Water Well Journal

Regardless of the specific well design being implemented or the particular well development technique being used, it is always important to monitor the progress of the well development so an informed decision can be made as to when the well development is complete. Marvin F. Glotfelty, RG in "The Impact of Annulus Width on Well Performance", page 38 The rig is a lot smaller, burns less fuel on site, and produces a smaller footprint. We'll be using less energy and be more efficient. Our fuel savings and manpower savings over time will factor into that rig. Augie Guardino in "Green Is Efficient and Efficient Is Green", page 21 PUNCH LIST The September issue of Water Well Journal focuses on drilling rigs and contains the annual WWJ Heavy Equipment Directory. It will contain feature articles on registration fees and excise taxes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. But whether you operate a jackhammer or drill rig—hearing loss is preventable. Alexandra Walsh in "Protection from Workplace Noise", page 44 waterwelljournal.com 64 n August 2020 WWJ The groundwater professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers have been an unrecognizable essential service which has kept the water flowing during this pandemic and will continue to provide these services in the years ahead. Jeffrey A. Smith, MGWC in "Water Well Journal Q&A", page 32 Solar only works when the sun is shining. Wind only works when the wind is blowing. Geothermal works all the time. The end-user invests in the most efficient heating and cooling system and the carbon dioxide footprint for the planet has been reduced. Chauncey H. Leggett, CWD/PI in "WWJ Closeup", page 11 Young people, don't write off us old-timers as over the hill and out of touch. You might be surprised by how many of us may have faced that particular problem you're currently enduring and could help you. Ed Butts, PE, CPI in "Two Types of Isolation", page 46

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