methane produced
water withdrawals in the United States, R. Warner, an assistant professor at Penn in groundwater.”
predominantly for irrigation. State and coauthor of the paper. “If the UC researchers collected 180
Texas and California accounted for 59% salts in the wastewaters are just as effec- groundwater samples in total at homes
of the total saline groundwater withdrawals tive, then new regulations or additional in the three counties. Some of the sites
in the United States, mostly for mining. treatment prior to spreading could help were sampled multiple times. Researchers
The circular can be read at pubs. reduce the concentration of other con- looked for evidence of methane, the
er.usgs.gov/publication/cir1441. taminants of concern that exist in waste- primary compound in natural gas. They
waters, but not in commercial products.” also studied changes in the acidity or pH of
Study Shows Wastewater Used the water, and changes to its conductivity.
on Roads Can Contaminate Hydraulic Fracturing Doesn’t They found no increase in methane
Groundwater Harm Groundwater, University concentration or composition in ground-
water over the four years of the study,
of Cincinnati Study Finds
A recent study shows groundwater
contamination can occur when oil
A study of drinking water in Appala-
despite the presence of new shale gas
wells drilled in the study area. Likewise,
and gas wastewater is used on unpaved chian Ohio found no evidence of they did not find higher methane levels
roads to suppress dust. natural gas contamination from recent in closer approximation to shale drilling.
A total of 13 states currently allow oil and gas drilling. Researchers did find wide variability
the use of oil and gas wastewater to sup- Geologists with the University of in methane concentrations in the drinking
press dust on unpaved roads or to de-ice Cincinnati examined drinking water in water, ranging from 0.2 micrograms per
roads in cold weather. The practice is Carroll, Stark, and Harrison counties, liter to 25.3 milligrams per liter, which
most common in rural areas where a rural region in northeast Ohio where is strong enough to catch fire in enclosed
budgets for road maintenance are tight. many residents rely on water from pri- spaces. But researchers found no rela-
However, the study states the practice vate underground wells. tionship between the methane observed
is not a good idea as it can lead to water The time-series study (magazine. in drinking water and the new gas wells.
and air pollution. It found the amount
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NGWA created two videos spotlighting groundwater fields
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A two-minute video called “Groundwater is Cool” primarily
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A five-minute video explores the benefits of groundwater in the Guest Editorial on page 10.
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Jacksonville, Florida.
In his remarks, Partridge addresses the satisfaction of
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new well, I know I’ve done something good for someone,”
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that?” he says. Christopher Bernier of Gap Mountain Drilling Inc. in
NGWA encourages all water well construction professionals Milford, New Hampshire, earned the Certified Vertical
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and share with high schools and colleges in their areas.
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By Eric Macias
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ith all the new technology in solar powered pump-
(Photo above) This solar pump in Nebraska pumps 2100 gallons
ing systems, many water well system professionals
per day from 77 feet and powered by 380 watts. Photo courtesy
are not sure where to invest time when it comes to
Clint Tyler of Lorentz.
selling a solar solution to their customers.
Sure, livestock watering has been the main application
for solar pumps in the United States, but there are endless Classes include a combination of classroom time and
opportunities for other applications that will lead to sales and hands-on training and can range from four hours to multiple
healthy margins for water well system professionals. days. My company, LORENTZ US Corp, has an in-depth
The best way for professionals to be able to spot, qualify, class that lasts three days.
and win these projects will be educating themselves and their
teams on the new capabilities of solar powered pumping systems Know Your Capabilities
and how to effectively sell the benefits of a solar pump. Capabilities of solar pumps are now at ¼ hp to 100 hp
The areas of focus should include training on available motors that can drive submersible or surface pumps. The most
system sizes (horsepower, flow, and head); proper sizing; intelligent systems can do constant pressure, level or flow,
functionality (pressure sensors, level sensors, flowmeters, and can be controlled in many other ways by flow, level, or
constant pressure, pressure on/off, and power blending); best pressure setpoints.
practices of installation; cost of ownership; features/benefits; Companies using smartphones to interact and set up their
and troubleshooting. controllers give the user a simpler means of programming the
If your team has not been to a class focusing on solar powered controller to meet the customer’s needs.
pumps in the past 12 months, make sure you’re asking your These platforms are also much more flexible for updating
suppliers to offer these classes. With proper training you will firmware/software as new features and functionality are devel-
reduce the number of callbacks and bring more dollars to the oped. They also allow for the installer to learn one software
bottom line.
SEEING THE LIGHT continues on page 26
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SEEING THE LIGHT from page 25 or a standby generator power to supplement power to the
system when the sunlight is low, or night-time pumping is
platform for the entire horsepower range of ¼ to 100, which
needed.
reduces the amount of training and decreases the chance for
Hybrid systems use 100% of the available power being
mistakes during setup.
produced by the solar array, and then based on the demand,
See Figure 1 for an illustration of a few examples of how a
blend in the amount of power required to maintain a setpoint.
controller is programed via a smartphone. There are no codes,
For example, let’s assume we are trying to pump 300 gpm
pressing up/down arrows, and it is the same layout from ¼ to
at 150 feet of total dynamic head down a pipeline that feeds
100 hp—all making for an intuitive user experience.
a hydraulic fracturing pond. The demand on the hydraulic
Sharing the Power fracturing pond is 135,000 gallons per day (evaporation plus
actual usage); the pump is producing 300 gpm when the sun-
Hybrid solar powered pumping systems use AC grid power light is at 800 watts per square meter or greater (80%); and
Figure 1. Examples of programming with a smartphone.

our customer wants 135,000 gallons per With all these control options, solar ing the customer’s confidence in your
day pumped into the pond regardless of powered pumps can operate as a variability to provide them with a reliable
rain or shine. able frequency drive, plus often do more system.
See Figure 2. We’ll need to select to with no need to run power lines, main- Solar powered pumping systems are
control the system on flow and have the tain generators, or pay a power bill. leading the industry with connected
pump value 135,000 per day. The gen- The best of class solar pump con- products that help water well system
erator will start to automatically power trollers are field repairable. We all professionals be more efficient at
the pump to achieve the desired amount know when a system goes down while diagnosing the root cause of failure.
if the pump has not achieved the goal watering high-value crops, providing Imagine getting a phone call from
using only solar. water for hydraulic fracturing, or thirsty a customer who just bought a $20,000
humans—time is of the essence. system, saying the system is down and
We can’t wait two to three weeks for it is one and a half hours to the jobsite.
the factory to repair the drive and cus- Obviously, he is going to want answers.
tomers rarely want to spend the money And with connected products, you
to replace the entire controller when might be able to provide them without
a small part will cost a fraction of the leaving your office or taking the 10T
price. So, pick options affordable to pump rig to the site. This improved trou-
service with short lead times on parts bleshooting ability will reduce nuisance
and you will have happy customers. site visits and reduce the amount of time
spent diagnosing the problem.
Less Frustrating The screen shots in Figure 3 could
Troubleshooting be texted or emailed to you by your
Troubleshooting pumping systems customer, allowing you to know what
can be frustrating, time consuming, and the problem is before you leave the
costly. Your reputation is also on the office.
line because the more customer visits In this case, the system has a pres-
you make, the worse you look, erod- sure sensor that tells the pump to turn
on/off based on pressure (off at 30 psi/
SEEING THE LIGHT continues on page 28
Figure 3. Screen shots a customer can provide, showing water well system professionals the
Figure 2. Programming a hybrid solar pump. status of a hybrid pumping system.

