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Expanding Your
Work Radius
Bring your ‘A’ game to succeed,
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Featured ARTICLES
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By Mike Price
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29 Rig Safety and Maintenance 101
By William Wagner
Following a regular safety and
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your skill, professionalism, and customer service as tools to NGWA President
win jobs, you’ve entered another battle in recent years—one David Henrich, CWD/PI, CVCLD
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someone on your team and keep them there. Art Becker, MGWC, CPG; Tom Christopherson;
Today, you need more than the promise of a fair wage. You need a benefits package, Dan Milan; Roger Renner, MGWC;
the promise of interesting and rewarding work, and opportunities to learn and grow John Schnieders, Ph.D., and Robert Sterrett, Ph.D.
to get someone to simply reply to your employee wanted notice. Senior Editor
I obviously don’t have to tell you the water well industry has one of the best Mike Price mprice@ngwa.org
answers for people seeking interesting and rewarding work. Encountering different Copy Editor
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They enable you to offer top-of-the-line benefits for your employees. William J. Lynott; Julie Hansen;
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groundwater business you have. One that stands out is offered by AmWins Group Gary Shawver, MGWC; Lana Straub;
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sure workers are safe, but to protect the hefty financial investment that is a drilling cially able to full explore all issues impacting the
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Wagner lays out nine important safety and maintenance steps that should be its members or any party to investigate, evaluate, or
followed by all drilling crews. They range from having a daily inspection checklist, disseminate information regarding any issue within
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Operations and Workforce
Moving to digitization is vital to the future success of the industry.
By Craig Mayman

T
he water well industry has undergone significant changes
in recent years due to an aging workforce, greater
demand, and enhanced environmental regulations.
This change can appear volatile at times, but when examined
through the lens of digitization, it is clear the industry is working
to make many positive changes regarding its employees,
infrastructure, and the environment.
Schramm Inc. has been at the forefront of the industry,
exemplifying its dedication to innovation by bridging the
digital divide in order to help customers overcome the fears
and challenges that go along with the changes taking place
within the industry. Though these changes require adaption
and flexibility, they are vital to the future success of the industry
and provide immense benefits that will be seen throughout the
decades to come.
The cyclical nature of the industry is constant, but the
recent downturn has revealed a deep need for innovation.
The industry has long held a reputation for being slow to Schramm’s FURY 130 at a drilling site in Idaho. With 130,000
adapt to evolving technologies, which has hindered it in past pounds of pullback capacity, the FURY 130 features a remote
downturns and made it slow to recover during upswings. This tethered operator’s station. Photo courtesy Schramm Inc.
hesitation is largely industry-wide, especially as budgets are
tight and the move to enhanced technology coming at a steep safety responses designed to predict and prevent jobsite
cost. incidents.
The move from antiquated traditional equipment to dig- An important area where this safety value add can provide
itized equipment is a big step and often one companies are a lasting and immensely beneficial return on investment is
reluctant to make as it is such a departure from the status quo. in attracting and retaining young, skilled talent. As the industry
Making this shift requires patience and planning as well as recovers, there is a narrower focus on the growing labor
an understanding of the financial commitment required and shortage. The industry currently holds a reputation for being
the value that will be gained. Companies need to understand mature regarding its aging workforce and traditional way of
what digitization means for operations, and more importantly, doing things.
how it aligns with the company’s own business case. This perception and reputation has had a negative effect on
Having traveled this road, Schramm is enthusiastic about the industry’s ability to procure younger talent. In contrast to
helping other companies make this transition. the oil and gas industry, which is known for its innovations
The volume and scale of value coming from digitization is and more alluring technologies, the water well industry has
specific to each company, but the presence of value is constant not kept up to par.
in all circumstances. This evolution is necessary to attract and But enhancing automated functions on rigs make them
retain top talent, ensure the safety of all workers and operations, ideal for inexperienced workers to learn on. Ultimately, this
and meet the demanding federal environmental regulations. move to digitization will prove to be an effective way to
However, measuring this value is not solely based on invest in and build the next generation of drillers.
dollars. Improved safety is an additional key benefit of There has also been an increase in demand over recent
digitization. These advanced and automated rigs are safer years, which has spurred many companies to reevaluate their
by design as they increase the physical distance between the fleets as they recognize the need to replace aging assets.
driller and the mechanical and operating components, decrease Perhaps the most pressing aspect of the need for digitization
the possibility of human error, and increase computerized

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is the recent push from a federal and social level to decrease the
industry’s carbon footprint and continue to develop resources
as responsibly as possible.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 4
Emissions Standards were put into place in 2018. The new
standards apply to everyone—including owners, operators,
parts manufacturers, and even people performing maintenance.
Fortunately, there are many ways to meet emissions com-
pliance. Two examples are by burning higher quality fuel or
installing a reclamation system.
Regardless of approach, the new rule requires all Tier 2
rigs to be modified or replaced to comply with the Tier 4
Final requirements as part of the comprehensive national
program to reduce emissions from nonroad diesel engines.
Again, these upgrades provide unparalleled long-term value
for drillers as they enable companies to meet both personal
and regulatory standards for cleaner operations.
While this new environment will take some getting used
to, there are companies already realizing the benefits of
digitized rigs. Older assets are being replaced, and digitized
rigs soon will be the “new normal.” Companies that make the
adjustment now will be best positioned for success in the long
term. WWJ
Craig Mayman is vice president of sales and aftermarket
for Schramm Inc., a manufacturer of land-based
hydraulic drilling rigs. Mayman joined Schramm in April
2016 as director of sales for mining and water. He holds
a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from
the University of South Australia and a Master of
Business Administration from the University of Utah.

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 WWJ CLOSEUP

THOMAS M. CHRISTY, PE
Vice President
Geoprobe Systems
Salina, Kansas

YOUR FAVORITE RECENT

INNOVATION IN DRILLING
TECHNOLOGY?
THE BEST ADVICE I’m an environmental guy. My favorite
I EVER GOT? innovations are all in the area of direct push
Always make it home for supper with logging tools for high resolution site
your family at the end of the workday. characterization.

MOST COMMON
ON MY DESK RIGHT NOW?
QUESTION YOU HEAR
I’m a clutter desk guy. I’ve got books,
FROM CONTRACTORS?
magazines, half-finished projects, small
parts, and my coffee cup. “How much does it cost?” It’s the
first piece of information they need to
make a mental calculation of return on
MOST SATISFYING PART OF investment. You can just see the churn
YOUR JOB? going on in their brain. I appreciate this
question. It’s where we start when we
I like to get that call from the field that says, buy equipment in our own business.
“Your tool worked great, we did not understand
this site and now we do.” I also get a big kick
out of seeing others on my team tackle a difficult YOU SAID RECEIVING THE
problem and win. 2017 TECHNOLOGY AWARD
FROM NGWA WAS A TOTAL
TOUGHEST CHALLENGES TEAM EFFORT. HOW DID
YOU FACE? YOU SHARE THE NEWS?
My biggest challenge right now is simple: To tell you the truth, I felt pretty sheepish
communicating to the industry the value of about it; like I was getting a personal award
our technologies and products. for the company’s many innovations. It took
me a couple weeks to get the hang of it and
really enjoy the honor. I’m very thankful to be
working with such very great people.

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Steel Tariffs, Freight Costs Impacting Business

Costs in Water Well Industry

T he cost of doing business in the water well industry has

been impacted since a 25% tariff on steel imports went
into effect on March 23.
Following a U.S. Department of Commerce study re-
leased on January 11 regarding proposed tariff action, the
price of U.S. steel mill products has risen across the United
States. Domestic steel mills have raised their prices, based
on what their replacement cost of the material will be and
increased demand due to expensive imports.
In turn, the tariff has awakened U.S. steel production, but
it has hurt U.S. manufacturers and suppliers like those in the
water well industry purchasing from these steel mills.
Bob Engeman Jr., CEO of Simmons Manufacturing Co.,
says prices for U.S.-made steel pipe have jumped 45% since
February. He has seen the same increase on imported steel
pipe.
Lead times on domestic pipe have gone from three weeks
Simmons Manufacturing Co. CEO Bob Engeman Jr. with his son,
to eight weeks, Engeman says, because U.S. steel mills are
Robert Engeman III, product manager, at their 85,000-square-foot
busy ramping up production to handle the demand. He says
manufacturing facility in McDonough, Georgia. Photo courtesy
his company is safeguarded by not relying on just-in-time
Simmons Manufacturing.
inventory but instead carries a safety stock of inventory.
“Simmons is known for shipping their orders when
they’re placed, so we carry a lot of inventory to protect our- in St. Louis, Missouri. Many water well system profession-
selves for that reason,” Engeman says. als and distributors have been forced to pass on a price in-
However, Simmons Manufacturing is facing additional crease to their customers due to the market conditions.
challenges from imported products. “It’s been a good year,” Stephens says. “Tons should be
The 25% tariff is only in effect for “steel mill products,” up for the year. We’re not projecting the second half to be as
not finished products. Companies that import finished prod- good as the first half as things normalize. Nonetheless, we
ucts into the United States are unaffected by the tariff. For should have a good second half of the year.”
example, the yard hydrant that Simmons Manufacturing As of July 20, there appears to be hesitation in the market,
produces in McDonough, Georgia, with U.S.-made pipe is according to Stephens. He says there is concern by many
a product that companies can import as a “finished” product of not wanting to get caught with higher priced inventory
without being affected by the tariff. entering the winter, understanding that market conditions
Engeman says the same scenario exists for steel well seals and pricing could change after January 1, 2019.
as a “finished” product. Companies can import steel well Stephens adds that the annual sub-quotas for Korean
seals to the United States without bumping up against the steel imports for 2018 under Section 232 tariffs overseen by
tariff. Engeman has also seen a 35% price increase on U.S.- the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency are already
made steel plates his company purchases. filled. He expects price quotes for Korean steel imports for
These market conditions led Simmons Manufacturing 2019 to take place in September, and once product is avail-
on July 15 to raise its prices on select products to remain able for import, the prices at U.S. steel mills could decrease.
competitive but not overpriced compared to companies Freight costs have also risen for many working in the
of imported products. It’s a delicate tightrope to walk for water well industry due to, among others, a work shortage in
Simmons Manufacturing, a third-generation, family-owned the trucking industry. Stephens says his company has seen
business making water well supplies since 1957. a 25% increase in freight costs from the first quarter of this
On the supply side of the water well industry, Victory year and as much as a 50% increase since 2017. Much of
Steel Products Corp. experienced a flurry of business activ- this increase is reflected in Victory Steel’s selling prices.
ity once the tariff was announced. It lasted from late March “It’s been a challenging year and it continues to be a
through the first half of May, with its tonnage shipment and challenge,” he says. “Now everybody has to keep an eye on
prices jumping 20% to 25% in the second quarter. the future. You’ve got to stay light on your feet and react
Much of the activity was attributed to water well contractors quickly. If you had a good year based on what just happened,
and distributors buying to beat the ensuing steel price in- you don’t want to give it all back.”
crease, says Jeff Stephens, general manager at Victory Steel —By Mike Price

