Horizontal Directional Drilling for Massive Municipal Water Improvement Project A massive water infrastructure overhaul currently taking place in the Indiana city of Martinsville is using horizontal directional drilling and CertainTeed Certa-Lok C900/RJ PVC pipe to minimize disruption to residential areas and farmland. The 21,000-foot project involves replacing old cast iron potable water pipes, and connecting the community’s rural homes with the City of Martinsville water supply.
Pesticides Persist in Ground Water Numerous studies
over the past four decades have established that pesticides can move downward
to reach the water table at detectable concentrations. This study found that
the pesticides detected most frequently in shallow ground-water samples were
predominantly from two classes of herbicides.
In a Hurricane’s Aftermath Water well owners need to take special precautions and actions in the aftermath of hurricanes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statement concerning the steps that should be taken to ensure a safe return to water well operation.
Infrastructure Technology Innovations Time Domain Reflectometry is a remote-sensing electrical measurement technique that has been used for many years to determine the spatial location and nature of various objects.
Rehabilitation of Injection and Extraction Wells When performance monitoring data suggest decreases in injection or extraction well efficiency below acceptable levels, the well will require rehabilitation to return it to optimal flow rates.
Siting, Drilling, and Construction of Water Supply Wells You get professional and expert guidance in all aspects of water-well siting and drilling. A wealth of engineering data for design and construction, plus dozens of photographs and drawings, are included. The book describes and illustrates all common drilling methods, geophysical logging, and field testing. Well development, which may be the most important part of the well-drilling process for assuring well productivity and long life, is covered in detail.
The book is designed to be a practical reference. Well operation and maintenance, including pump and motor maintenance, record keeping, water quality monitoring, and common operational problems, are explained thoroughly. Retail Price: $ 187.00 USD
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