DACUM Codes
To help meet your professional needs, this article covers skills and
competencies found in DACUM charts for drillers, pump installers,
and geothermal contractors. DO refers to the drilling chart and GO
refers to the geothermal chart. The letter and number immediately
following is the skill on the chart covered by the article. This article
covers:
DOL-1, DOL-4, DOL-11, GOJ-1, GOJ-4, GOJ-11
More information on DACUM and the charts are available at
www.NGWA.org/Certification and click on “Exam Information.”
SEEING THE LIGHT from page 27
on at 15 psi). The analog error means the pressure sensor is
not returning a signal to the controller or the controller’s IO
board is not functioning properly. Now before you leave the
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jobsite, meaning everything can be efficiently taken care of in
one trip.
In summary, don’t be left behind. See the light. Get the

proper training by a solar pumping expert and start winning
your share of profitable projects. WWJ
Eric Macias is the chief operating officer of LORENTZ US

Corp in Slaton, Texas. He is an active COO, involved daily
with partners and customers. He continues to run training
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WATER WELL JOURNAL Q&A
TODD TANNEHILL
Owner of manufacturer’s representative business is encouraged about future of geothermal.
By Mike Price
T
odd Tannehill of Mud & More LLC
in North Lima, Ohio, knows the
geothermal industry like the back of
his hand.
Tannehill previously served as global
sales director for a bentonite mining company
for 12 years, giving him a unique understand-
ing of the marketplace. To help the public
Todd Tannehill
better understand geothermal, like they do of
solar and wind, Tannehill suggests renaming
ground source heat pumps to ground source climate control
systems. Maybe this would be the public relations makeover
needed to increase the use of geothermal.
It’s this perspective and years in the industry that led Water
Well Journal to catch up with Tannehill and get his thoughts on
the geothermal industry. Tannehill and his wife, Dee, own Mud
& More, a manufacturer’s representative focused on the Ohio Todd Tannehill runs Mud & More LLC, which opened in late 2017. Mud
and Pennsylvania area with service in surrounding states. The & More is a manufacturer’s representative for water well, geothermal,
company opened in the fourth quarter of 2017. and environmental drilling, sump, and sewage.
Tannehill served on the National Ground Water Associ-
ation Board of Directors from 2014-2017 and Manufacturers
Section Board of Directors from 2012-2017. understands solar and wind—they both generate electricity
Water Well Journal: Geothermal got a much-needed and you can plug both heat and air conditioning into the out-
shot in the arm with the geothermal and small wind put. To many people, the term geothermal heat pump says
residential energy tax credit getting approved in the only heat, and the air conditioning component of the system
federal government’s new budget. What are your is lost. Southern distributors miss the AC side of the system,
hopes for it helping to spur geothermal growth? saying “We don’t sell a lot of heating down here.”
Maybe the term ground source heat and ground source
Todd Tannehill: When the geothermal tax credits expired in
heat loops should be labeled differently, resulting in a public
2016, many were concerned about the effect on geothermal in
relation makeover. I have always liked the term, ground source
the United States market.
climate control systems.
I was working for a bentonite mining company that pro-
The extreme northern thinking is also a factor. While the
duced products for the geothermal industry. We had new prod-
cost of putting in a system can now be competitive, it is not
ucts in the research and development stages when demand fell
if the home or business owner is also installing a gas, oil, or
off dramatically. The battle then was to convince the powers
electric backup. In some cold weather areas there is a lack of
that allocated research and development funding for this seg-
trust in these systems and owners want, or are talked into, a
ment of drilling to sustain that funding while new government
backup system just in case.
programs were put in place so that the U.S. market could re-
A properly sized and installed system can stand on its own.
bound from the interruption.
For an excellent example, just look to geothermal installations
The day new tax programs were announced (February 9)
in western Canada. Builders boast about geothermal systems in
I received three emails informing me of the news. For all
marketing and signage in this extremely cold region.
involved it was good news as those three emails came from
different sources: a contractor, a distributor, and my previous WWJ: A Google startup energy company has made
company. All involved seemed to be having a Monty Python headlines in that it wants to expand the geothermal
“I’m not quite dead yet” moment! market by lowering the price of installation. In your
mind how realistic is that?
WWJ: Besides cost, what are the main factors
preventing geothermal from becoming more Todd: The ironic thing is that when you print this question,
mainstream in its use? many readers will Google the subject. Having utilities or big
business embrace geothermal will increase the public interest
Todd: This has been my opinion for some years now: There
in the industry. We are all very credible, but Google brings
is power, or in this case lack of power, in a name. The public

global credibility and puts us in the news cycle. At a recent trade show, a contractor and I were talking
This added press coverage also increases business for about all the change. I said, “The people in our industry don’t
drillers, HVAC installers, distributors, and in turn, manufac- change, they just change the branding on their shirt.” It is true.
turing. Increased demand and competition drive prices lower. Still today this is a relationship-based industry, and after a few
It also introduces new players and competition to the industry. years in corporate America, I’m very curious to see how big
Dandelion, the Google startup, has reached out to community business interacts going forward.
leaders and has “buy-in.” These local government leaders in
WWJ: Your company also distributes and services the
villages like Rhinebeck, New York, help escalate the level of
horizontal directional drilling market. How has that
competition within the industry. This enhances market share
market evolved in recent years?
and brings our industry into the mainstream.
Todd: We market and sell into both the foundation and the
WWJ: The cost of geothermal is forecasted to decline HDD industries. Both markets are strong right now with pipe-
if more homeowners and businesses begin using it. lines crisscrossing the country and increased infrastructure
What can water well contractors considering spending in the works.
diversifying into geothermal do to be prepared? The future is bright. This is an industry that has fewer
Todd: Geothermal-focused companies will raise the level of geographic boundaries than their water well brethren. There
engagement at every branch of the decision tree. While the are dozens of distributors serving the Ohio/Pennsylvania
Google startup is the most famous company currently, there market right now and only a handful have a physical presence
are many other players in the geothermal industry that are here. These two industries require more technical knowledge
poised to expand and ride the geothermal growth trend. For from distribution and embrace new products and processes
local and regional companies to compete, they will need to before other drilling segments.
stay relevant and up-to-date on newer products and processes Unlike the last HDD boom, the industry growth is not
both on the market now and those that have yet to be introduced. based solely on the .com fiberoptic. Gas, sewage, water,
electric, fiber, and now geothermal are supporting the HDD
business. Think about it, how many times do you need to send
Maybe the term ground source heat aerial crews in after storms before burying utilities pays for
itself?
and ground source heat loops should
WWJ: What new geothermal products are you most
be labeled differently, resulting in a excited about as they hit the market?
Todd: For me it is all about better and easier loop field in-
public relation makeover. I have stallations. With the newer graphite products leading the way,
always liked the term, ground source I feel we have not seen the coolest, newest thing in grouting
and thermal enhancing materials yet.
climate control systems. At the bentonite company I learned that we can make
almost anything, but the industry—the installers—must be
Second, watch the retrofit market as existing structures able to support it financially. So many great products gather
turn green. I believe horizontal directional drilling (HDD) will dust because there is no way to match production costs with
play a large role in this segment as they can install the loop demand value. It’s a shame.
fields with less intrusion to the surrounding landscape. There WWJ: Lastly, what has been the general tone from
have been HDD loops installed for years, but the new lower water well contractors regarding the future of
solid grouts will make for better quality horizontal loop geothermal?
installation. Partnering with a HDD company could reward Todd: The industry has played a waiting game since the last
both companies. tax credits expired, and while I understand why, many compa-
WWJ: You recently formed your own company, Mud nies kept quoting and installing systems and projects continued.
& More LLC. What has it been like and what does As an industry, it is important to not solely rest the geo-
the future hold in the industry? thermal value proposition on the support of the government.
Todd: I decided that steady paychecks and benefits were We have a very good mousetrap and the costs are coming
overrated and ventured out on my own in the fourth quarter of down every year. This is a feel good, safe, and competitive
2017. Kidding aside, Mud & More has been a goal of mine for product that the consumer can easily embrace. The phones are
years and I didn’t want it to turn into an unrealized regret later ringing and based on my vantage point, we at Mud & More
in life. are ready to help customers. WWJ
The vertical markets are in a constant state of change these
days. Local, regional, and national distribution is jockeying Mike Price is the senior editor of Water Well Journal.
for position. While some fear change, I embrace it as oppor- In addition to his WWJ responsibilities, Price also
tunity. As a manufacturer’s rep for vertical drilling, sump, and contributes to the Association’s scientific publications.
sewage, I work with national, regional, and local distributors. He can be reached at mprice@ngwa.org.
There is a place for all and in many ways the small owner
operations still have some defined advantages.

