Water Well Journal
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to monitor other groups of bacteria beyond coliforms is valid due to the great influence they can have within the well envi- ronment. The task of selecting the proper tests for bacterial monitor- ing can be daunting given the sheer volume of tests available, the levels of information provided, and the costs associated with them. However, the best approach is one that can account for the greatest number of influential organisms within a rea- sonable time frame at an acceptable cost. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2015. Surveil- lance for Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water—United States, 2011–2012. Atlanta, Geor- gia: CDC. Duderstadt, Eric. 2013. "Customize Biological Testing for Best Results." Opflow 39, no. 2: 20-22. Schnieders, Michael. 2015. "Well Testing: Regulatory vs. Maintenance." Water Well Journal 69, no. 5: 23-25. Give your customers peace of mind when it comes to their water well systems by offering them an inspection and maintenance service contract. Routine maintenance cannot only lead to a water well system running efficiently for years, but it can build good rapport with your customers…and help to generate some revenue to add to your bottom line. NGWA's new General Contract for Residential Water Well Inspection and Maintenance Services discusses the terms necessary to create a contract, provides a sample for you to use, and includes articles from Water Well Journal® detailing how such contracts can help you grow revenue. Downloadable PDF Catalog #D967 NGWA member price FREE Nonmember price $75.00 Order your copy today. Improve customer service and increase your revenue at the same time! ! ! Eric Duderstadt is an environmental biologist with Water Systems Engineering Inc. of Ottawa, Kansas, where he works as a consultant. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology at Ottawa University in 2007 and has since become certified as a corrosion technician within the National Association of Corrosion Engineers. He also works within the firm's research department and investigative laboratory centering on microbiology and chemistry. Duderstadt can be reached at eduderstadt @h2osystems.com. WWJ WWJ July 2016 23 Twitter @WaterWellJournl