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Coal Ash Storage Standards vey, and Army Corps of Engineers. It PFAS Public Meeting
also highlights the activity in Congress
U .S. Environmental Protection
Agency Acting Administrator
Andrew Wheeler finalized his first
around promoting recharge of aquifers,
a priority the National Ground Water T he National Ground Water Asso-
ciation was represented when the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Association is promoting, as well.
major rule on July 18, which modifies The report will be a useful tool for hosted its second public meeting on per-
the EPA’s 2015 federal standards for members of Congress interested in and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
disposing of coal ash produced by some groundwater. NGWA will use it as a tool July 25 in Horsham, Pennsylvania.
power plants. The rule provides utilities to help educate lawmakers on policies Seth Kellogg, PG, a senior geologist
and states with more flexibility in how that could help promote groundwater at Geosyntec Consultants and NGWA
coal ash ponds are disposed and reduces recharge. NGWA worked with the Scientist and Engineers Section board
requirements for groundwater monitoring. Congressional Research Service to member, provided testimony on behalf
Rather than imposing a federal ensure charts and materials on recharge of NGWA, detailing the science and
standard, the new rule allows states to in the report that were developed by regulations supported by the Association.
develop their own coal ash disposal pro- NGWA contained proper attribution. NEWS continues on page 16
grams, subject to approval by the EPA.
It also allows state directors to suspend

PORTABLE
groundwater monitoring requirements
if there is no evidence of migration of
hazardous constituents to the uppermost
aquifer during the active life of the unit.
The deadline to close unlined coal ash
ponds, which pose the greatest risk to
water resources, received a one-year
extension from 2019 to 2020.
Additionally, while previous stan-
dards required a professional engineer to
inspect and sign off on construction of
coal ash storage sites, new regulations
allow for a state director to sign off
instead.
In anticipation of the rule, several
states have already begun preparing
their own coal ash disposal programs
for review by the EPA. Oklahoma was
the first state to receive federal approval,
and 10 other states are currently applying.

Congressional Research Service

Issues New Report on Federal
Role in Groundwater

T he Congressional Research Service

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NEWS from page 15 local perspective is valuable,” Kellogg NGWA also recently developed a PFAS
says. “I appreciate EPA Director (Peter Resource Center with information and
She stated NGWA supports regulatory C.) Grevatt for acknowledging the downloadable materials about PFAS. It can
certainty and consistency on PFAS for challenges of private wells, an issue also be found on the NGWA website.
private well owners, water systems, and we raised at the national meeting.”
industry as well as using sound science The meeting featured a mix of na-
to evaluate the impacts of PFAS. She
Defense Bill with PFAS Provisions
tional, state, and local perspectives. Heads to President’s Desk
warned, though, there are policy and re- Those from states urged the EPA to take
source limitations needing to be openly
discussed.
Kellogg also added:
the lead on PFAS.
The EPA has also convened meetings T he U.S. Senate followed up on quick
action by the House of Representa-
tives and passed the National Defense
June 25 in Exeter, New Hampshire, Au-
• The Association supports funding gust 7-8 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Authorization Act’s (NDAA) conference
for technical assistance for private and August 14 in Fayetteville, North report on August 1, sending the bill to
well owners. Carolina. the White House for signature.
• NGWA agrees communication of The public meetings provide an op- The annual legislation authorizes
the risks of PFAS is critical and portunity to weigh in with EPA officials spending for the U.S. military. The
the Association is willing to part- on the type of assistance needed to ad- version this year includes a $10 million
ner with EPA and other stakehold- dress PFAS contamination. authorization for the second year of a
ers to educate private well owners. NGWA members are uniquely qual- health study on the impacts of exposure
• As PFAS continues to be widely ified to play a role in addressing these to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
used in consumer and industrial challenges. Many are working daily (PFAS). The bill is expected to be
products, NGWA supports the use on PFAS-related issues, and NGWA’s signed by President Donald Trump.
of best practices to protect source Groundwater and PFAS: State of Knowl- Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-New
water from continued contamina- edge and Practice, published last year, Hampshire), who spoke at the 2018
tion from PFAS and all other is one of the most comprehensive tools Water Resources Congressional Sum-
contaminants. available on the topic. The text was mit in March, was the lead in securing
“I thank the EPA for including crafted by NGWA with the assistance the language in this legislation. The
NGWA in the National Leadership of 36 volunteers, including Kellogg. National Ground Water Association
Summit on PFAS (in May) and for It can be found in the NGWA Bookstore worked with congressional offices in the
holding this meeting because gaining a at www.NGWA.org. House and Senate to highlight the im-

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portance of this funding and the need for happens, it will come at least 19 months 21st Century Act,” which reauthorizes the
the health study. after Trump took office, the longest a Perkins Act outlining programs to support
The health study will be conducted first-term President has been without a career and technical education programs.
by the Agency for Toxic Substances top science advisor since 1976. The Perkins Act has not been reautho-
and Disease Registry (ATSDR). The Droegemeier, who was appointed rized since 2006, but the effort received
NDAA legislation also included lan- last year by Oklahoma Governor Mary strong bipartisan support in both the U.S.
guage streamlining the process by which Fallin as that state’s secretary of science House of Representatives and Senate.
ATSDR can access the funds to speed and technology, would become the first Promoting alternatives to traditional four-
up progress on the study. non-physicist to serve as the White year colleges is a priority of President
If signed and with the funding autho- House’s science advisor since the OSTP Donald Trump.
rized, the study would be funded through was established in 1976. Passage of the Perkins Act reautho-
the annual appropriations process. Fund- Shortly after Trump was inaugurated, rization was also an NGWA priority at
ing for the study would be included in the the National Ground Water Association both the 2017 and 2018 Groundwater
FY2019 Defense appropriations bill cur- sent a letter to the White House, urging Fly-In, where NGWA members high-
rently making its way through Congress. Trump to appoint a science advisor. A lighted the important role that post-
similar letter will be sent to the Senate, secondary technical programs play in
White House Nominates urging Droegemeier’s swift confirmation. maintaining a strong economy.
Meteorologist as Top Science In his career, Droegemeier has also The legislation will modernize career
served on the National Science Board under and technical education programs and
Advisor Presidents Barack Obama and George provide additional support for in-demand

A meteorologist from the University

of Oklahoma has been selected
by President Donald Trump to serve as
W. Bush. He is considered an expert on
extreme-weather events and a known
professions. The funding provided will
also support increased access and student
supporter of federally funded research. engagement in science, technology, engi-
director of the White House Office of neering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) The legislation now goes to confer-
Career and Technical Education
according to reports on August 1. ence. It is expected that conference will
Kelvin Droegemeier, a vice presi- Reform Legislation Passed
be non-controversial and the legislation
dent for research at the University of
Oklahoma since 2009, must first be T he U.S. Congress passed legislation
in late July called the “Strengthening
Career and Technical Education for the
will be signed into law by Trump. Once
signed into law, provisions will go into
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The LOG

NGWA Develops PFAS Resource Center over perfluorochemical pollution in East Metro water that was
settled in February. Schulenberg is in his second term as a
A new online resource center on per- and polyfluoroalkyl
Cottage Grove representative.
substances (PFAS) has been developed by NGWA.
Located on the home page as well as under the “All About Promote Your Livelihood and Be a
Groundwater” tab at www.NGWA.org, the resource center includes: Groundwater Advocate on September 4
• A PFAS FAQ sheet
• Top 10 facts about PFAS Would you like to distinguish
• NGWA’s involvement in PFAS at the federal level your company from the crowd?
• A homeowner checklist Become a “Groundwater Ad-
• A list of EPA community events. vocate” by agreeing to actively
NGWA also published Groundwater and PFAS: State of promote Protect Your Ground-
Knowledge and Practice, a guidance document on PFAS. The water Day on September 4.
guidance document, created by 36 NGWA volunteers who Pledge now to be a Groundwater Advocate by emailing
spent 1100 hours on it over 12 months, is a comprehensive NGWA Director of Communications Aaron Martin at amartin@
eight-part piece exploring the potentially hazardous, and ngwa.org with “I want to be a Groundwater Advocate” in the
widely discussed, compounds in groundwater and soil. subject line and provide your organization’s name and web-
NGWA published the document to identify the known science site or Facebook page address. Then, with your permission,
and knowledge related to PFAS compounds. It summarizes the NGWA will recognize you or your organization on the Protect
fate, transport, remediation, and treatment of PFAS, as well as Your Groundwater Day webpage as a Groundwater Advocate.
current technologies, methods, and field procedures. It can be pur- It’s easy. Just post or share links on your website or social
chased in the NGWA Bookstore at www.NGWA.org/Bookstore. media. Speak to a local group. Or consider contacting your
The issue of PFAS has even directly impacted NGWA staff. local news media to suggest a story on groundwater protec-
Director of Affiliate Services Group Dave Schulenberg, tion and Protect Your Groundwater Day. Learn more at www.
QAS, is serving on the 3M Citizen-Business Working Group NGWA.org/PYGWD.
representing Cottage Grove, Minnesota, in Washington If you have questions, contact Martin at amartin@ngwa.
County. The group is considering how best to use the remain- org or (800) 551-7379, ext. 1564.
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 NGWA
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NGWA Director of Government Affairs

to Speak at Groundwater Protection
Council’s Annual Forum
NGWA Director of Government Affairs
Lauren Schapker will be speaking at the
Groundwater Protection Council’s Annual
Forum, September 10-13 in New Orleans,
Louisiana, on groundwater perspectives in
the 115th Congress.
Schapker will address topics like per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), support Lauren Schapker
NGWA unveiled its redesigned website on July 27.
for groundwater recharge, and the National
The redesign process, aided by an outside consultant, took
Ground-Water Monitoring Network. Her re-
six months. The new website allows for easier navigation,
marks are part of a session on “Updates from Partnering
better searching, and improvement in readability.
Organizations,” which will be moderated by GWPC Execu-