WATER WELL JOURNAL Q&A
IAN NEILSON,
CAPE TOWN EXECUTIVE DEPUTY MAYOR
The city’s robust conservation efforts avoided a Day Zero, a day without water.
By Thad Plumley
N
early everyone working in the water industry remembers avoiding to preparation. Day Zero was likely to happen,
in January 2018 when officials in Cape Town, South although it could still be avoided if consumption was further
Africa, set “Day Zero” for April 21—the estimated day reduced.
when the city’s useable water supply would disappear. This drove consumption down to below 550 million liters
Could that really happen, people asked? Could a major (145 million gallons) and further. It was an incredibly difficult
city really run out of potable water for its residents? decision to make and it was made with the best information
City officials convinced its residents the threat was real we had at hand.
and that efficiency measures had to be taken by everyone. It was thus a message of preparation and avoidance
Since establishing the warning, Cape Town’s government and together as we never gave up hope that our residents would
the city’s population of more than 4 million residents have give it one last push.
taken incredible steps to conserve water.
WWJ: The people of Cape Town have responded
The city set a water use limit of 13.2 gallons per person,
wonderfully to the conservation efforts suggested
per day. To put that in perspective, the U.S. Geological Survey
by the Cape Town government. What surprises you
states Americans use between 80-100 gallons per person, per
most by the changes made from the city’s residents?
day. Cape Town officials also established tight restrictions
Ian: The innovation. You should see some of the low-to-no-
that included fines, a strategic awareness effort, and a “Think
cost gadgets that residents have devised. For instance, there
Water” website.
is one with a soft drink bottle and holes in it, which a resident
Incredibly, Cape Town officials announced in May the
calculated was sufficient for a shower or for all other hygienic
city had avoided Day Zero because of the great buy-in by its
purposes.
people. Simply put, the city is a sustainability success story.
Also, the awareness of not flushing the toilet with drink-
Water Well Journal recently spoke with
ing water. Even if we do lose some converts along the way as
Cape Town’s executive deputy mayor, Ian
the situation improves, I am sure we will retain the majority of
Neilson. Ian is a civil engineer with 20 years
these new water ambassadors.
of experience in water supply and flood man-
Finally, how much money people will spend if they have
agement planning. Our discussion covered
it to ensure their services are not disrupted, such as sinking
the city’s conservation efforts, why Day Zero
boreholes, buying water tanks, and getting companies to fill it
was established, and what can be done in the
up with non-potable water for usage.
United States to avoid a similar situation.
Ian Neilson WWJ: What have been the most significant changes?
Water Well Journal: Why was the
What actions have led to the most water being
Day Zero warning created?
saved?
Ian Neilson: Cape Town was using 1.5 billion liters (396
Ian: The city has implemented strong restrictions throughout
million gallons) of water in February 2016. By November
and this has been accompanied with corrective water and
2017, the situation had worsened on the back of incredibly
sanitation tariffs. Water has always been too cheap. We had to
low, below average winter rainfall.
make a plan, as well as we lost so much income from water
At this point, the city started to formalize Day Zero as a
sales due to the saving efforts of our residents.
concept—emphasis was placed on avoiding it through further
Not using drinking water for swimming pools, to water
reduction in usage. We were however careful to balance out
the garden, and not using potable water for flushing toilets
the idea of partnership—that this was a quid pro quo partner-
have been some of the key behavior shifts.
ship between the city and its residents.
We have also as a city clamped high users with water
We would ensure we maintain our world-renowned
management devices, fixed leaks even on private property,
conservation and demand programs, such as leak fixing, and
and continue to provide assistance to indigent people to
that we’d focus on adding additional water through water re-
ensure water is not lost through leaks.
cycling, groundwater, and desalinated water in the future, but
We have a highly skilled professional staff, including
we needed residents to do their part by reducing consumption
engineers, who have also managed to engineer us out of a
further. At this stage, the message was avoidance and what to
crisis. For instance, with our advanced pressure management
do to avoid it.
programs we are saving about 62 million liters (16.3 million
In January/February 2018, the message changed from
gallons) of water per day.

This poster was displayed around Cape Town to share water-saving tips with its residents.
WWJ: Fines were levied to people who broke have built.

water-use limits. How effective was this as a Also, pressure management programs. We will continue
conservation tool? Did residents protest the fines? to lower water pressure to reduce water flow and thus to mini-
Ian: Fines were relatively effective; however, the water bylaw mize leaks and bursts and water usage. Finally, we’re building
requires those who contravene restrictions are caught in the resilience through conservation, demand management, addi-
act. Thus, it was quite challenging as one would not necessarily tional water supply, and becoming a more water-sensitive city.
be able to see behind closed doors. However, all high users
WWJ: Why was it important for Cape Town to
were classified and monitored manually by the city. It was an
monitor and then issue the Day Zero warning
extensive exercise of engagement and education. We still con-
well ahead of a projected “day without water”?
tinue our water blitzes with law enforcement to catch those in
contravention, but also to spread awareness. Ian: We came to the decision that we need to give our residents
and businesses a fighting chance and a reasonable window to
WWJ: What things are people doing that still use too effect low-hanging adaptation—water tanks, pumps, going
much water? What is the government doing to try off the grid. It was difficult as we also require water usage for
and curb that use? income.
Ian: As our winter rain season has landed, and we actually
WWJ: Sections of the American southwest are
got good rainfall, about 216 millimeters (8.5 inches) in May,
struggling with drought and need to conserve water.
residents may be tempted to use more water—longer showers,
What advice would you give to local and state
more flushing. It’s really important that we stick to our targets.
governments in the United States, and around the
We still need to get down to 450 million liters (118 million
world, to effectively do so?
gallons) to stretch our supplies. We have a winter water-
Ian: Keep water-saving awareness campaigns visible and a
saving tip campaign under way. Our communication and
non-negotiable part of any demand and conservation program.
awareness campaigns will continue.
Ensure that water saving becomes part of the school curriculums.
WWJ: What is the Cape Town government doing to WWJ
ensure people will continue saving water months from
now since Day Zero has been avoided to this point? Thad Plumley is the editor of WWJ and director of
information products at the National Ground Water
Ian: There are three key focus areas. The first is continued
Association. He can be reached at tplumley@ngwa.org.
communication and awareness drives. We cannot let this slip.
Awareness and visibility remains absolutely key. We will
continue to talk to behavioral aspects and a team spirit that we

