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News and information for today's drilling
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December 2009
In This Issue:
- Satellites Reveal Significant Ground Water Loss in California
- Trough Deposits on Mars Point to Complex Hydrologic Past
- Iowa Private Water Well Study Results Released
- Grundfos Pumps and Water Missions International Collaborate
- Schramm to Host Geothermal Training Course, Rig School
- Arsenic Ground Water Remediation Efforts Awarded
- Developing a System to Improve the Use of Hydraulic Fracturing
- Troubleshooting Common Water System Problems
- Opportunities in Geothermal Heat Pump System Installation
- Test Procedures Approved by EPA
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Satellites Reveal Significant Ground Water Loss in California
New space observations reveal that since Oct. 2003, the aquifers for California's primary agricultural region and its major mountain water source have lost nearly enough water combined to fill Lake Mead, America's largest reservoir. The findings, based on satellite data, reflect California's extended drought and increased pumping of ground water for human uses, such as irrigation.
(Credit: Photo by Agricultural Sustainability Institute, UC Davis.)
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Trough Deposits on Mars Point to Complex Hydrologic Past
New evidence for multiple, water-related geologic processes on Mars has been reported.
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Credit: NASA/JPL/University of Arizona.
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Iowa Private Water Well Study Results Released
The newly released survey, which examined the water quality of private rural drinking water wells in the state, shows continuing problems with nitrate and bacterial contamination.
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Grundfos Pumps and Water Missions International Collaborate
Leadership of Water Missions International and Grundfos recently met at the world headquarters of Grundfos Pumps Corp. to explore new ideas for bringing clean drinking water to impoverished people throughout the world.
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Credit: Grundfos Pumps.
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Schramm to Host Geothermal Training Course, Rig School
Drill rig manufacturer Schramm Inc. will sponsor and host the IGSPHA Drillers Training Course PLUS Feb. 22-24 at its factory in West Chester, Pa. The course will be followed by an optional Schramm school on operation, maintenance and safety of geothermal rigs Feb. 25-26.
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Arsenic Ground Water Remediation Efforts Awarded
Arup SenGupta, Ph.D., has won a 2009 Astellas USA Foundation Award, which is given to individuals who have made significant scientific research contributions that improve public health.
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Credit: The American Chemical Society.
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Efforts to Improve the Use of Hydraulic Fracturing
Three scientists are developing a new treatment for cleaning water used in shale-gas production.
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Troubleshooting Common Water System Problems
Finding and fixing problems with water well systems is like detective work - sometimes the clues are obvious and sometimes not, but knowing what to look for is key, said expert Mark Campbell in a workshop at the 2009 NGWA Expo.
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Opportunity in Geothermal Forecasted
Geothermal heat pump systems have been an excellent value in the past, but factors today have created a "perfect storm" of business opportunity for those willing to design and install them, said presenters at the 2009 Geothermal Diversification and Drilling Forum.
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Test Procedures Approved by EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted nationwide approval to three In-Situ RDO optical dissolved oxygen methods under the alternate test procedure (ATP) process.
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Credit: In-Situ Inc.
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| January 5-6
Idaho Ground Water Association Convention
Boise, Idaho
208-888-0988
www.igwa.info
January 7-9
Colorado Water Well Contractors Association Conference
Colorado Springs, Colo.
303-759-2294
www.cwwca.org
January 13-15
Wisconsin Water Well Association Ground Water Conference
Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
608-875-2061
www.wisconsinwaterwell.com
January 14-15
Louisiana Ground Water Association Convention & Trade Show
Alexandria, La.
225-229-0666
www.lgwa.org
January 14-15
Utah Ground Water Association Convention
Murray, Utah
435-623-3387
January 15-16
New Mexico Ground Water Association General Meeting
Albuquerque, N.M.
505-867-9500
www.nmgwa.org
January 19
Accredited Geothermal Installer Certification Training
Natick, Mass.
800-393-2044
www.heatspring.com
January 19-20
Empire State Water Well Drillers Annual Meeting
Rome, N.Y.
315-339-8960
www.nywelldriller.org
January 21-22
Kansas Ground Water Association Convention & Trade Show
Hutchinson, Kan.
620-548-2669
www.kgwa.org
January 24-27
Minnesota Water Well Association Tradeshow & Convention
Rochester, Minn.
651-290-6260
www.mwwa.org
January 26-29
Texas Ground Water Association Convention
San Marcos, Texas
512-471-7437
www.tgwa.org
January 27-29
Wyoming Water Well Association Convention
Casper, Wyo.
307-788-1530
www.wywaterwell.org
January 28-29
Iowa Water Well Association Convention & Trade Show
Coralville, Iowa
515-243-1558
www.iwwa.org
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