11%
tive Director Mike Paque.
Schapker also gave a presentation on federal water issues
to three water-related groups on June 26 in Dayton, Ohio.
Schapker’s presentation took place at the city of Dayton’s
Department of Water. Sitting in on her talk were professionals Certification exams administered by the National Ground
from the Department of Water’s Division of Environmental Water Association in June—6 passed the exam. Also
Management, the Miami Conservancy District, and the Miami administered were 28 licensing exams—10 passed the exam.
Valley Regional Planning Commission.
Schapker covered groundwater and 21st century infra-
structure, the Farm Bill and rural economies, groundwater as
natural infrastructure, emerging contaminants such as PFAS,
and groundwater-surface water interactions.
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Dayton is a groundwater-supplied city and PFAS is of par- New certified individuals in June: Gerard Karr of Folsom
ticular concern to its water officials as PFAS contamination Well Service in Folsom, New Mexico, earned the Certified
has been detected at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, which Pump Installer (CPI) designation; Dustin Brazie of Eastern
is located in nearby Fairborn. States Well Drillers Inc. in Hillsdale, New York, also
The Miami Conservancy District protects waterways in the became a CPI; Lyndon Brown of Geothermal Solutions Inc.
southwest region of Ohio, while the Miami Valley Regional in Winnipeg, Manitoba, earned the Certified Vertical Closed
Planning Commission provides regional and environmental Loop Driller (CVCLD) designation; Russell Hunter of
planning support for seven counties in the state. BJ Drilling Co. Inc. in Benson, Arizona, earned the
Certified Well Driller (CWD) designation;
Column from Water Well Journal Fernando Lara-Guerrero of Golder in Santiago, Chile, earned
Wins National Award the Certified Groundwater Professional (CGWP) designation.
A column on providing water for those in need in Water
Well Journal earned a 2018 APEX Award of Excellence from
Communications Concepts.
The column was the Editor’s Note by WWJ Editor Thad Plum-
ley in the January 2017 issue. Titled “Saving Lives One Backpack
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at a Time” (waterwelljournal.com/saving-lives-one-backpack- New members NGWA registered in June. The total consisted
time/), it detailed a charity walk Plumley participated in, carrying of 72 scientists and engineers, 59 water well system
a backpack of water on his back. The funds raised by the walk and professionals, 22 government or academic professionals,
the water backpacks went to water-needy areas in Kenya. 13 students, 2 manufacturers, 2 suppliers, and 1 associate.
This marks the 16th consecutive year WWJ has earned an award
from Communications Concepts, a group which provides educa-

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tional information for publishing and marketing professionals.
Plumley’s award came in the category Writing—Departments
& Columns. It marked the 10th time Plumley has been honored
with an APEX Award for his work in WWJ.
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Expanding Your Work Radius

Bringing your ‘A’ game to the table is necessary if you want to succeed.
By Mike Price

C
ahoy Pump Service Inc. was in full expansion mode future, but says more research is needed. Cahoy also wants to
this summer. give at least 18 to 24 months for his recently added locations
The third-generation company, with its corporate to be operating optimally before making any decisions.
office located in northeast Iowa in Sumner, opened two ad- “The company is always in growth mode,” Cahoy says,
ditional locations. The new regional offices increase the total “especially in the last few years. We’re trying to be a little
number of Midwest locations to four. more aggressive with our territory and with expansion.”
CEO Darin Cahoy credits his competitive nature along It’s quite the turnaround in growth since Cahoy purchased
with an enjoyment in tackling new challenges as fuel for the five-man operation in 2002 from his father, Duane. The
driving the latest company growth. Cahoy’s desire to win can company, which dates to 1918, serves the municipal, industrial,
make playing a friendly game of golf not so friendly at times. irrigation, and environmental markets in a seven-state region.
“My competitiveness is both a curse and a blessing,” he It now employs 30 individuals—23 who work in the field.
says, “as I’m never satisfied and always think I can and should With today’s economy continuing to pick up steam, ex-
do better. Working in the same area for the same people doing panding your business may be on your mind. Cahoy and others
the same thing day after day bores me.” in the industry share their experience in doing so and offer
Even now, with the latest expansion still fresh, Cahoy is tips for those considering it.
already eyeing two new areas of possible expansion in the EXPANDING YOUR WORK RADIUS continues on page 24

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CEO Darin Cahoy has overseen Cahoy Pump Service Inc. add three President Mike Whittenbaugh has been effective in building relation-
Midwest regional offices since 2006. ships to set up expansion of two new offices in Illinois.

EXPANDING YOUR WORK RADIUS from page 23 “The five-state area has a lot to do with the workforce,”
Henrich says. “We’re in a phase with young families who
Learn to Let Go want to be home on the weekend, and quite frankly, people
Before considering the notion of expansion, it’s wise to are more important than the work. Without the people we
first evaluate one’s management style. can’t do it.”
Cahoy, 52, recalls the biggest limiting factor for the first If your company is in a life phase like Henrich’s, it will
10 years of owning his company was twofold. He attempted naturally impact future expansion plans. This doesn’t mean
to do everything himself while micromanaging his staff. your expansion is dead in its tracks, but it may need to be
Learning to bring in the right personnel to fill the right positions delayed until your workforce is ready for it.
was a slow transition for Cahoy.
“What I would share with someone who is looking to grow Seek Business Help
is, you have to learn to let go,” he says. “You’re going to Cahoy reluctantly agreed to have a consulting firm eval-
experience, to a certain degree, some inefficiencies that you uate his business in the winter of 2009. It took multiple cold
wouldn’t experience if you were doing certain tasks and jobs call attempts by the consultant before Cahoy finally relented.
yourself, but you have to keep your eye on the ball and on the “Sometimes, as a small business owner, you have to kind
big picture. of swallow your pride and ask for help,” he says.
“It took me a long time to come to that realization and Despite Cahoy’s initial reservations, the consultant’s assis-
believe what people were telling me. You can’t micromanage tance has transformed the course of the company’s trajectory.
everything and expect to grow.” A clear, easy-to-use bidding format and efficient accounting
David Henrich, CWD/PI, CVCLD, vice president of reporting system provided by the consulting firm jump-started
Bergerson-Caswell Inc. in Maple Plain, Minnesota, agrees. Cahoy’s business to improved profit margins. He advises any
“You’ve got to empower people to want to take on the business looking to expand or wanting to be healthier and
roles that you need in order to succeed,” says Henrich, presi- more efficient to utilize outside assistance.
dent of the National Ground Water Association. Beyond the bidding format and accounting reporting system,
“You have to have people who want to take responsibility the consulting firm provided Cahoy with a bevy of valuable
for what they’re doing, and that’s the only way you can do information after spending multiple weeks poring over the
that kind of expansion.” business. It wasn’t easy at first though.
Henrich’s company increased staffing to a dozen in its “It’ll beat your ego up pretty bad for the first few days,” he
geothermal department in the mid-1990s to meet the demand admits. “I wasn’t real happy, but then I set aside my ego and
for projects across the United States. This demand fell by the tried to listen to what they were trying to tell me.”
wayside by 2015, with two now working in the department. Cahoy has loved working with the financial numbers since
However, the company continues to operate in a five-state purchasing the company, diligently completing budgets, pro-
radius of North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and jections, margin projections, and the like for each quarter and
Wisconsin mainly because of its environmental drilling services. year. He then takes those numbers and deduces what it all
Occasionally Bergerson-Caswell drills in Nebraska. means for the company. He also leaned on one of his drillers,

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 headed by Mike Stoddard.
Durand, in northern Illinois bordering Wisconsin, opened
in July and is running two pump crews out of two facilities
(4500 square feet and 6500 square feet) headed by Ernie Lilja.
To help in Durand, Cahoy had this office become affiliated
with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local
150.
“By the time we’re finished with the two Illinois offices,
we’ll have invested about 15 percent of our topline revenue
in equipment, tools, and inventory into each office,” Cahoy
says. “We feel the two Illinois offices should each add 30 to
35 percent to our topline by the end of 2019, and Marne add
about 25 percent.”
The corporate office in Sumner runs three full-time pump
crews and two drill crews out of its two facilities (24,000
square feet and 19,000 square feet).

Bring Your ‘A’ Game

Sandblasted pipe in Cahoy Pump Service’s epoxy coating booth waiting to
be coated. Photos courtesy Cahoy Pump Service. When bidding or working on a project in a state the first
few times, Cahoy says prepare to be under the microscope by
Mark Claassen, who holds the rare distinction of being a Master municipalities and engineering firms. This intense scrutiny
Groundwater Contractor and a certified public accountant. will continue until a level of trust is formed and name recog-
“The biggest thing for me is I had to learn to trust the num- nition is established.
bers,” Cahoy shares. “Every time you add an office, add a “You really have to be on your ‘A’ game and really go
crew, your expenses go up. Obviously, you hope your topline above and beyond what’s required,” he warns. “There is a pre-
revenue goes up. You really have to keep good records. conceived notion or perception that people who work from out
“You have to learn to trust the numbers because you start of state are a fly-by-night outfit. They’re wondering if they’re
getting into a whole different realm of bigger numbers and it for real.”
looks insurmountable. It’s easy to scare somebody off, but if To displace this notion, it’s essential to learn and comply
you have good historical data to work off of and keep consis- with each state’s codes and regulations to a ‘T’ and filing the
tent with your crew, it really pays dividends in the long run.” proper paperwork in a timely fashion. Each state has nuanced
Cahoy cannot stress enough how significant the account- regulations, so knowing them and following them are a must.
ing reporting system has been for his company. It’s allowed It also helps to develop a solid rapport with the contracting
his team to recognize potential issues and address them in a entities and regulatory agencies in the state.
timely manner—“really crucial when you start having offices “Again, I’ll revert to having the proper people in the right
that are all four- to five-hour drives from each other.” positions,” Cahoy says. “We’ve got a great person who takes
care of all our contracts and administrative and regulatory
Cahoy’s Business Model work that really helps support our regional managers in that
Cahoy’s business model to be competitive with their day- aspect.”
to-day pump work is to have offices within a three- to four- Henrich, 40, suggests talking with other water well con-
hour drive radius of their clients (180 to 200 miles). tractors who work in the area you’re bidding or working in for
It makes sense. Spacing his regional offices within three useful information. You might be surprised at how much can
and a half- to four and a half-hour drives makes truck deliveries be gleaned from it.
more economical and provides overlap for timely service. “It’s always struck me how helpful my competition has
“We’re not isolating one crew to one specific geographical been,” Henrich says. “I’ve got drilling friends all over the
area,” Cahoy says. “If one office goes a little slow, it can go country who I’ve called on when we’re going to an area.
help in another area and vice versa.” You can work these partnerships to help them find more work,
Cahoy’s first dive into expansion occurred in May 2006 in to help you do the work right because at the end of the day,
southwest Iowa with its Marne location, a 6500-square-foot most people don’t want to see other people fail for the wrong
facility that employs one full-time pump crew headed by reasons.”
Jon Smiley. The location began as a drop-off spot to store In fact, Henrich’s partnerships have assisted his company
material and equipment to save miles on drill and pump rigs. on geothermal projects where the area contractor doesn’t do
It soon blossomed into an office where a new building was geothermal. If Henrich’s company needs a water well for their
built. The office has allowed Cahoy to work in Nebraska, geothermal project, he will have the area contractor drill it.
Kansas, and northwest Missouri. “There are ways to work with these local partners when
The two new regional offices that opened this summer are you’re moving in,” Henrich suggests, “and it serves other
both in Illinois. sections of the industry.”
Lincoln, in central Illinois, opened in June and employs Like Cahoy, Henrich recommends doing everything in a
one full-time pump crew out of its 15,000-square-foot facility EXPANDING YOUR WORK RADIUS continues on page 26