SAFETY MATTERS
CREATING A SAFETY CULTURE

A safer work environment demands buy-in
from everyone in the company.
ALEXANDRA WALSH
A
safety culture is a broad, company-wide approach to 1. Conduct self-assessments/benchmarking. To get where
safety management. A safety culture is the end result you want to go, you must know where you’re starting.
of combined individual and group efforts addressing A good place to begin is OSHA’s Voluntary Protection
values, attitudes, goals, and proficiency of a company’s health Programs (VPP). A variety of self-audit mechanisms can
and safety program. be used to compare your company’s processes with other
recognized models of excellence, such as Star VPP sites.
Management Buy-In Visiting other sites to gain firsthand information is also
In creating a safety culture, management’s commitment invaluable.
to workplace safety helps workers take it more seriously and
translates into a safer work environment for everyone. 2. Develop measures and an ongoing measurement and
feedback system. Don’t just rely on accident rates alone.
Everyone should be in the same boat when establishing
goals and objectives for their safety culture. Management must Use activity measures that encourage positive change.
Examples include the number of hazards reported or
be willing to offer support by providing adequate resources,
corrected, number of inspections, number of equipment
especially time, and hold supervisors accountable for doing the
checks, and pre-startup reviews conducted.
same.
The entire management and supervisory staff need to set 3. Continually measure performance, communicate
the example and lead the change. It’s more about leadership results, and celebrate successes. Publicizing results
than management. If top managers aren’t on board, safety and is important to sustaining efforts and keeping everyone
health issues will compete against core business issues such as motivated. All employees need to be updated throughout
production and profitability—a battle that will almost always be the process. Progress reports during normal meetings
lost. Management needs to understand the need for change and and allowing time for comments opens communications.
be willing to support it. Everyone needs to have a voice; otherwise, they will be
Showing the costs to the company in terms of dollars that reluctant to buy in. A system can be as simple as using
are being lost (direct and indirect costs of accidents) and orga- current meetings, a bulletin board, and a comment box.
nizational costs (fear, lack of trust, feeling of being used) can While it is always nice to know what the bottom-line
be compelling reasons for looking at needing to do something performance is regarding accident rates, overemphasizing
different. these rates and using them to drive the system only drives
Because losses due to accidents are bottom-line costs to the accident reporting under the table. It’s all too easy to
business, controlling these costs will more than pay for needed manipulate accident rates, which will only result in risk
changes. When successful, a company will also go a long way issues remaining unresolved and a probability more serious
in eliminating barriers such as fear and lack of trust—issues that events will occur in the future.
typically get in the way of everything a company wants to do. Making your efforts known and celebrating successes
Responsibility for encouraging a safety culture may start keeps everyone motivated and updated throughout the
with management, but it trickles down to each individual in the process.
company. Everyone has a part in keeping themselves and others 4. Define safety responsibilities. Safety and health must be
safe. viewed as everyone’s responsibility. How the company
Tips for Building a Safety Culture deals with competing pressures and priorities, such as
production vs. safety and health, needs to be clearly
Creating an effective safety culture is an ongoing process
spelled out. Do this for each level within your company.
and takes a large commitment on behalf of the entire company.
This should include policies, goals, and plans for the
However, the effort pays off in a positive attitude toward
company’s safety culture.
safety and a reduction in accidents and incidents.
One option to assist management with building a
Here are some tips from the Occupational Safety and
safety culture is to appoint someone in charge of safety.
Health Administration to get you started on building a safety
This person is responsible for understanding what it will
culture at your company.
SAFETY MATTERS continues on page 36

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DACUM Codes
take to build a safety culture—current hazards, areas for
improvement, and necessary employee training for im- To help meet your professional needs, this column covers skills and
proved safety practices. This person may also gather inci- competencies found in DACUM charts for drillers, pump installers, and
dent reports and conduct accident investigations. In many geothermal contractors. DO refers to the drilling chart and GO refers to
companies, this person may be a safety manager but could the geothermal chart. The letter and number immediately following is
also be a human resources representative, a shift manager, the skill on the chart covered by the column. This column covers:
or facility manager. DOK-9, DOL-2, DOL-10, GOI-9, GOJ-2, GOJ-10
5. Develop a system of accountability. Create a process that More information on DACUM and the charts are available at
holds everyone at all levels of the company accountable www.NGWA.org/Certification and click on “Exam Information.”
for being visibly involved, especially managers and super-
visors. They are the leaders for positive change. Everyone
make sure investigations are conducted effectively. An
must play by the same rules and be held accountable for
effective system should help get to the root causes of
their areas of responsibility. Signs of a strong safety culture
accidents and incidents. If not, it’s time to consider and
are when the individuals hold themselves accountable.
discuss where improvements may be needed.
6. Provide multiple options. Provide a variety of different
9. Build trust. When things start to change in the workplace,
ways for employees to choose to bring their concerns or
it’s important to keep the water calm. Building trust will
issues forward. And as employees welcome the chance to
help everyone work together to see improvements. Trusting
express their concerns in whatever way they choose, there
is a critical part of accepting change and management
should be a chain of command then to make sure supervisors
needs to know this is the bigger picture, outside of all the
are held accountable for being responsive to employees
details. Trust will occur as different levels within the
reporting their concerns.
company work together and begin to see success.
7. Report, report, report. Educate employees how important
10. Offer training. Initial training should include manage-
it is to report injuries, incidents requiring first aid, and any
ment and safety committee members, and a representative
near-misses. Prepare for an increase in accidents and inci-
number of employees. This gives you a core group of people
dents if currently there is under-reporting. Give employees
to draw upon as resources and also gets key personnel
an easy way to report what they see; for example, taking
onboard with needed changes.
and sending photos using a smartphone.
Awareness training and a kick-off for all employees
8. Reconsider the investigation system. Evaluating the should be next. It’s not enough for a part of the company
system whereby incidents are investigated is critical to to be involved and know about the efforts to change the
safety culture—everyone in the company needs to know
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e kicked off a two-part series on ditions of Service) for each pump, other though the information shown in Figure
a water well and pump mainte- specific design criteria—such as capac- 4 can provide a basic guide, it is also just
nance program and how to set ity and head calculations—should not be one person’s idea as to what is important.
one up in July’s Water Well Journal. This included on the master forms. This not Since I would never presume to
month, we will conclude this series with only takes up space on the forms better tell another water system firm what
how to prepare and use the forms. used for data, but also creates the real to include or exclude in their market
possibility of field personnel making area, I will also not make any specific
Preparing the ill-informed opinions to the client that recommendations as to what to examine
Master Forms you may have to retract later. in your preventive maintenance (PM)
To fully evaluate the feasibility and Generally, the information contained program. However, whatever you select,
cost of a preventive maintenance pro- on the master forms remained and were I recommend you invest the first month
gram, it is important to first establish updated in the office after each inspec- or two in a trial program to verify the
the program’s parameters and limits. tion from data filled in on the Field Data scope and validity of the selected pa-
This means you first need to decide how Form (Figure 4) but were often distrib- rameters and to determine the total bill-
much advance system information you uted to field personnel as background able time required for the typical unit.
should provide to the technician. information on an as-needed basis. Each To determine the total cost for each
I found the technician should be of these four forms can be developed PM visit, you should include or consider
given the information needed to per- and include the information required by separate time or cost elements for a pro-
form the required maintenance and to your individual firm and region. portional cost factor for equipment rental,
determine if the system was running Developing the Field Data Form, use, depreciation, retrieval, and setup.
just right or too far outside the design however, requires you to decide how Typical equipment rental factors consist
boundaries. At the same time, I also be- much onsite field work should be per- of a service truck (cost and depreciation)
lieved too much or too little information formed each visit, determine the average and fuel; hand tools; water level measuring
could be just as harmful—leading to un- amount of time required for each task, device (probe, air compressor for airline,
necessary, unproductive, and unbillable and then add a factor for data collection, transmitter, etc.); calibrated pressure
time spent developing and expressing to documentation, and travel (usually in- gauges; flow measuring device (if not al-
the client theories not plausible or not in voiced for a two-way trip). ready present); and electrical test meters.
the technician’s job description. Some tasks, such as visual observa- Labor and incidental costs can in-
As shown in July’s WWJ column, tion of lubrication levels and packing clude lockout/tagout procedures and
we finally settled on the use of Master leakage or static water levels, may system shutdown (if already running);
Form 1 (republished again as Figure 1) require no more than two or three min- initial or static inspection along with
for wells and well pumps; Master Form utes each to conduct. the static maintenance procedures;
2 (Figure 2) for booster pump stations Other tasks—especially those requir- consumables (packing, oil and/or grease
with one up to four units; and Master ing substantial time to generate and for bearings); operating inspection (in-
Form 3 (Figure 3) to describe the vari- reach stabilized operating parameters, as cluding adding time for operating tem-
ous drivers used for the units outlined in with pumping water levels, or sufficient peratures to rise and pumping levels to
Forms 1 or 2. Master Form 3 was spe- time to generate maximum operational stabilize); conduct readings and record
cifically developed to match the well or (running) temperatures, particularly a data; system restoration and reactiva-
booster pump data on Forms 1 or 2 for a motor, motor starter, load terminals, or tion; retrieve and collect equipment
single well and pump up to four booster circuit breaker/fuses—may require a and tools and return to service vehicle;
units at a single site. much longer and non-uniform period to cleanup, travel, and the always dreaded
Deciding what to include or exclude reach individual operating temperatures. paperwork. Not every PM visit will re-
on the master forms is largely a mat- The key is to first identify those quire invoicing for every separate time
ter of personal preference. Although I specific parameters you feel should be or cost factor listed above.
would suggest even though you may examined during each or every other Another simple way to ensure cov-
wish to include the design COS (Con- inspection and those not as important. Al- ering the technician’s time, plus an

