Water Well Journal

WWJ March 2023 n 3 Winner of EXCEL and APEX awards for 20 consecutive years, with 39 total awards, the most in the groundwater industry. Featured COLUMNISTS WWJ DEPARTMENTS 46 Plan for Success By Ronald B. Peterson Water Well Pump Basics It is imperative you do research and answer key questions when selecting a pump. 48 All Things Hammers and Bits By LaTisha Shipman Show Your Hammer Some Love Taking care of drilling hammers can help take care of the bottom line. 50 Engineering Your Business By Ed Butts, PE, CPI Electrical Motor Circuit Protection Part 3(a). Circuit Breakers 56 Safety Matters By Alexandra Walsh Machine Guarding and Power Tool Safety It is critical that best practices are always followed when using machinery and tools on the job. 58 Groundwater & Wells By Thom Hanna, PG Goals of Well Development Well development is the most important part of well design and construction. 62 People at Work By Alexandra Walsh Exit Interviews for a Small Business These are worth conducting because they can lead to important changes. The views expressed in the columns are the authors' opinions based on their professional experience. 4 First Up The Horses Have It Good 6 Editor's Note Well-Rounded 7 In This Issue 10 WWJ Closeup Russ Hackmann, Webtrol 12 Industry Newsline Water well contractor provides recession-proofing tips 16 The Log NGWA announces Monte Richardson certified as Master Groundwater Contractor 18 Now on Water Well Journal.com 64 Industry Newsmakers Xylem Inc. acquires Evoqua for $7.5 billion 65 Coming Events 66 Featured Products 70 Classified Marketplace 75 Index of Advertisers 76 Punch List facebook.com/WaterWellJournal 25

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