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EXPANDING YOUR WORK RADIUS from page 25
More Tips When Expanding Your
professional and courteous way from the start. That means not Work Radius
underbidding other contractors in the state you’re bidding in
and following the regulations. NGWA President David Henrich, CWD/PI, CVCLD,
“If you don’t do quality work, they’ll work on more pro- shared some additional tips for those considering
tectionist rules to make sure people can’t coast in to other expanding their work radius.
peoples’ territories,” Henrich says. “Because at the end of • When working distances more than four
the day, everything is underground. We really only get one hours away, Henrich’s company will work
chance to get it right. And if we don’t, cleaning it up is just an 10 days on and four days off to help
utter disaster.” minimize travel time.
David Henrich,
• Always check for corporate or negotiated CWD/PI, CVCLD
Build a Strong Foundation rates and direct billing. Henrich’s company
Finally, if expansion is in the future for your company, has also used services such as CLC Lodging
making a commitment in personnel will be vital. to source the best rates on hotels.
While committing to a piece of property and equipment are • For prolonged jobs that are going to require a six-month stay
necessary components, personnel will either make or break or longer, Henrich recommends renting a house or apartment.
expansion plans. Long-term rental can save quite a bit of money. In areas
Cahoy, who based his expansion around his personnel, where lodging is limited, using camper trailers or RVs can
says as much: “The people we have—both the field crew and provide good accommodations at affordable rates.
regional managers—are very professional and trustworthy.
We’re really fortunate to have this caliber of people on board
with us. Essentially, without that strong foundation, every- See the Drawing from the Well column “Growing Your Business”
thing else is just a house of cards.” on page 52 by Gary Shawver, MGWC, for more ideas on growing
Before the most recent expansion took place, Cahoy hired the area where your company works.
Mike Whittenbaugh in 2015 to serve as president so Cahoy
could be CEO. Whittenbaugh, 46, a former U.S. Marine with pany currently stood and where it wanted to go. He then said
a mechanical engineering degree, came from an operations it was up to the individuals in the room to accomplish it . . .
and financial management background in the manufacturing and left the room.
and general construction industry with no water well industry Looking back, Whittenbaugh learned the 30,000-foot view
experience. of growing a business wasn’t such a crazy way of thinking
Interestingly, Cahoy prefers to hire people with no experience after all.
in the water well industry. He does, however, look for a certain “That’s the approach Darin and I talked about a lot,”
skill set. This unique approach has clearly worked for him. Whittenbaugh says. “We talked we’re here, we want to get
to point X. How do we do it? The key point we kept coming
back to was our people. I can’t stress enough how key that
You can’t micromanage is in our success to date and our success as we plan for the
future.”
everything and expect to grow. Broken down, of Cahoy’s 23-person field crew, 60% have
five or more (up to 20-plus) years in the industry. The rest of
the field crew have less than five years of experience.
“Train them up right, safety them up, and help them ad- “Those guys are willing to go out there, maybe travel a
vance their career from there,” Cahoy says. “We are fortunate little farther, stay away from home a couple extra nights as
to have a very loyal group of people who love working with we built these new facilities and expanded our territory,”
me and not for me. Whittenbaugh says.
“We typically hire by recommendations brought to us from Whittenbaugh, who has business experience both domesti-
our field crew personnel. We have a unique compensation cally and internationally, says to consider the cultural differ-
structure and actually have guys waiting their turn to begin ences in the various marketplaces when expanding. His staff
working for us.” has learned to navigate these relationships.
In expanding into Illinois with its two regional locations, “We try to recognize that as part of our value proposition
Cahoy praises the work Whittenbaugh put in to make it a to the marketplace,” Whittenbaugh says. “By doing that
reality. we’ve definitely had success by injecting our reputation and
“We used Plan Rooms (online bidding site) to get bid brand management pieces to the business.” WWJ
documents, and Mike just hustled his ass off,” Cahoy says.
“He is very effective when it comes to building relationships.” Mike Price is senior editor of Water Well Journal.
Whittenbaugh points to the gentleman who gave him his In addition to his WWJ responsibilities, Price also
first break in operations management with instilling a big contributes to the Association’s scientific publications.
He can be reached at mprice@ngwa.org.
picture outlook when looking at business growth.
It’s now a running joke in the office, Whittenbaugh shares,
but the gentleman used a whiteboard to show where the com-

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 Rig Safety and Maintenance 101
Following a regular safety and maintenance schedule is critical to keeping accidents down.

By William Wagner

H
ow vital is rig safety and maintenance? Eric Hajek, (Above) Going over a daily inspection form when a rig arrives at
president of Terra Testing Inc. in Washington, Pennsylvania, a jobsite is a good safety step as it ensures all critical items are
sums it up succinctly: “We want a guy to come back the being looked at on a regular basis.
same way he went to work.”
There can be no more basic—and important—goal than that.
And what happens when safety and maintenance aren’t top know what he’s doing. Says Caho: “You need someone who’s
of mind for drilling companies? For the answer to that one, actually trained to do it.”
we turn to Rob Caho of Geoprobe Systems in Minnetrista, From what Caho has seen, that’s easier said than done
Minnesota: “The consequences can range from costing you these days.
tons of money for repairs to injuries and even death.” “One of the bigger problems is that a lot of the younger
Drilling rigs are complex pieces of machinery that require contractors aren’t used to doing maintenance,” Caho notes.
an ever-vigilant eye. They’re also hefty financial investments. “When I do my Rig Safety 101 talks (to various companies),
And safe practices and habits on the jobsite have to be viewed I literally have to go through all the tooling. I had automotive
as a key to getting a return on those investments. training in high school; I was a certified mechanic at 16. You
“A well-maintained rig is a safe rig, and that’s what’s going don’t hear about that in high schools anymore. Most of (these
to make you money,” Caho says. “If you have a rig where the younger contractors) have never even changed the oil in a
maintenance isn’t taken care of, it’s going to cost the company vehicle.
a lot of money in the long run. These rigs are not cheap. The “Companies are finding out that they have to do more and
smaller rigs are about $200,000 and they go up to $1 million more training just to show employees about tools for basic
or more. If you don’t keep up with the maintenance, they maintenance. The days of handing someone a tire gauge and
don’t last very long.” asking them to take the tire pressure are a thing of the past.”
Here, then, are some rules of thumb that will help ensure
your drilling rig runs smoothly and safely. Stay on top of the emergency
shutdown systems
Make sure to use a qualified person If you’re maintaining your rig properly, this should be a
This is job No. 1. It doesn’t matter how regular you are regular part of your routine.
about maintenance if the person handling the tools doesn’t DRILLING RIG SAFETY continues on page 30

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 Get Safety Products in NGWA Bookstore
An assortment of products from NGWA are available for
you to consider so you can stay safe at the jobsite. They
include a set of sheets with details so you can conduct
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To learn more, visit the NGWA Bookstore at www.
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Personal protective equipment can’t be viewed as an option.

You always want to be dressed in a way that protects you from
the inherent dangers of the job.
Greasing the rig is a preventive maintenance step that saves work “Wear your PPE,” Caho cautions. “A lot of people don’t
down the line. like to wear it, but you need to wear your eye protectors, hard
hat, and safety shoes. PPE is very important at all times.”
DRILLING RIG SAFETY from page 29 Caho says onsite injuries can have far-reaching ramifications.
“They don’t just cost the company—they cost the entire
“Those should be checked every day, or even throughout
industry,” he argues. “An accident on one jobsite can impact
the day, to make sure they’re working properly,” Hajek advises.
insurance ratings across the board. It really hurts our industry.
“You want to prevent any types of accidents or entanglements.
Also, some of our OSHA rules will go into effect if we have
Another thing is to notify the engineers working with the crew
more injuries.”
to make sure they know where the safety systems are and are
familiar with them.”
Be mindful of the fluids you’re using
Caho concurs: “Make sure the stop switches are checked
daily,” he says. “If they’re not working correctly, replace This has become an increasingly important factor in rig
them. Do not drill without them functioning properly. We see maintenance.
it every day: A guy says, ‘I just need to get done with this well “Make sure you’re using the specific fluids that the manu-
(before checking the switches).’ I’ll go back a month later, and facturer or your company has required,” Caho says. “The days
the switch hasn’t been fixed.” of going to the supply store and getting a gallon of any old
hydraulic fluid are gone. The fluids have a lot more synthetics
Have a checklist now (that are specific to a particular manufacturer’s rig).”
A checklist creates a sense of organization and accountability
Grease the machine
on the jobsite.
“I’m a big believer in a daily inspection form that has been In the world of rig maintenance and safety, grease is good.
made up by the company,” Caho admits. “Almost every [rig] And lots of it.
manufacturer has them, too. Having some type of form that is Greasing the rig is an “easy process that only takes 10 to
filled out and signed keeps people involved. Recordkeeping 25 minutes,” Hajek says. “It’s preventive maintenance, and
is very important when it comes to maintenance. If you have any time you can do preventive maintenance, it saves work
different things that need to be addressed, someone in your down the line. We have a laminated checklist that tells where
company can refer back to the records.” all the grease fittings are located and what should be greased
Hajek’s Terra Testing company follows a strict recordkeeping daily, weekly, and monthly.”
regimen.
“When we get onsite every day, we have a checklist,” he Don’t do any maintenance to the rig
begins. “We go through the checklist with our engineers just while it’s running
so that they know what we’re doing, and then everyone signs This, of course, can turn into a major safety issue.
off on it. We put [the checklist] in place to get everyone (on “Before you make any adjustments, be sure the rig is shut
the same page) and to make sure (an inspection is being done) down properly,” Caho emphasizes. “I’ve actually had a driller
every day.” get hurt really bad. He was doing something on the rig, (and
Related to the checklist, it’s imperative you always have someone turned something on accidentally). The driller’s arm
the owner’s manual on hand. This might seem like a given, got broken.”
but it’s not.
“Every rig should have the owner’s manual onsite,” Caho Keep the rig looking
insists. “It shouldn’t be back at the drill office. The driller professional
needs to have it onsite.” Appearances count in the drilling industry. If your drilling
rig doesn’t look spiffy, you’ll give the impression that you
Don’t blow off your safety gear run a slipshod operation. Success really can come down to
There’s a tendency to take shortcuts when it comes to the little things, and a clean, professional look is one of those
wearing safety gear. Don’t do it. important things.
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 “When we come back from a project,
we pressure-wash the drill so that it’s
clean when it goes out to the next site,”
Hajek says. “You want to make sure
your rig looks good.”