MASTER
MASTER FORM
FORM 1—WELL
1—WELL & WELL
& WELL PUMP
PUMP
Client: _________________________ Facility Name: ________________________Well ID#: ____________

Well Site Address: ________________________________ City: ________Legal: ______________________
State Well ID: _________________________ Section: ________________T: ______ N/S/--R: _______ E/W
Well Data—Original Date/Year Drilled: ____________ Updated-1) Date: ___________ 2) Date: _________
Well Diameter: ______” Well Depth (Total): ________’ Original SWL: _______’ Date: _______________
Casing Size(s): ____” from _____’ to ______’-Type: _______ Thickness: ______” Ga/Inches-Hgt______”
“ “ ____” from _____’ to ______’-Type: _______ Thickness: ______” Ga/Inches-Elev______’
Seal Borehole: Dia. ______” from ________’ to ________’---Dia. _______” from ________’ to _________’
Seal Material: _____________________________________________ Seal Qty.: ______ Bags ________ lbs.
Screens/Perf./Liners: _______________________________________________________________________
Screens/Perf./Liners: _______________________________________________________________________
Gravel/Filter Pack: Y__ N ___ Size/Details: ____________________________________________________
Well Test Data: _______ GPM from _____’ PWL (_____ MSL) after ________ Hours (Primary/Orig. COS)
Test Pump _______ GPM from _____’ PWL (______MSL) after ________ Hours (Alternate COS #1)
Airlift—Bail _______ GPM from _____’ PWL (_______MSL) after ________ Hours (Alternate COS #2)
Test Date: ___________ By:_________________________ Water Level Meas. Device:_________________
Well Recovery Data:_________________________________ Alignment Results:______________________
Driller Firm/Name: ______________________________State Lic.#:___________Driller Well #:__________
Well Comments/Recommendations:___________________________________________________________
Rehab. Data: 1) SWL:_____’ Date:_______ 2) SWL:______’ Date:______ 3) SWL:_____’ Date:_________

Water Sample Taken? 1) Y--N--Date:_________ 2) Y--N--Date:___________ 3) Y--N--Date:____________
Results: 1):___________________________ 2):_______________________ 3):______________________
Video Survey?1). Y--N--Date:____________2). Y--N--Date:____________3). Y--N--Date:______________
Rehab. Procedure (1):______________________________________________________________________
Rehab. Procedure (2):______________________________________________________________________
Rehab. Procedure (3):______________________________________________________________________
1).Specific Capacity:__________ GPM/ft. D.D. @ Pri. COS--__________ GPM/ft.DD @ Alt. COS #______
Raw Water Quality: pH:_____ Fe:_____mg/l--Mn:_____mg/l-Ca Hardness:______mg/l-Coliform?:__Y __N

Sand:______mg/l--DO:_______mg/l-Corrosion Indices: RSI: ________ LSI:_________ CCPP: __________
NO3:_______mg/l-Comments:___________________________________________ Test Date: ___________
Well Pump Data—Original Data Entered-Date: _______ Updated-1) Date:_________ 2) Date:___________

Pump ID#________ Original Installation Date:___________ Pulled(1):__________ Pulled(2):____________
Pump Make:_______________ Model:_______________ Stgs._____Trim:_______SN:_________________
Style of Pump: VTP:___ VSP:____ Driver:_____________________Pump/Curve ID:___________________
Primary COS:________ GPM @ ________’ TDH--Alternate COS:________ GPM @________’ TDH
Max. Pump (Bowl) OD:______ “— Column/Riser Size:______ ” Type:_____________ _
Lengths: Column Length:_______ ’ (+) Bowls:______ ’ (+) Tailpipe/Strainer:______ ’= OAL:________ ’
Shaft/Tube Sizes:_________________Cable Size:________AWG/C.M.-No. of Conductors:____Type:______
Pump Support: Pitless:___ Discharge Head:___ Ell/Tee:___Detail:__________________________________
CV Data/Setting:_______________________________Data Entered By:________________Date:_________
Pump Comments:__________________________________________________________________________
(Refer to Master Form-3 for Driver Data)
1)_______________________________________________________ DATE:___________
RED FLAGS TO CLIENT By:_______________Date:__________ Ack.___________ Date:__________
2)________________________________________________________DATE:___________
RED FLAGS TO CLIENT By:_______________Date:__________ Ack.___________ Date:__________
Figure 1. Master data sheet for inspection of a well and well pump. ENGINEERING continues on page 40

ENGINEERING from page 39
MASTER
MASTER FORM 2—BOOSTER
FORM-2—BOOSTER PUMPPUMP STATION
STATION
Client:_________________________Facility Name:___________________________ ID#_____________
Site Address:_____________________________________________ Legal:___________________________
Pump Data: Original Installation Date:_____________Updated-1) Date:__________ 2) Date:____________
Facility Pumps from:_________________________________ to:___________________________________

Pump Sta. Design TDH: Net Discharge Head:______psi/ft. (+/-) Net Inlet Head:______psi/ft. = ______’ TDH
Pump Sta. NPSHA:__________psia @ ________’ MSL x 2.31 (-) Losses = _______’Net </> ______’ NPSHR
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Unit#____ Make:_______________ Model:____________________________SN:_____________________
Date Installed:______________ (1) Serviced/Rebuilt:____________ (2) Serviced/Rebuilt:________________
Bowl Dia.:______” No. of Stgs.______ Trim:__________ Disch/Inlet Sizes:___________________________
Curve ID:______________COS:_______GPM @ ______’ TDH--____HP-NPSHR:____’ </> NPSHA:_____’
Bowl Length:________ft.-OAL:__________ft. Unit Details:_______________________________________
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(Refer to Master Form-3 for Driver Data)
Additional Issues or Comments:_____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Data Entered By:________________________ Approved:_____________________ Date: _______________
RED FLAGS–ISSUES NEEDING <IMMEDIATE>--<SOON> ATTENTION____________
Date:____________________Details: ________________________________________________________
Unit # ___ Pump/Motor--Unit # ___ Pump/Motor--Unit # __ Pump/Motor--Unit # ____Pump/Motor
Red Flags to Client (By): ______________ Date: ___________ Ack.: ______________Date: ___________
Date:____________________Details:________________________________________________________
Date:____________________Details:________________________________________________________
Figure 2. Master data sheet for inspection of a booster pump station.

