Water Well Journal

It's always a challenge to walk people through their systems to get an idea of what's going on so we can diagnose the problem before we get out there. The more information they can give you, the better off they are when you get there. Sandra Baldwin, CPI, in "Back to the Basics", page 16 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates six fatalities and 812 injuries occur each year among employees involved in construction work—including the construction and repair of water wells —in confined spaces. Jerome E. Spear, CSP, CIH, in "Confined Spaces in Construction", page 52 March PUNCH LIST The April issue of Water Well Journal focuses on water quality and water treatment and will feature an article on how treatment and quality enhancement can be a diversification opportunity. There's a long way to go, but progress has been made.… People are gradually recognizing groundwater's importance for food and water security, as well as for the environment. We hope to speed this education process along. Rosemarie Alley in "Water Well Journal Q&A", page 30 The pressure tank is by far the most critical component and the one that normally is the most maintenance-intensive part of the water system. Denis Chevalier in "Working with Older Pump Systems", page 21 Small business owners should not treat income taxes as a once-a-year event. Rather, tax planning should be a year-round activity. Waiting until the last minute limits your money-saving options. Alexandra Walsh, in "Tax Tips for Small Businesses", page 54 waterwelljournal.com 80 March 2017 WWJ As the system professional, you can set up notification for your customers' smart VFD to be sent directly to you. Imagine calling your customers and informing them you will be making a service call before they are even aware of the problem. Ben Painter In "Are You Well Connected?", page 27

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