Water Well Journal
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Colorado, notes: "Consensus decisions can be difficult. The process brings many views to the standard and you do not always end up with a clear direction while trying to make everyone happy." When asked what advice he has for those who are new to the standard development process, Hanna says, "Be patient." Hunter advises, "Be active and participate." The process makes sure all stake- holders are represented and everyone has their chance to participate, without one person's viewpoint dominating the discussion. It is rewarding to participate as a task group member because your time and expertise leads to a document that is nationally accredited as the word of the industry. Not to mention, it's fun. Every participant I've spoken to has learned something from their time in standard development, and it fosters a network with fellow professionals across the nation—and sometimes the globe. I hope you join me in working on the ANSI standard for water well pumping systems. WWJ WWJ October 2015 13 Twitter @WaterWellJournl the DR can drill without fluids the DR can drill without fluids el, glacial till, and boulder v a gra e bee v t DR drills ha emos or F w er in lo er in lo t a t w t w ec ec t o de o de y t y t s the abilit s, the abilit es the li thod minimiz he DR me s. T r edly in some of th t epea en re v o n pro ed ed. v o tions is impr tions is impro orma orma w f w f -flo flo w tion and aqu cula s circ elihood of los k erb v ed o t onsolida t unc oughes he t tion. Because tamina on s-c os er cro uif tions, including sand orma den f bur e d, o drill. Canada ( 1.9190 .66 1.800 or call fo , visit e o learn mor To y t a er w t t be ti oduc o the pro tributions t on c s Dual ' t emos or , F 9 7 e 19 Sinc s orldwi (W 5.5800 3.29 1.40 .S.A.) a/U DR ca/ t. emos or or t a y of opera ofitabilit y and pr ivit ed on the ere e deliv v otary drills ha R y , wing numbe Eng DE ) de o or a gro . F orldwide w . e ormanc er perf t t omise of be e pro p s simply no try e indus c esour or the r ed solutions f ineer ESIGN. BUILD. PERFORM. e' ther s, or t ac tra on er of c e significan o make tinue t on y c he T o . y . t Jessica Rhoads is the NGWA industry practices administrator. In her third year with the Association, Rhoads coordinates the development of industry standards and best suggested practices, as well as the NGWA Voluntary Certification Program. Prior to joining NGWA, she was an intern with the Ohio Geological Survey at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. She can be reached at jrhoads@ngwa.org.