MASTER
MASTER FORM 3—DRIVERS
FORM-3—DRIVERS
Client: _______________________ Facility: _______________________________ID#___________
Type of Pump Station: Well: ____Booster: ____ No. of Units: ______Elec.: _____ Other: _________
Unit #:______ Driver Selection(s):_____________________________________________________
Manufacturer: _____________Model:______________________ SN: ________________________
Nameplate HP:______ S.F.:______ Code: _____ Design: _____Voltage: _________ AC/DC--Ph:__
Full Load Amps: _____ P.F.: _____ Eff.(1): ______% @ ______RPM-(2): _____% @ _______RPM
NRR/SRC? ___Y ___N—B.D.: ______” Frame: __________Thrust: __________RPM: _________
Lower Brg.: _____________________O/G-- Upper Brg.: ______________________________O/G
Inverter Duty? __Y __N-VFD? __Y __N-Submersible: Motor Dia.: ______” Cooling Media: A---W
Alternate Construction: _______________________________________________________________
Geardrive: Make: ________________ Model: ________________ SN: _________________________
HP Rating: ____Thrust: ______# Ratio: ____ to _____ Std.____ Combo: __ Redi-Torq: ________VDC
Critical Speed: #1: ________ RPM to _______ RPM--------#2: _______ RPM to _______ RPM
Critical Speed Rejections: _______ RPM to ______ RPM----#2: _______RPM to _______ RPM
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Figure 3. Master data sheet for inspection of drivers. ENGINEERING continues on page 42
ENGINEERING from page 41
Field Data Form—Well/Booster Pump Station WO #:________________
Tech: Date: Time-Start: Stop:
Client: Facility Name:
Client ID: Water Sample to Lab? Yes: ___ No:___ System/ID #:
a—INITIAL PRE-INSPECTION Unit ID#

Pump Type: VTP? Sub? Cent.? --------
Application: Well? Booster? Other? --------
If Well, Determine SWL Volume: Gallons
b—LOCKED OUT/TAGGED OUT? LO/TO?
Winding Res.(3ϕ): T1:T2--T1:T3--T2:T3 Ohms
Insulation Resistance (Megger)(Ohm) MOhms
Lubricants: Leaks? Added? Vol.? --------
Seal/Packing: Add/Adjust Packing? --------
Pre-Inspection Details-Days/Time Off? --------
c—OPERATIONAL INSPECTION Unit ID#
Starting Characteristics: Sec. to Run? Seconds
Vibration Test: (mils)(hertz)(CPM)? ----------
Motor Operating Temperature-Time? °C/F-Min.
C.B./Fuses/Term. Oper. Temp.-Time? °C/F-Min.
Starter Type/Operating Temp.-Time? °C/F-Min.
Seal/Packing: Leakage/Maintenance? --------
Check Motor Cooling–Clean Screens --------
Water Sample Taken? Pumped Time? Y/N-Min.
d—OPERATING/PUMPING DATA Unit ID#
Flow Rate: Curve BEP?:_________ GPM
Suction: =/- Pressure/Lift (SWL) PSI/FT.
Suction: +/- Pressure/Lift (PWL)+ hf PSI/FT.
Discharge: Pressure/Lift (Static) PSI/FT.
Discharge: Pressure/Lift (Online) PSI/FT.
Calculated Net Total Dynamic Head TDH(Ft.)
Water HP = GPM x TDH/3960 WHP
Water Sample Taken? Pumped Time? Y/N-Min.
e—ELECTRICAL DATA—VFD? Unit ID#
Motor Rotational Speed—Syn.? VFD? RPM
Kw-Ph A: ________ //3.6 x “K”:____ kilowatts
Kw-Ph B: ________ // x _____Revs. kilowatts
Kw-Ph C: ________ //in _____Sec. kilowatts
(1)Total Input KW:_______ x 1.34 = IHP(1)
Average Power Factor-Line? Load? P.F. (%)
Current-Phase A: AMPS
Current-Phase B: AMPS
Current-Phase C: AMPS
Current Average—Line? Load? AMPS
Volt-Ph A-B _____ RMS? PEAK? VOLTS
Volt-Ph B-C _____ RMS? PEAK? VOLTS
Volt-Ph A-C: ______ RMS? PEAK? VOLTS
Volts Average: RMS____ Peak____ VOLTS
(2)Calculated IHP using: P.F.-A—V = IHP(2)
Adj. Plant Efficiency–(WHP/IHP) (%)
Red Flags/Notes/Comments:__________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Figure 4. Field site inspection sheet.

Field Data Form—Preventive Maintenance/Service Checklist for Engines and Generators
Client:_ ______________________________________ Facility:_ ____________________________________ Well/Site No:_ ____________
Engine Make and Model:______________________________________________ Cyl.:________ SN:_ ______________________________
Engine Controller:____________________________________________________ SN:___________________________________________
Engine/Panel Readings: “Running” “Off” W.O. #:________________ Date:___________________

Engine Operation Time (Hours) Tech.:_________________________________________
Engine Speed (RPM) ------------ Inspection Date: _______________________________
Engine Oil Pressure (psi) ------------ Previous Inspection:_____________________________
Engine Water Temps (F) (Jkt.) Fuel Type:_ ____________________________________
Engine Gen. Voltage (VDC) ------------
Fuel Storage (Volume): _ _________________________
Engine Battery Voltage (VDC)
Driven Equip:_ __________ Pump ___________ Genset
Battery Trickle Charge (ADC)
Take Compression Readings and Record: Cylinder Number (Facing Fan)
Left Bank: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 (psi)

Right Bank: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 (psi)
❏ Disable-Lock Out/Tag Out Engine/Engine Control–Time:______________ ❏ Restored Engine Control–Time:________________

❏ Drain engine oil & remove filter–Take oil sample, if needed: Sample Extracted?: ❏ Y ❏ N To Lab:_____________________________
❏ Install new oil filter–restore plug & refill crankcase–Wgt:_______________Vol:_ ______________ Gal/Qts–Filter:_ _______________
❏ Clean or replace air filter–Inspect exhaust for loose bolts, gaskets, cracks, etc.–Air Filter:___________________________________
❏ Check, clean, or replace spark(G) or glow plugs(D)–Record No.,Type, and Gap:___________________________________________
❏ Check fuel system—pump, carburetion or injectors & daytank–Replace fuel filter:________________________________________
❏ Check starting & ignition system wiring & controls–Check for Frayed or Cracked Insulation/Loose Connections
❏ Check engine cooling system (air–water)—Record antifreeze mixture: ________________________________________ (%)—(-F)
❏ Check ignition–coil, distributor/solid state ignition, plug wires, and timing–Firing Order: __________________________________
❏ Check all belts for tension & condition–Check Fan & Air Flow–Check Safety Guards–adjust all as needed
❏ Grease & examine all bearings, including driveshaft u-joints, engine clutch, and generator I/O bearings
❏ Check engine during operation for exterior or hidden/exposed oil leaks under pressure–repair as needed
❏ Check all safety shutdowns and record engine operating & shutdown levels: Operating Oil Temp.: ________________________ °F
Shutdown: Engine oil pressure_ __________ psi–Engine water temperature____________ F—Overcrank: ____________ Seconds
❏ If necessary, adjust engine valves and check/replace valve cover gasket for leaks:_ _______________________________________
❏ Check engine mounts/vibration isolators–Tighten Bolts/Nuts–Check Engine Support/Base for Cracks or Breaks
❏ Inspect turbocharger, if applicable–Clean Crankcase Breathers: _ _____________________________________________________
❏ Verify/Test Generator: Voltage:_______________ Hz:______________ Load Bank Test? ❏ Y ❏ N Amps:_______________________
❏ Verify/Test Geardrive: Oil Level:________ Oil Cooling Flow: _________ Oil Temp._ ______ F–Clutch:________ Voltage:_ ______ VDC
❏ Verify/Modify Engine Exercise Frequency: _________________ days–_ _________________ minutes of exercise—Auto—Manual
❏ Verify Engine Auto-Start Cycle: Start T.D. _ ___________ Sec.–Warmup: _____________ Sec.–Verify Auto Louvers:_ ______________
❏ Verify Engine/Generator/Pump Online Performance/Vibration Levels:__________________________________ (mils)(CPM)(Hertz)
❏ Verify ATS-(Generator): Switchover:________________ Sec. Switchback:_______________ Sec. Engine Cooldown:__________ Min.
❏ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
❏ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Comments:___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Recommendations/RED FLAGS:_ _________________________________________________________________________________
Lead Technician(s):______________________________________________________________ Date:__________________________
Figure 5. Field site checklist sheet. ENGINEERING continues on page 44