Give the rig’s components

regular care
This applies across the board, from
oil to stop switches to cables. As Hajek
concludes: “Basically, anything that’s
being used on a daily basis needs to be
checked on a daily basis.”

A final word of warning, courtesy of

Hajek, that anyone who’s spent time on
a jobsite most likely already knows:
“No matter what you do in terms
of rig maintenance and safety, there’s
always something that surprises you.”
The key is to keep those surprises to a
minimum. WWJ

William Wagner is an award-wining writer,

editor, and project manager for Wagner
Communications. He has written for mag-
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Simmons to SIMFLO: Pump Dreams
Attained Through Quality and Principle
N
ews broke at the wake of 2018 that Simmons Pump LLC
of Lubbock, Texas, acquired Simflo Pumps Inc. of
Willcox, Arizona, and Simmons Pump of Garden City,
Kansas, to combine business operations under the new brand
name of SIMFLO.
Initially, this sparked rumors throughout the industry the
renaming was due to Simmons Pump being bought out by a
large corporation.
This, however, was far from the case. Not only because the
three companies have had a symbiotic relationship for decades
now, but because that would be against everything Simmons
Pump was founded on more than 60 years ago.
A common trend among entrepreneurs, world leaders, and
other highly effective people is their ability to follow a routine.
If you maintain consistency on tasks within your control, you
eliminate distractions holding you back from moving forward. The original headquarters of Simmons Machine & Tool Inc. founded by
This applies not only to individuals, but companies too— Clarence Simmons in 1951 in Lubbock, Texas.
especially those in an industry where one faulty product can
sever relations with a customer. When it comes to pump tech-
nology, the customer doesn’t want flash; they want assurance combine their unique strengths and merge under one name,
the product will perform as it says it will on paper. SIMFLO. All 120 combined employees from Simmons Pump,
That is the philosophy our founders adopted in 1951 of Simflo Pumps Inc., and Simmons Machine & Pump were
providing the West Texas booming agricultural scene with retained, and the company remains privately held and family
vertical turbine pump repairs by forming Simmons Machine -owned.
& Tool Inc. In 1953, Raymond Pickering was hired and they To this day, SIMFLO has enjoyed three generations of
began the transformation of the company into a global pre- leadership from the Pickering family. Whether it’s genetics or
mier manufacturer, Simmons Pump Corp. teaching to blame, the owners of the family business have each
Pickering’s vision of mass expansion, however, wasn’t further continued SIMFLO’s 60-year-old tradition of following
going to be at the cost of quality. He knew the future of the strict quality assurance procedures.
company depended on being able to deliver the highest per- Looking forward, SIMFLO is focusing on innovation by
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Under these practices, Simmons Pump continued to evolve. of pump technology, SIMFLO continues to invest in industry
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throughout the industry eventually led to the formation of Those are some of the things that will always be the same.
significant partnerships with Simflo Pumps Inc. of Arizona, SIMFLO still follows strict quality assurance procedures
Simmons Machine & Pump Inc., and others. while creating most components in-house with materials made
Simflo Pumps Inc. had the renowned engineers, research and in the United States of America.
development labs, and testing facilities capable of converting While SIMFLO has held on to key elements that have brought
components received from Simmons Pump into high-performing them success, change is inevitable when adapting to the current
lineshaft turbine and submersible turbine pumps. marketplace. SIMFLO looks to increase its workforce as it
In 2016, the Board of Directors of Simmons Pump decided provides pumps for facilities around the globe. At the same time,
the most efficient way for the companies to continue to deliver SIMFLO remains privately held, family-focused, and a company
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 2018 Heavy Equipment Directory
Drilling Rigs
RIG POWER
MOUNTS DRILLING
Tk – Truck METHOD
Tr – Trailer DRILLING M – Mud A – Air Dk – Deck HP PULLBACK
Company Address ATV/Track TYPE DTH – Hammer Tk – Truck min – max In lbs min – max

Acker Drill Co. Inc.

P.O. Box 830 Tk / Tr
Scranton, PA 18501 AUGER Auger Dk 44–120 11,000–24,000
ATV/Track
(800) 752-2537
(570) 586-2659 (fax) TOP DRIVE
Tk / Tr / Track M / A / DTH Dk 63–160 11,000–40,000
sales@ackerdrill.com ROTARY
www.ackerdrill.com REVERSE
Tk / Tr / Track M / A / DTH Dk 97–180 16,000–40,000
CIRCULATION
SONIC/
Tk / Tr / Track M / A / DTH Dk 29–120 9000–30,000
CORING
AMS Inc.
105 Harrison St.
American Falls, ID 83211 Tk / Tr / Track AUGER Direct Push/ Auger Dk 33.7–80 38,000–55,000
(800) 635-7330
(208) 226-2017
(208) 226-7280 (fax)
ams@ams-samplers.com ATV/Track DIRECT PUSH Direct Push Dk 21.6–22 19,250–20,200
www.ams-samplers.com
Boart Longyear
10808 S. River Front Pkwy.
South Jordan, UT 84095 REVERSE
Tk M / A / DTH 251 38,200
(801) 972-6430 CIRCULATION
(801) 977-3374 (fax)
info@boartlongyear.com SONIC/
Track Sonic 228 15,175
www.boartlongyear.com CORING
Buckeye Drill Co.
999 Zane St.
Zanesville, OH 43701
(800) 767-3745 Tk / Tr
CABLE TOOL Percussion Dk 50–155
(740) 454-3311 (fax) ATV/Track
sam@buckeyedrill.com
www.buckeyedrill.com
Central Mine Equipment Co.
4215 Rider Trail North
Earth City, MO 63045
AUGER
(314) 291-7700 Tk / Tr M / A / DTH
CORE Dk 59–250 19,600–62,830
(800) 325-8827 (fax) ATV/Track AUGER/CORE
ROTARY
info@cmeco.com
www.cmeco.com
Chang Shin International Co. Ltd.
Central Mine Equipment 17 Wedgewood Dr. ATV AUGER A Dk 60–800 6613–165,346
Dix Hills, NY 11746
(888) 426-6375 DIRECT
(631) 629-4292 (fax) Tk / ATV A Dk / Tk 60–800 6613–165,346
CIRCULATION
sales@bestma.com
www.bestma.com Tk / ATV DUAL ROTARY A Dk / Tk 60–800 6613–165,346

RIG
DRILLING POWER
MOUNTS
Tk – Truck METHOD
Tr – Trailer DRILLING M – Mud A – Air Dk – Deck HP PULLBACK
Company Address ATV/Track TYPE DTH – Hammer Tk – Truck min – max In lbs min – max

Cobrasper Ltda.
Av. Antonio Marotti, 300 –
CEAT DIRECT
Tk M / A / DTH Dk 60–400 10,000–11,000
Sao Carlos, SP 13.573-480 CIRCULATION
Brazil
+55 (16) 3377-9090
+55 (16) 3377-9091 (fax) TABLE DRIVE 40,000–
paulo@cobrasper.com Tk M/A Dk 100–300
ROTARY 110,000
www.cobrasper.com

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 RIG POWER
MOUNTS DRILLING
Tk – Truck METHOD
Tr – Trailer DRILLING M – Mud A – Air Dk – Deck HP PULLBACK
Company Address ATV/Track TYPE DTH – Hammer Tk – Truck min – max In lbs min – max

Diedrich Drill
5 Fisher St.
LaPorte, IN 46350
(800) 348-8809 Tk / Tr / Track AUGER Dk 25-140 32,500
(219) 324-5962 (fax)
www.diedrichdrill.com
DrillMax
5801 SW 6th Place
REVERSE
Ocala, FL 34474 Tk M / A / DTH Tk 300-600 60,000
CIRCULATION
(352) 854-1566
(352) 237-0450 (fax) TOPHEAD
woodd@drillmaxrigs.com Tk DRIVE M / A / DTH Tk 300-600 60,000
www.drillmaxrigs.com ROTARY
Epiroc
3700 East 68th Ave. SONIC/
Tr A Dk 20,200–31,000
Commerce City, CO 80022 CORING
(916) 834-7679
REVERSE Dk 585
info.usa@epiroc.com Tk M / A / DTH 40,000–70,000
CIRCULATION Tk 600
www.epiroc.com
DIRECT Dk 585–755
Tk M / A / DTH 40,000–70,000
CIRCULATION Tk 410
Foremost Industries
1225 64th Ave. NE TOP DRIVE
Tk / Tr / Track M / A / DTH Dk 525–600 80,000
Calgary, AB ROTARY
Canada T2E 8P9
TABLE DRIVE
(403) 295-5800 Tk / Tr Casing Rotator Dk 525–600 40,000–60,000
ROTARY
(403) 295-5810 (fax)
sales@foremost.ca REVERSE
www.foremost.ca CIRCULATION
Fraste SpA
Via Molino Di Sopra, 71 Tk / Tr / ATV AUGER Dk / Tk 36–710 3300–132,300
37054 Nogara (VR) Italy Foremost Industries
REVERSE
+39 0442-510233 Tk / Tr / ATV M/A Dk / Tk 68–710 6600–132,300
CIRCULATION
+39 0442-88426 (fax)
fraste@fraste.com DIRECT
Tk / Tr / ATV M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 36–710 3300–132,300
www.fraste.com CIRCULATION
TOP DRIVE
Tk / Tr M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 36–710 3300–132,300
ROTARY
SONIC/
Tk / Tr / ATV M Dk / Tk 36–710 3300–132,300
CORING
Tk / Tr / ATV CABLE TOOL Dk / Tk 36–710 3300–132,300
TABLE DRIVE
Tk / Tr / ATV M / A / DTH 3960
ROTARY
GEFCO
2215 S. Van Buren Tk / ATV CABLE TOOL Percussion Dk 50–150 20,000
Enid, OK 73703
REVERSE 10,000–
(580) 234-4141 Tk / Tr M / A / DTH Dk 200–700
CIRCULATION 200,000
(580) 233-6807 (fax)
domsales@gefco.com DIRECT 10,000–
Tk / Tr M / A / DTH Dk 200–700
www.gefco.com CIRCULATION 300,000
TABLE DRIVE 10,000–
Tk / Tr M / A / DTH Dk 200–700
ROTARY 300,000
TOP DRIVE 10,000–
Tk / Tr M / A / DTH Dk 200–700
ROTARY 300,000
HORIZONTAL/ 10,000–
Tk / Tr M / A / DTH Dk 200–700
DIRECTIONAL 300,000
Geoprobe Systems GEFCO
1835 Wall St. Tk / ATV AUGER Dk / Tk 64–99 14,000-80,000
Salina, KS 67401
DIRECT
(800) 436-7762 Tk / ATV M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 64–99 48,000-80,000
PUSH
(785) 825-2097 (fax)
info@geoprobe.com TOP DRIVE
Tk / ATV M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 64–99 14,000-80,000
www.geoprobe.com ROTARY
SONIC/
Tk / ATV M Dk / Tk 64–275 14,000–80,000
CORING

