Water Well Journal
Issue link: https://read.dmtmag.com/i/557876
Featured ARTICLES 16 Design for Drought and Climate Change By Donald P. Hanson, RG, and Marvin F. Glotfelty, RG Flexibility is key when installing a water well system today. 21 Well Construction Material Selection Criteria By Roger Miller and Martha Silks, PG Selection should fit site and operational conditions to ensure optimal life. 27 Saving Water for a Drier Day By Lana Straub ASR systems and their uses: A conversation with experts 30 Overcome Grouting Challenges By Jennifer Strawn Avoid grouting headaches by choosing the right sealant for the job. 35 Case Study: Don't Just Settle with Poor Water Pressure By Sarah Baum Families are running dishwashers, showers, and washing machines without loss of pressure. SEPTEMBER 2015 VOL. 69, NO. 9 About the cover: A well six miles east of Wheatland, Wyoming, is completed from Downey Drilling Inc. with Laramie Peak in the background. The borehole was 30 inches and 602 feet with 18-inch casing and Johnson stainless steel screen and Northern Filter media pack. It had cement grout to surface and was drilled and completed in less than 48 hours. The owner is Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Laramie River Power Station. The project manager for Downey Drilling was Doug Miller and Trihydro Corp. was an engineering firm on the job. Photo submitted by Thomas Downey, CWD/PI, of Downey Drilling in Lexington, Nebraska. waterwelljournal.com 2 September 2015 WWJ