ENGINEERING from page 43 client of an impending visit. to desired operating temperatures. This
adequate return on investment without This usually provides enough notice is believed important to ensure a water
overcharging a client, is to develop to permit operational transfer to other fa- quality sample extracted from the well
a cost rate for the “Base Inspection,” cilities, followed by an orderly shutdown represents an actual sample of fresh and
along with billing extra per-hour rates of the well/pump station and recovery of unadulterated water from the aquifer
that include individual charges for a well to static conditions and cooling of and is not a sample that has spent exces-
tasks or items not required for each motors and other electrical equipment. sive residence time within the wellbore.
inspection, such as flow or water level b—Locked Out/Tagged Out: As far Due to factors surrounding possible
measurements or use and setup of other as safety is concerned, this step may be oxygenation, sedimentation, and pre-
devices (where none are present), cali- the most important. By listing this step cipitation, the results obtained from a
brated gauges, or consumables such as as an individual procedure, the techni- water sample that has been exposed to
packing, oil, or grease. cian is expected not only to verify the significant time and the accompanying
For what it’s worth, after a three- unit is off, but implement the appropri- environmental factors occurring in a
month initial trial period we eventually ate “lockout/tagout” procedures before typical wellbore may easily distort or
arrived at a typical average total time for beginning any work potentially harmful negate test results. This becomes partic-
our PM program around 1.88 hours for to the technician. ularly important when obtaining water
a single well or pump installation to an samples to evaluate possible causes of
c—Operational Inspection: After all well issues or the optimum well reha-
average of 1.66 hours per unit for multi-
elements of the pre-inspection have been bilitation chemicals and procedures to
ple pumps at one site. This generally
completed, the operational inspection use for a given well and was always
resulted in a billing time averaging
is conducted. Once again, this not only an established element of the protocol
about 2 to 3 hours for a single well/
permits a progressive and orderly exam- whenever obtaining raw water samples
pump facility up to 6.5 to 8 hours for a
ination of the plant in a safe environment, from pumping wells.
four-pump booster or well pump station.
but ensures the prior lockout/tagout pro-
e—Electrical Data: The data obtained
Field Data Form cedures have been removed and the unit
for electrical readings is a function re-
An effective PM program is built on has been restored to a functional status,
which tends to remove any likelihood of lated to the type of system and whether
developing a database of past performance power readings can be obtained from
and operating conditions along with a trig- forgetting to reactivate the unit.
onsite watthour, clamp/clip-on types
ger to identify any errant operational con- d—Operating/Pumping Data: of power meters, or derived from the
ditions to provide advance notice to the Obtaining the data in this category is known horsepower relationship that ex-
client of impending failure or those issues generally a matter of obtaining readings ists between power factor, voltage, and
requiring immediate attention. once the unit is operating and all well or amperage. In either case, determining
Our program was established and pump operating conditions have stabi- the associated water and input horse-
functioned with these goals in mind lized. This is critical for obtaining mea- power, and thus the plant efficiency, is
as the primary objective, along with a surements such as pumping water levels simply a matter of conducting accurate
specific set of criteria to provide a rea- and operating temperatures of motors observations of various operating pa-
sonable uniformity of cost expectations and related electrical components. rameters and employing a few funda-
to clients. For those who wish to receive Typically, adding the observed mental equations.
some general guidelines as to what pa- pumping water level lift (in feet) with Whether these calculations are per-
rameters to look for when establishing a the operating head for wells or the net formed in the field or later in the office,
PM program, I offer the following. difference between the suction (inlet) following this type of test procedure
Referring to Figure 4, starting at the and discharge head for booster pumps on every visit ensures a uniform set of
top and working down: (again, in feet) provides a close approxi- criteria is used for each inspection. This
Introduction and Header: The mation of the total dynamic head. goes a long way toward ensuring accu-
header includes the typical information Lastly, space has been provided at rate and meaningful data is collected for
you would expect on a form of this type the bottom of the pumping data to indi- each unit and for each site visit. This
such as client name, facility location and cate whether a water sample has been provides the ability to determine and
address, technician’s name, date along taken or not. This is critical for a water track unit and system performance and
with time work started and stopped, and well since the position and time pumped efficiency over a long span of time.
other information specific to the tasks. shown in this question is both inten- Finally, the bottom of Master Form 1,
tional and critical for the indicated time Master Form 2, and the Field Data Form
a—Initial Pre-Inspection: The area must be adequate to provide sufficient provides space for comments and red
for the pre-inspection includes the work “purging” of the well to occur or at least flags. Red flags are emphasized to in-
normally conducted while the unit is two full raw volume exchanges of water dicate situations representing an imme-
disabled. This is more important than within the wellbore. diate or short-term condition that may
may be apparent since performing the Generally for most wells, this re- present a risk to equipment or personnel.
pre-inspection and system examination quired an operational period of only 5 to The intent is all red flags will be docu-
is generally conducted immediately 15 minutes. Coincidentally, this is also mented by the field technician and trans-
upon arrival and up to one to two days the minimum amount of time needed for ferred and recorded to the appropriate
following advance notification to the most electrical components to elevate master form for notification to the client
installation will also track water quality This is particularly true for hidden
DACUM Codes issues and the potential for well plugging, types of deep well pumps, such as verti-
To help meet your professional needs, this especially for biological or mineral in- cal turbine or submersible pumps. These
column covers skills and competencies crusting material. Obtaining a water sam- factors are in addition to the real ben-
found in DACUM charts for drillers, pump ple during the test procedure and having efits gained from implementing a PM
installers, and geothermal contractors. PI it analyzed for the water quality param- program with the basic goal to provide
eters common to biological and mineral an enhanced and scheduled maintenance
refers to the pumps chart. The letter and
growth can assist in scheduling needed and check on the condition of the well,
number immediately following is the skill
well maintenance as well as pump repair. pump, or driver.
on the chart covered by the column. This
The use of pumping plant perfor- In addition to the data forms, other
column covers:
mance, whether in a well or booster ap- firms may wish to set up forms for eval-
PIE-18, 22; PIF-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; plication, can also be used for tracking uating and servicing other equipment
PIG-3, 8, 10 loss of pump performance, increased and components used in water systems,
More information on DACUM and the charts load vs. theoretical horsepower (de- such as control valves, filtration sys-
are available at www.NGWA.org/Certification creased overall efficiency), and other tems, and control systems.
and click on “Exam Information.” conditions which may lead to a cata-
strophic and sudden failure. This concludes the short series on
to determine any desired further action. In many cases—often due to simple establishing a preventive maintenance
A second Field Data Form (Figure 5) ignorance, personnel overload, or time program. I hope you can use some of the
has been added as a guide for those also constraints—operating personnel may information I have provided as a guide
charged with routine service and main- not be familiar with or recognize the or outline for your own program.
tenance of diesel or gasoline engines need to conduct routine maintenance on Until next time, work safe and smart.
used as primary, backup, or emergency pumping equipment. WWJ
sources of power. Again, the informa- This not only creates a situation
tion and data important to your firm can where the equipment is neglected and
Ed Butts, PE, is the chief engineer at 4B
be customized on the form. doesn’t receive regular or scheduled Engineering & Consulting, Salem, Oregon.
maintenance, but also a condition where He has more than 40 years of experience
Using PM Data to an early warning or advanced indication in the water well business, specializing in
Determine Need for of impending failure may be offset and engineering and business management.
Possible Well or Pump prevented by a few simple repairs. He can be reached at epbpe@juno.com.
Rehabilitation
If a PM program is properly devel-
oped and conducted, with emphasis on sentry i open-air system
a sufficient but not excessive interval of
inspection, the capability of using a pro- Protecting Your Family
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By testing and recording various static
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This data, when tracked carefully
over time and during a uniform time of
Methane
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immediate or scheduled well rehabilita-
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ACT LIKE A SALES PRO
FIVE AUDITION SECRETS