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 RIG POWER
MOUNTS DRILLING
Tk – Truck METHOD
Tr – Trailer DRILLING M – Mud A – Air Dk – Deck HP PULLBACK
Company Address ATV/Track TYPE DTH – Hammer Tk – Truck min – max In lbs min – max

Geoprobe Systems
1835 Wall St. Tk / ATV AUGER Dk / Tk 64–99 14,000-80,000
Salina, KS 67401
DIRECT
(800) 436-7762 Tk / ATV M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 64–99 48,000-80,000
PUSH
(785) 825-2097 (fax)
info@geoprobe.com TOP DRIVE
Tk / ATV M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 64–99 14,000-80,000
www.geoprobe.com ROTARY
SONIC/
Tk / ATV M Dk / Tk 64–275 14,000–80,000
CORING
Gus Pech Mfg. Co. Inc.
Geoprobe
1480 Lincoln St. SW Dk 100–200
Tk / Tr / Track AUGER 6625–40,000
P.O. Box 96 Tk 200–435
Le Mars, IA 51031
Tk / Tr BUCKET Dk / Tk 14,000–18,000
(800) 383-7324
(712) 546-4145 DIRECT
Tk / Tr / Track M/A Dk / Tk 6625–40,000
(712) 546-8945 (fax) CIRCULATION
guspech@guspech.com
www.guspech.com TABLE DRIVE
Tk / Tr / Track M/A Dk / Tk 6625–40,000
ROTARY
TOP DRIVE
Tk / Tr / Track M/A Dk / Tk 6625–40,000
ROTARY
SONIC/
Tk / Tr / Track M/A Dk / Tk 6625–40,000
CORING
Hammer Drilling Rigs
1501 North Charlotte Ave.
Monroe, NC 28110 Track AUGER M / A / DTH 84–120 22,400
(704) 290-2232
sales@hammerdrillingrigs.
com Track DUAL ROTARY M / A / DTH 84–120 22,400
www.hammerdrillingrigs.com
Little Beaver-Lone Star Drills
2009 South Houston Ave.
Livingston, TX 77351
(800) 227-7515
(936) 327-3121 Tr / Tk ROTARY M / DTH 10–50 5000–15,000
(936) 327-4025 (fax)
sales@littlebeaver.com
www.lonestardrills.com
MARL Technologies Inc.
Little Beaver 5603-54th St.
100–200 9800–18,000
Edmonton, AB Tk / Track AUGER Tk
210–300 10,000–30,000
Canada T6B 3G8
(780) 435-8500
(780) 434-7242 (fax) SONIC/
slyle@marltechnologies.com Tk / Track Dk / Tk 136–203 22,500–29,250
CORING
www.marltechnologies.com
RIG POWER
MOUNTS DRILLING
Tk – Truck METHOD
Tr – Trailer DRILLING M – Mud A – Air Dk – Deck HP PULLBACK
Company Address ATV/Track TYPE DTH – Hammer Tk – Truck min – max In lbs min – max

Mobile Drill Intl

3807 Madison Ave. Tk / Tr TOP DRIVE
M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 10–500+ 5000–35,400
Indianapolis, IN 46227 ATV/Track ROTARY
(800) 766-3745
Tk / Tr
(317) 784-5661 (fax) AUGER Dk / Tk 110–130 5000–35,400
ATV/Track
sales@mobiledrill.net
www.mobiledrill.net Tk / Tr REVERSE
M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 10–500+ 5000–35,400
ATV/Track CIRCULATION
Tk / Tr DIRECT
M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 10–500+ 5000–35,400
ATV/Track CIRCULATION
Tk / Tr
SONIC M/A Dk / Tk 10–500+ 5000–35,400
ATV/Track
Tk / Tr
CORING M/A Dk / Tk 10–500+ 5000–35,400
ATV/Track

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 SEMCO INC.
P.O. Box 1216 ● 7595 U.S. Hwy 50 ● Lamar, Colorado 81052

800-541-1562
719-336-9006 ● Fax 719-336-2402 ● www.SEMCOoflamar.com
*NEW SEMCO EMAIL ADDRESS: SEMCOPUMPHOIST@GMAIL.COM*
We are no longer using the yahoo email account. Sorry for any inconvenience.

SEMCO S12,000 Old Style A Frame, 44 Derrick, 2 Speed Winch

w/Grooved Drum, Auxiliary Hydro Valve, Power Tong Hookup to the
Rear, Front Outrigger, LED Light Kit for Mast, Power Arm, Waliking
Beam Stroker, 2,000 Capacity Sand Reel, Hydraulic Oil Cooler, 16
Steel Flat Bed, Mounted on Customer’s 1981 IHC S1854.
Check out our customer’s new pump hoist:
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Adjustable Torque, 4-Serrated Rollers w/Clean Out Slots,
Hydraulic Operated w/High Torque Charlynn Motors
Model# Pipe Size Description
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 RIG POWER
MOUNTS DRILLING
Tk – Truck METHOD
Tr – Trailer DRILLING M – Mud A – Air Dk – Deck HP PULLBACK
Company Address ATV/Track TYPE DTH – Hammer Tk – Truck min – max In lbs min – max

Rig Source
700 Hicks Dr.
Elburn, IL 60119 Tk / Tr / Track AUGER M/A Dk 25–115 9800–32,515
(630) 934-6136
(630) 365-4801 (fax)
matts@rigsourceinc.com SONIC/ Dk 375 20,000
Tk / Track M/A
www.rigsourceinc.com CORING Tk 243 15,000

Schramm Inc.

800 E. Virginia Ave. DIRECT 30,000–

Tk / Tr / Track M / A / DTH Dk 465–760
West Chester, PA 19380 CIRCULATION 200,000
(610) 696-2500
REVERSE 30,000–
(610) 696-6950 (fax) Tk / Tr / Track M / A / DTH Dk 465–760
CIRCULATION 200,000
schramm@schramminc.com
www.schramminc.com TOP DRIVE 30,000–
Tk / Tr / Track M / A / DTH Dk 465–760
ROTARY 500,000
HORIZONTAL/ 130,000–
Tk / Tr M / A / DTH Dk 760–1520
DIRECTIONAL 500,000
SIMCO Drilling Equipment
802 Furnas Dr. Tk / Tr / ATV AUGER Dk / Tk 40–71 7600–12,000
Osceola, IA 50213
DIRECT Dk 40–71 7600–12,000
(641) 342-2166 Tk / Tr / ATV M / DTH
CIRCULATION Tk 40–300+ 7600–29,000
(641) 342-6764 (fax)
info@simcodrill.com TOP DRIVE
Tk / Tr / ATV M / DTH Dk / Tk 71–300+ 12,000–29,000
www.simcodrilll.com ROTARY
SONIC/
Tk / Tr / ATV Coring Dk / Tk 40–300+ 7600–29,000
CORING
REVERSE
Tk / Tr / ATV M/A Dk / Tk 71 12,000
CIRCULATION
Sonic Drill Corp.
119 N. Commercial St.
Suite 190
Bellingham, WA 98225
SONIC/
(604) 588-6081 Tk / Tr / Track Sonic Dk / Tk 100–300 25,000
CORING
info@sonicdrilling.com
www.sonic-drill.com

Sonic Drill SonicSampDrill

9230 Globe Center Dr. Suite 110
Morrisville, NC 27560
(937) 477-3055 SONIC/
Tk / Tr / Track Sonic Dk / Tk 66–350 8800–27,000
(919) 590-1743 (fax) CORING
www.sonicsampdrill.com

Taylor Industries
6015 North Xanthus Ave. REVERSE
Tr M/A Dk 500 225,000
Tulsa, OK 74130 CIRCULATION
(918) 266-7301
DIRECT
(918) 266-4194 (fax) Tr M/A Dk 500 225,000
CIRCULATION
sales@taylorindustries.net
www.taylorindustries.net TABLE DRIVE
Tr M/A Dk 500 225,000
ROTARY
Terra Sonic International
927825 State Route 7
Marietta, OH 45750
(866) 365-3483
(740) 374-3618 (fax) SONIC/
Tk / ATV Dk 250 20,000
sales@terrasonicinternational CORING
.com
www.terrasonicinternational
.com

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 RIG POWER
MOUNTS DRILLING
Tk – Truck METHOD
Tr – Trailer DRILLING M – Mud A – Air Dk – Deck HP PULLBACK
Company Address ATV/Track TYPE DTH – Hammer Tk – Truck min – max In lbs min – max

Versa Drill/Laibe Corp.

1414 Bates St. REVERSE
Tk / Track M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 350–630 40,000–95,000
Indianapolis, IN 46201 CIRCULATION
(800) 942-3388
sales@laibecorp.com Tk / Track
DIRECT
M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 350–630 40,000–95,000
Versa Drill/Laibe Corp.
CIRCULATION
www.versa-drill.com
TOP DRIVE
Tk / Track M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 350–630 40,000–95,000
ROTARY
SONIC/
Tk / Track M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 350–630 20,000
CORING
HORIZONTAL/
Tk / Track M / A / DTH Dk / Tk 350–630 40,000–95,000
DIRECTIONAL

Compressors

Capacity Range
Company Address Size (CFM cubic feet/minute) Pressure Range (PSI)
Epiroc
3700 East 68th Ave.
B4-41/750 1800 cfm 750 psi
Commerce City, CO 80022
(800) 732-6762
info.usa@epiroc.com B4-41/1000 1400 cfm 1000 psi
www.epiroc.com.
B7-41/1000 2440 cfm 1000 psi
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT)
500 Highway 18 West 405 lbs CAS40P 40 cfm 100 psi
Garner, IA 50438
325 lbs CAS45R 45 cfm 150 psi
(800) 247-5958
(641) 923-6063 (fax) 870 lbs CAS4110HT 110 cfm 150 psi
www.imt.com
375 lbs CAS60R 60 cfm 150 psi
300 lbs CAS85 85 cfm 150 psi
770 lbs CAS4110HU 110 cfm 150 psi

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 2018 Heavy Equipment Directory
Pump Hoists/Service Trucks

