Water Well Journal

September 2016

Water Well Journal

Issue link: https://read.dmtmag.com/i/715953

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 11 of 81

In this ISSUE T he September issue of Water Well Journal focuses on heavy equipment and features WWJ 's annual heavy equipment directory. The "2016 Heavy Equipment Directory" found on page 31 features product details and contact information for industry manufacturers of drilling rigs, water trucks/rig tenders, pump hoists/service trucks, and backhoes/trenchers. It is a one- stop shop for you when it's time to make that next important purchase for your company. Freelance writer Jennifer Strawn covers disposing of drilling spoils in a feature story titled "A Solid Choice" on page 19. Disposing of spoils can get tough on occasion, and when that is the case, solidification may be an option ideal for the job. There are different options when it comes to disposing of drilling spoils, including hauling liquid waste, centrifuge dewatering, land/farming applications, and solidification. Strawn points out no one option is best and the right choice may depend on the job. She adds solidification is one to consider when regulations or size of the job hinder the other options and goes over how to solidify spoils from a drilling job. In the latest installment of Drawing from the Well, columnist Gary Shawver, MGWC, discusses why grouting is vital to ensure safe drinking water for users of well systems in the column titled "Grouting Isn't 'Just Grouting'" on page 46. Shawver maintains one can drill the straightest hole, put in the best casing to the proper depth, use a good screen and gravel pack, etc., but if they don't do a good grout job, they haven't really provided anything for their customer. His column then goes over cement- and bentonite-based grouts, their characteristics, and their advantages for use in certain settings. Shawver points out both have their place and his firm uses both, depending on the job site setting. WWJ Senior Editor Mike Price talks with Kevin Christensen, president of Palmer Bit Co. in Williston, North Dakota, in a Water Well Journal Q&A on page 22. The Q&A centers on a topic which hasn't been covered in recent memory—the cost savings of retipping drill bits and how to tell when to send them in for repair. Christensen estimates close to 40% of his business is the retipping of drill bits. He believes it should be higher if contractors were more focused on the upkeep of their bits. When it comes to bit mainte- nance, Christensen says contractors weigh the time spent tripping out of a borehole against saving bit costs. In the sidebar article David Henrich, CWD/PI, CVCLD, vice president of Bergerson-Caswell Inc. in Maple Plain, Minnesota, discusses the cost savings his company finds using refurbished bits as opposed to new ones. Columnist Jerome Spear, CSP, CIH, covers the important topic of exposure to noise in this month's Safety Matters on page 48. In the column titled "Controlling Noise" he points out there is no cure for noise-induced hearing loss and noise can have both hearing and non-hearing-related health effects. Therefore, he writes, preventing excessive exposure to noise is the only way to preserve your hearing. He examines in detail the three ways to reduce and control workers' exposure to noise. Engineering controls are modifications or replacement of equipment and modifications of the noise source. Administrative controls involve changes in the work schedule or operations that reduce workers being exposed to noise. Personal protective equipment is the use of hearing protectors to reduce the level of noise such as earplugs and earmuffs. Disclaimer Water Well Journal and the National Ground Water Association provide information for guid- ance and information purposes only. This publi- cation is not intended to provide investment, tax, or legal advice. The information contained herein has been compiled from sources deemed reliable and it is accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief; however, Water Well Journal and the National Ground Water Association cannot guarantee as to its accuracy, completeness, and validity and cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions. All information contained herein should be independently verified and confirmed. Water Well Journal and the National Ground Water Association do not accept any liability for any loss or damage howsoever caused in reliance upon such information. Reader agrees to assume all risk resulting from the application of any of the information provided by Water Well Journal and the National Ground Water Association. Trademarks and copyrights mentioned within Water Well Journal are the ownership of their respective companies. The names of products and services presented are used only in an edu- cational fashion and to the benefit of the trade- mark and copyright owner, with no intention of infringing on trademarks or copyrights. No endorsement of any third-party products or services is expressed or implied by any infor- mation, material, or content referred to in the Water Well Journal. Subscriptions/Back Issues For questions, changes or problems with your subscription call Carol Clark. Subscriptions: Water well contractors and other qualified groundwater industry personnel in U.S. and Canada — free; others in U.S. and Canada — $115 per year; $15 per copy. International: $150 per year; $35 per copy. Subscriptions available through NGWA offices only. We re- serve the right to refuse subscriptions to any- one not directly engaged in the groundwater industry. Claims for missing issues must be made in writing within three months of publi- cation and will be subject to the availability of back issues. Advertising Disclaimer Advertisers and advertising agencies assume liability for all content (including text, repre- sentation, and illustrations) of advertisements printed and also assume responsibility for any claims arising therefrom made against the pub- lisher. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising that it believes is not in keeping with the publication's standards or is deemed unsuitable or misleading. Jennifer Strawn Jerome Spear Mike Price Gary Shawver, MGWC waterwelljournal.com 8 September 2016 WWJ

Articles in this issue

Links on this page

Archives of this issue

view archives of Water Well Journal - September 2016