Topography Played Key Role in Bacterial Consumption of Deepwater Horizon Spill Scientists document how geology and biology worked together after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, where bacterial blooms consumed almost all the deepwater methane plumes. Using an innovative computer model, they demonstrate the respective roles of underwater topography, currents and bacteria in the Gulf of Mexico.
What are the UK’s Prospects for Sustaining High-quality Ground Water? Intensive agriculture practices developed during the past century have helped improve food security for many people, but also have added to nitrate pollution in surface and ground waters. New research has looked at water-quality measurement over the last 140 years to track this problem in the Thames River basin.
Another Record-Setting NGWA Show The recent National Ground Water Association’s Ground Water Expo took place Nov. 29 through Dec. 2, and organizers’ lofty expectations were met – and then some.
by GregEttling
Backreaming through Rock This project, located just outside of Florence, Ky., was to install a 506-foot section of 18-inch DR11 HDPE material that would eliminate a pump station, and convert the existing sewer from a forced main to gravity flow.
Foundation Project Milestone The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Wolf Creek Dam Foundation Remediation Project recently reached a significant 500,000-hour achievement.
Horizontal directional drilling can be a challenge
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Written by renowned industry authority Robert Pelikan, this CD provides easy-to-understand insight into complete residential water systems. Also included is a water systems suppliers directory of companies that provide the equipment and tools of the industry. And to help use the “The Fundamentals of Pumped Water Systems” as a training tool, the CD also features a quiz to measure one’s understanding of the material. CLICK on the CD title to view the table of contents.
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