Single,
Double,
Company Name Maximum and/or Lift
and Address Model/Name Mast Size Layback Triple Line Capacity Winch Speed
AMS Inc.
105 Harrison St.
American Falls, ID 83211 Single/
SK-3500 N/A N/A 500 N/A
(800) 635-7330 Double
(208) 226-2017
(208) 226-7280 (fax)
ams@ams-samplers.com Port-A-Reel N/A N/A Single 300 N/A
www.ams-samplers.com
Hunke Manufacturing LLC
P.O. Box 128 5T 36 11 4-part 12,000 120 FPM
801 West 4th St.
6T 36 11 2-part 12,000 130 FPM
Snyder, NE 68664
(402) 568-2221 8T 36 10 3-part 21,000 120 FPM
(402) 568-2223 (fax)
sales@hunkemfg.com 10T 36 11 3-part 27,000 140 FPM
www.hunkemfg.com 12T 36 11 3-part 33,000 140 FPM
50T 44 10 8-part 100,000 300 FPM
Pulstar Manufacturing
278 CR 4 P5HD4L 44 max 11 4-line 12,400 180 ft/min
Dodge, NE 68633
P10HD3L 50 max 11 3-line 15,000 160 ft/min
(402) 693-2599
(402) 693-2681 (fax) P12 50 max 11 2-line 12,000 140 ft/min
sales@pulstarmfg.com
www.pulstarmfg.com P20HD 50 max 8 3-line 27,000 110-120 ft/min
P38HD 50 max 14 3-line 45,000 150-300 ft/min
P100 64 max 14 6-line 100,000 150-300 ft/min
RHR Products
6679 Santa Barbara Rd. Pump Trax
Suite 1 Well Pump
1,200 lbs.
Elkridge, MD 21075 Puller
(1-2 inch
(443) 546-6875 (includes 0-70 FPM
Steel,
aross@rhrproducts.com Honda (variable speed)
PVC, or
www.rhrproducts.com GX160, stand
Poly)
and wireless
RHR Products remote)
SEMCO Inc.
7595 U.S. Hwy. 50 North S4,000 35 136 Double 800# 2-speed, 280/min
Lamar, CO 81052
S6,000 35 136 Triple 16,000# 2-speed, 280/min
(719) 336-9006
(719) 336-2402 (fax) S8,000H 36 126 Triple 22,000# 2-speed, 280/min
semcopumphoist@yahoo.com
www.semcooflamar.com S10,000 40 126 Triple 30,000# 2-speed, 280/min
S12,000H 44 13 Triple 36,000# 2-speed, 280/min
S15,000 48 15 Triple 40,000# 2-speed, 280/min
S20,000 44 10 Triple 50,000# 2-speed, 280/min
SEMCO
S25,000 40 13 Quad 100,000# 2-speed, 280/min
S30,000 40 13 Quad 120,000# 2-speed, 280/min
Taylor Industries
6015 North Xanthus Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74130
PH-80 52/80 12 4-line 80,000 200 FPM
(918) 266-7301
(918) 266-4194 (fax)
sales@taylorindustries.net
www.taylorindustries.net PH-100 52/100 12 4-line 100,000 200 FPM

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 2018 Heavy Equipment Directory
Mud Recycling Systems
Cleaning Horsepower/
Capacity Size Holding Bag Number Engine Type/ Kilowatts
Company Address Speed Tank Capacity of Pumps Brand of Engine
KEMTRON Technologies Inc.
10050 Cash Rd. 200 gpm 1000 gallons N/A 2 Stateline 20 kW
Stafford, TX 77477
400 gpm 2350 gallons N/A 3 Stateline 60 kW
(281) 261-5778
(281) 499-4080 (fax) 600 gpm 4000 gallons N/A 3 Stateline 100 kW
info@kemtron.com
www.kemtron.com 800 gpm 5000 gallons N/A 3 Stateline 150 kW

Mud Technology International Inc.

2610 Highway 31 West 320 gpm 1000 gallons N/A 2 Mitsubishi 30 kW
Athens, TX 75751
400 gpm 1400 gallons N/A 2 Mitsubishi 30 kW
(903) 675-3240
(903) 675-7837 (fax) 450 gpm 2400 gallons N/A 2 J.D. 60 kW
info@mud-tech.com
www.mud-tech.com 550 gpm 3300 gallons N/A 3 J.D. 125 kW

Tibban Mfg/MudPuppy Intl

15064 Anacapa Rd. 350 gpm
600 gallons N/A 2 Deutz Turbo 74 hp
Victorville, CA 92392 MP170-25C
(442) 242-7507
350 gpm
(442) 242-7511 (fax) 600 gallons N/A 3 Deutz Turbo 74 hp
MP170-HDD
sales@tibban.com
www.tibban.com 500 gpm
1000 gallons N/A 2 Deutz Turbo 74 hp
Tibban/MudPuppy MP255-25C
500 gpm
1000 gallons N/A 3 Deutz 6 cylinder 254 hp
MP255-100
500 gpm
1000 gallons N/A 3 Deutz 6 cylinder 254 hp
MP255-400
Tulsa Rig Iron
4457 West 151st St. South 240 gpm 2200 gallons N/A 3 Cummins 50 kW
Kiefer, OK 74041
350 gpm 3000 gallons N/A 3 Cummins 50 kW
(918) 321-3330
(918) 321-3339 400 gpm 4900 gallons N/A 4 Cummins 80 kW
(fax) terry@tulsarigiron.com
700 gpm 6400 gallons N/A 4 Cummins/CAT 200 kW

Water Trucks/Rig Tenders

Size Size Grout Pump Number of Toolboxes

Gallon Gallon
Water Diesel Type of Lift Hopper Pumping
Company Address Tank Tank Lift/Crane Capacity Capacity Rate Vertical Horizontal
Northwest Flattanks
200 18th Rd. NW 500 50 IMT 2000 50 50 2 4-6
Choteau, MT 59422
(406) 466-2146 1000 75 IMT 5000 150 150 2 4-6
(406) 466-2176 (fax)
2000 100 IMT 7500 200 200 2 4-6
steve@northwestflattanks.com
www.northwestflattanks.com 3000 150 IMT 10,000 250 250 2 4-6

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 PEOPLE AT WORK

PROTECTING A SMALL BUSINESS

FROM CYBER ATTACK
It’s important to know what steps to take to halt cyber thieves.
ALEXANDRA WALSH

T
he 2016 State of Cybersecurity in Small & Medium-Sized may not even realize you’re being scammed until it’s too late.
Businesses report found hackers had breached half of all With this information, a hacker can quickly take over your
small businesses in the United States within a 12-month identity and steal from you or your business.
period. Malware and phishing, in many cases, can overlap. Ran-
A survey recently published by Manta, an online resource somware attacks usually involve an email containing a link
dedicated to small business, shows 87% of small businesses or file that appears innocuous but actually contains dangerous
don’t think they’re vulnerable to a cyber attack. Further, one malware. Once a user opens the attachment or clicks on the
in three small businesses do not have the proper tools such as link, their computer immediately becomes infected.
anti-virus software, firewalls, data encryption programs, or These malware programs encrypt the computer, which
spam filters to protect themselves from such an attack. locks the user out of everything on the device (like files, folders,
and drives). Sometimes, the entire network can become in-
What Are Cyber Attacks? fected. Then the user will receive a message that promises to
According to a recent survey, the most popular types of unlock the system in exchange for payment (usually requested
cyber attacks businesses experience are: in Bitcoin, a type of digital currency).
• Web-based attack (49%) Most experts recommend you should not pay the ransom
• Phishing (43%) since there’s no guarantee your files will be returned. In addi-
• Malware (35%). tion, sending payment to cybercriminals only encourages this
Web-based attacks refer to threats you may find when behavior in the future.
browsing the Internet. These malicious software programs
will often target users who don’t have security products Protection from Cyber Attacks
installed on their computers. Other than investing in quality protective software avail-
In other cases, these programs are designed to target popular able, one of the best ways to protect your business is to edu-
applications or operating systems. For example, they might cate your employees. Around 75% of organizations consider
reel you in by telling you your computer doesn’t have the negligence by employees to be the greatest data breach threat,
latest update. Always surf the web with extreme caution and and 80% say “end user carelessness” is their main threat to
never agree to download any updates not recommended by the cybersecurity.
program itself. Experts say these are the top steps to preventing cyber
attacks:
• Never open a suspicious attachment or link in email—
Because end users are targets, even if it is from someone you know. Hackers will often
send malicious programs through someone else’s email
employees should be aware of account to their address book.
• Use a browser extension that detects websites that are
the threat of cyber attacks and malicious.
• Use security software and a firewall.
how they are delivered. • Back up your data every day. Use a data-backup and
recovery plan for all critical information. Use both
cloud and on-site backup methods. When all else fails,
Phishing refers to attempts to trick users into clicking on if your data is destroyed by malware, you can access it
a link or giving confidential or personal information that can through your backup.
then be used to defraud that individual or business. • Perform and test regular backups to limit the impact of
For instance, phishing emails may look like they’re from a data or system loss and to expedite the recovery process.
sender you trust (like your bank, a social networking platform, • Use application whitelisting to help prevent malicious
or a retailer). If you respond to that email or click on the link software and unapproved programs from running.
provided and then give up your username, password, bank • Keep your operating system, software, and browser up-
account information, credit card number, or other data—you to-date with the latest updates and patches. Vulnerable

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 applications and operating systems are the targets of
most attacks. DACUM Codes
• Maintain up-to-date anti-virus software, and scan all To help meet your professional needs, this column covers skills and
software downloaded from the Internet prior to executing. competencies found in DACUM charts for drillers, pump installers, and
• Restrict users’ ability (permissions) to install and run geothermal contractors. DO refers to the drilling chart and GO represents
unwanted software applications. the geothermal chart. The letter and number immediately following is
• Activate an awareness and training program. Because the skill on the chart covered by the column. This column covers:
end users are targets, employees should be aware of the
DOK-10, DOK-14, DOL-2, GOI-10, GOI-14, GOJ-2
threat of cyber attacks and how they are delivered. And
if they use their own devices, make sure these are pro- More information on DACUM and the charts are available at
tected as well. www.NGWA.org/Certification and click on “Exam Information.”
• Install strong spam filters to prevent phishing emails
from reaching employees and authenticate inbound
email. istrator accounts should only use them when necessary.
• Scan all incoming and outgoing emails to detect threats Set administrative rights on your computers to prevent
and filter executable files (used to perform computer installations not authorized.
functions) from reaching employees. Though this information is written with a business in mind,
• Configure firewalls to block access to known malicious these tips can apply to home computers and networks as well.
IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. Everyone who uses a computer should at most be aware of
• Set anti-virus and anti-malware programs to conduct how cyber thieves operate. Only then will your network be
regular scans automatically. secure. WWJ
• Never use a public Wi-Fi connection unless you are
also using virtual private network (VPN) encryption Alexandra Walsh is the vice president of Association Vision, a
software. Washington, D.C.–area communications company. She has extensive
• Do not assign administrative access to employees experience in management positions with a range of organizations.
unless absolutely needed. Those with a need for admin-

www.WellOwner.org

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 ENGINEERING YOUR BUSINESS

DESIGNING EFFICIENT AND

EFFECTIVE PUMPING SYSTEMS
Looking at all options can help you save
your customer energy and money.
ED BUTTS, PE