Make a winning sales impression with these tips from the pros.
JULIE HANSEN
I 3. Ask unique questions

try not to make snap judgments. But I do. And apparently
so do a lot of other people.
Questions are a great way to engage potential customers,
Research studies have found we make several major decisions
but avoid asking the same questions everyone else does.
about another person in the first few seconds of meeting them.
It is not your customer’s job to teach you their business.
Decisions like: Is this person trustworthy? Likable? Confident?
Do your homework so you can ask the kind of questions your
In sales, this can affect everything from how a customer
customer feels are interesting and they want to answer. Questions
listens to you to whether they decide to work with you or not.
like these will make an impression that immediately connects
So how do you make sure your first impression in sales is
you with a customer.
helping you—and not hurting you?
Instead of the typical “Tell me about your business”—
Actors live and die by first impressions. When auditioning
try leading with an insightful question like “I see you just
for a role, an actor has to quickly stand out and prove themself
expanded into three more states. How is that impacting you
in order to get a chance to be heard. In fact, a casting director
and your company?”
may stop an actor as quickly as 20 seconds into the audition if
they’re not impressed. 4. Frontload your best stuff
Casting directors are no different than many of our potential Actors who take too long to get to their best material often
customers: busy people with a limited amount of time and many lose out on good roles. Salespeople who wait until the end of
people, groups, and things vying for their attention. While a cus- their pitch or conversation only then to present their most
tomer may not physically stop you mid-pitch (although it’s been impactful message also lower their chances of success.
known to happen!), they can mentally check out anytime. Instead, give your customer a coming preview of what they
So how do you quickly demonstrate to your prospect why can expect from working with you by delivering upfront a
you should be heard in those first few seconds? Here are five value proposition, a key benefit, or a customer success story.
audition secrets for a winning first impression in sales.
5. Exhibit confidence
1. Don’t warm up on your customer
Casting directors and customers alike can sense a lack of
A professional actor would never walk into an audition confidence in those first few seconds—and it can cause them
without being warmed up and “stage ready.” An actor knows to question your ability to provide value.
there is no ramp-up time as the casting director is evaluating Much of this is communicated nonverbally through the
him or her the second they walk in the room. way you carry yourself, your facial expression, eye contact,
An actor’s preparation involves not just knowing the material, and the sound, tone, and quality of your voice.
but also preparing their voice and body so they can deliver their Exhibiting confidence starts with believing you have
lines effectively. something of value to offer. That thought alone can change
Salespeople too often use those first few minutes of their your body language, the way you talk, and the way people
presentation or pitch to warm up on their customer. Take a cue respond to you.
from actors—arrive stage ready to meet with your customer. People want to work with people who they trust can get the
2. Show some personality job done. Confidence (not cockiness!) can help build that trust.
In a competitive market you can’t rely on your product
alone to sell itself. As a salesperson you are the lightning First impressions are too often last impressions. Apply
rod that connects your product, message, and value to the these five audition secrets when you first meet with a
customer in a way that inspires them to listen and take action. customer. They will give you the confidence to create a first
And it’s your personality—your thoughts, emotions, and impression and memorable experience that increases your
ideas—that a customer will connect with first, so don’t hide chances for sales success—right on cue. WWJ
behind your product! Julie Hansen is a professional sales trainer, speaker, and author.
Make it easy for your customer to get to know you right She authored the book ACT Like a Sales Pro in 2011 and has been
away. The way you personably present a short story, an inter- featured in Selling Power, Entrepreneur, and Sales and Service
esting observation, or an ear-catching statement can open the Excellence magazines. She can be reached at julie@actingforsales.com
door to a memorable conversation and lasting relationship. and www.actingforsales.com.

Industry NEWSMAKERS
BUSINESS GROWTH cided on April 24, 2018, to distribute all process of searching for and purchasing
P&M Supply, a supplier of pump shares of Epiroc AB to the shareholders used mining and construction equip-
shaft materials in Lubbock, Texas, of Atlas Copco AB. ment. Featuring a variety of quality
has become a member of the Banner ON THE MOVE
pre-owned machines along with finance
Companies. P&M will now be known options, www.epirocmarketplace.com
as Banner P&M Supply Inc. Combined Boart connects customers with solutions such
with the capabilities of multiple Banner Longyear as drill rigs, loaders and trucks, rock
production facilities in Illinois, Ohio, relocated its drilling tools, and hydraulic attachments
and North Carolina, Banner now be- corporate to help supplement their equipment
comes North America’s largest producer headquar- lineup.
of pump shaft quality bar materials. ters to a
RETIREMENT
The shares of Epiroc AB, a leading new location in West Valley City, Utah,
productivity partner for the mining, a suburb of Salt Lake City. Founded in Dave Williams, a past
infrastructure, and natural resources in- 1890 in Johannesburg, South Africa, the National Ground Water
dustries, have started trading on Nasdaq drilling products and services company Association and Supplier
Stockholm in Sweden. This marks the relocated to the Salt Lake City area in Board member, retired
start of Epiroc as a fully independent 2005. The new headquarters joins the from Goodin Co. on June
company following its separation from operations center, which opened in 2017 29. Williams, manager of
the Atlas Copco Group. Atlas Copco an- combining several Boart Longyear sites the water systems division Dave Williams
nounced in January 2017 that the Group from around the Salt Lake Valley. The for Goodin in St. Paul,
would split into two companies in 2018: new facility now houses a manufac- Minnesota, began his
Atlas Copco, focusing on industrial cus- turing plant, distribution and service career at the company in 1972. He has
tomers, and Epiroc, focusing on mining, center, and engineering and drilling ser- worked in the groundwater industry as
infrastructure, and natural resources vices personnel. a wholesaler working with water well
customers. In the United States, Epiroc contractors and as a manufacturer’s
NEWS ON THE WEB
began operating as an independent busi- representative calling on the wholesale
ness on December 1, 2017. The Annual Epiroc USA LLC launched Market- trade.
General Meeting of Atlas Copco AB de- place, a website that simplifies the Williams served on the NGWA
Board of Directors from 2002 to 2005,
and then again from 2014 to 2016. He
also served on the Suppliers Section
Board from 2002 to 2006, then again
from 2008 to 2016. In addition, Williams
served on the NGWA Foundation for
Groundwater Board in 2004 and 2005.
Williams also served on the Minnesota
Water Well Association Board of
Directors and was a member of the
International Ground Source Heat Pump
Association and Minnesota Onsite
Wastewater Association.
IN MEMORIAM
Gordon Winifred Caster

passed away on May 1.
He was 83. Caster, of
Jamestown, New York,
continued his family
business in 1966 as a
water well contractor Gordon
and CEO of Caster Winifred Caster
Well Drilling. He had
a talent for fabricating
steel into useful tools and equipment
for the business.

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August 2018 29-November 1. Fracture Trace and Lineament Analysis:
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October 2018 ngwa.org, www.GroundwaterWeek.com DARCY, McELLHINEY
2-3. Groundwater and Agriculture: Meeting the 6-7. Groundwater/Surface Water Interactions: Field and
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, Seepage (short course). Las Vegas, Nevada. (800) 551-7379,
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Meeting Beach Blast North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org,
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DRILLING FLUIDS NGWA/WaterWellJournal.com 55 www.aymcdonald.com
Wyo-Ben 11 WaterWellJournal.com C.R.I. Fluid Systems 9
www.wyoben.com PIPE FITTINGS, BRASS www.crigroups.us
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(800) 661-9190 PITLESS ADAPTERS
Wilo USA IBC
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Yaskawa America 37 www.efficiencyproduction.com Wolf Pumps 49
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SEMCO 35 www.aymcdonald.com Wilo USA IBC
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Water Systems Division 18
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A.Y. McDonald 7
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A.Y. McDonald 7 QUALITY, DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT
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Wilo USA IBC
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www.webtrol.com
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Wilo USA IBC
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Weber Industries 17
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GEFCO/King Oil Tools 11
Mud Puppy 23 www.gefco.com
Wilo USA IBC
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TDH Manufacturing IFC
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www.aymcdonald.com
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Star Iron Works 15 Flomatic 24 Flomatic 24
www.starironworks.com (800) 833-2040 (800) 833-2040
SAFETY, TRENCH SHORING VALVES, BACKWASH VALVES, FREEZE PROTECTION
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TANK TEES Flomatic 24 VALVES, NONMETAL
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profitability—a battle that will almost focuses on drilling rigs and contains the
always be lost. annual WWJ Heavy Equipment Directory.
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