D
esigning an efficient pumping ing system must not only deliver water For example, due to prompting from
system goes far beyond matching efficiently, but at the appropriate flow Congressional action leading to new
the most efficient pump to duty or and pressure—in other words, effectively. standards, the revised U.S. codes related
system head conditions or using a variable For a pumping system, its effective- to energy set minimum requirements for
frequency drive or control valve for variable ness always starts with determining energy-efficient design and construction
demands. the rate or volume of water needed to for new and renovated buildings—
These are just the starting points. In deliver over a predetermined period of impacting energy use and emissions for
today’s world, the myriad of mechanical time. This can be over a 24-hour period the life of the building. This is espe-
and electrical equipment available to for a water system’s average daily cially important since buildings account
the designer and installer, combined demand or as little as 20 minutes for for almost 40% of current U.S. energy
with well-established and likewise new peak demand. use, 65% of electricity consumption,
design rules and guidelines, makes Obviously it provides little benefit, and a little more than 10% of water use.
the design of an efficient and effective and even less comfort, if you must With buildings a main source of
pumping system two of the most im- inform your client their new pump energy use in the United States, it is
portant elements of a pumping plant. system delivers 750 GPM at the high- imperative buildings abide by these new
This month, we review past ideas est efficiency possible when they need codes to ensure they meet the higher
of good pump or pump station design 1000 GPM. Or their irrigation system efficiency standard. Using more efficient
along with present-day rule-changing is capable of applying 2 inches of water methods and materials earlier when
criteria designers should consider for over 50 acres in 12 hours when the client constructing a building will cost a frac-
virtually all pumping applications. requested a system that could deliver tion of what they will later if a retrofit
1.75 inches of water over 90 acres in is needed to help cut down total energy
Defining an Efficient eight hours. use over the life of the building.
and Effective System There are new building energy codes
Efficiency: that single word has dif- What Does Efficiency for both commercial and residential
ferent meanings for different people, but Really Mean? buildings as well as other types of
never has the word had more validity The dictionary defines efficient as energy usage.
and worth than in today’s world with “acting to produce an effect with a min- Recognizing electric motors account
ever rising energy costs. imum of waste or effort, or exhibiting a for the greatest single consumption group
To the typical salesperson, efficiency high ratio of output to input.” Both parts of electrical power, new regulations—
means convincing you their product of this definition obviously apply to the including attractive rebate programs—
will deliver more of something for less water well industry even though each have been adopted for retrofitting and
of your money. To engineers, efficiency part has a different application. replacing older less efficient motors
means producing some type of final Although our goal in design and app- with newer more efficient motors. These
outcome, whether it results in work or a lication is to develop a system with the new motors can have a direct applica-
product with the least amount of effort, highest level of operating efficiency— tion on well pump and booster pump
and therefore cost. and in many cases we have achieved applications.
Efficiency is basically the difference these improvements on many levels— Beyond the improvements we can
between a theoretical result and the actual it is important to remember there will make with newer electric motors, there
result of a task, effort, or process. In the always be some loss of efficiency in any are other seemingly minor system or
water well business, efficiency usually process or effort regardless of any im- component improvements we can make
applies to electrical, mechanical, or provements, streamlining, or enhanced as well. These improvements, in many
chemical efficiency—and there are ways design we place into the system. cases, can appear to be so minor as to
to improve each type. Many of the increases in efficiency be insignificant or meaningless. But
Along with efficiency, water system of a given machine or process can be when factored over the life of the unit or
designers must ensure their design is directly correlated to customer demand yearly operating hours, they can readily
effective. This simply means the pump- or government intervention and regulation. ENGINEERING continues on page 48

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ENGINEERING from page 46 be minor or insignificant. But as the impellers, resulting in en-
add up to an energy cost savings well these losses mount, such as for ergy savings. A coating such as
over the initial cost of the investment continuous lighting or heating, Scotchkote 134 (SK134) fusion
itself. the energy losses can become bonded epoxy can cost between
Although improving the efficiency extreme and distort other energy $500-$800 per stage to apply but
of a system or pumping plant is usually costs for pumping purposes. can raise efficiency by as much as
tied directly to savings in electrical 2) Improving Pump Efficiency two to four points. On a pumping
energy, there are various peripheral a.) The use of pump components unit designed for 1000 GPM at
methods that may also save energy— with low hydraulic friction such 300 feet TDH, this can result in a
and therefore raise efficiency. These as bronze, porcelain, and stainless horsepower savings of up to four
methods are as follows. steel will cause lower drag within brake horsepower. At 4000 hours
the pump itself and thus lower per year of operation, this can re-
1) Operational or System Methods sult in an energy savings of more
a.) Select pumping plants to operate pumping costs. Specify a C-10/
C-20/C-30 polished finish on than $1200 in the first year alone.
during off-peak or load-shedding g.) During the design of new or
periods when feasible. These impeller passages.
b.) Little known tricks to impellers replacement deep well pumping
periods, usually during early units, consider the relative differ-
morning or late evening hours, or volutes, such as under or back-
filling of vanes, trimming of the ence in bowl and motor efficiency
may provide lower energy con- and service life between submers-
sumption costs than at any other volute tongue, dynamic balanc-
ing, mitering the impeller’s outer ible and vertical turbine units.
time of day. In reservoir fill appli- Although the capital investment
cations, this may allow refilling edge, and impeller polishing can
raise efficiency one or two points, of a submersible pumping system
the reservoir during a period with will almost always be less than a
relatively low consumption, and saving horsepower.
c.) Select the pump to operate as comparably sized vertical turbine
thus discharge head. unit, the combined efficiency of
b.) Using an inline throttling valve, close as possible to the best effi-
ciency point (BEP) or within the the bowl and motor will often be
in most cases, is advantageous to up to 10-15 points higher for the
water shedding. Although use of best efficiency window (BEW) at
all times. vertical turbine unit.
this process must be verified for For example, with a pumping
the specific pumping unit and sys- d.) Improve piping by using larger
suction and discharge piping plant designed for 1000 GPM at
tem involved, an inline throttling 300 feet TDH, the difference in
valve on a pump’s discharge to than required. Eliminating tees,
ells, and restricted piping where hourly pumping costs can amount
a lowered flow rate will usually to $1.30 per hour or $5200 per a
provide greater energy savings feasible and changing or using
piping materials with the lowest 4000-hour (50%) operating pe-
than recirculating the water back riod. In addition, the service life
to the source or otherwise wasting friction factors, such as PVC or
cement-lined ductile iron over of a vertical turbine unit is often
the water—in addition to conserving greater than a submersible due to
this precious resource. Never use steel, can also benefit a system.
e.) Even modifying a control, isola- lower speed, motor heat, and ac-
a throttling valve on the suction cessibility. Obviously, these ratios
side of a pump. tion, or check valve on the pump’s
discharge line can pay long-term do not always apply, so evaluate
c.) Always use high quality and these factors case by case.
accurate pressure gauges and dividends. Depending on the
valve size, flow rate, and duty, h.) For vertical turbine pumps, check
flowmeters for tracking data. the bowl setting at least once a
Even though this may seem like a changing out a standard globe
style of inline control valve with year to optimize performance. For
no-brainer, developing and main- semi-open impellers, use an amp
taining an accurate and effective an angle or wye pattern type of
control valve can save up to 2-4 or power meter to optimize the
data collection process requires bowl adjustment.
not only accurate data, but con- psi or up to 10 feet of head loss
sistently accurate data. Variations during operation. For a valve used 3) Electric Motors and Drivers
or inaccuracies in the method of strictly for isolation of the station, a.) For motors: Increasing wire sizes,
data collection can easily lead to using a fully open port valve type optimizing voltages, improving
wrong assumptions and decisions. (such as a resilient seat gate valve) the power factor with capacitors,
d.) Consider and account for any rather than a valve with an inline using premium efficiency motors,
non-pumping energy losses. Once obstruction (such as an unlined plug providing a clean and cool operat-
again, many times the energy or butterfly valve) can also lower ing environment, and de-rating of
losses associated with non-vital the head loss through the valve. a motor’s horsepower for a given
and unrelated functions—such f.) Use of a high-performance coat- load can raise the efficiency of a
as the lighting, heating, cooling, ing on an impeller or volute or pumping plant by as much as 5%
or utilization transformers within throughout a bowl assembly can through electrical changes alone.
a pump station—may appear to provide lower disc friction to ENGINEERING continues on page 50

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ENGINEERING from page 48 the life of the pumping system. These at reduced flow rates will usually
b.) For all drivers (including gear include the following: occur when an inline pressure
drives): Replace oil and add/ a.) As with most electronic devices, control valve is applied to a pump
replace grease at manufacturer- VFDs do not care for heat. Not with a flat curve, since horsepower
recommended frequencies and only will the life of the unit suffer will tend to drop over a commen-
intervals. Use oil and grease but the operating efficiency will surate drop in the flow rate.
weight and viscosity based on also. For these reasons, proper
ventilation and cooling must be Using Pump Design
manufacturer guidelines. Do not
overfill oil reservoirs and main- observed. Software
tain oil levels between low and b.) When using with submersible As computer modeling techniques
high levels during operation. For motors or other motors with a continue to improve and work into
water-cooled gear drives and long cable run between the motor our daily lives, the need to consider
water-jacket-cooled engines: and drive (more than 50 feet), a the use of pump selection programs
Verify operation and minimum condition known as reflected wave also increases. By my count, there are
flow rate for water cooling loop. voltage can occur. This simply presently five generic pump selection
Check gear drive/engine operat- means the drive may be exposed software choices and innumerable man-
ing temperature to verify oil is to a returned level of voltage ufacturer selection programs.
cooling to prescribed levels. bounced back from the motor in Although I have always been a cut
c.) For standby engines: Perform values hundreds of times higher and dried in-the-wool old-timer when it
routine exercising and yearly than the motor’s insulation is rated comes to selecting a pump from catalogs
operational tests at a minimum. for. Various protective devices, and by using manufacturer curves, my
Regardless of the operational such as rectifiers, are used to ne- use of selection programs has increased
hours, replace oil once a year at gate these conditions and should greatly over the past decade, especially
a minimum. Rotate or otherwise be implemented on all installa- now that I am designing more pumping
use stored fuel to maintain qual- tions with long cable offsets. systems with variable flow and head
ity. If necessary, use diesel fuel c.) When sizing a VFD, consider the conditions.
with anti-waxing quality or addi- actual amperage the unit will need While not intending to advertise, I
tive to prevent waxing over long to operate with, not just the horse- am quite pleased with and work with
storage intervals. Verify engine power. Since a submersible motor the PumpFlo software developed by
readiness with proper function will draw higher current than a Engineered Software Inc. I started with
of battery trickle charger, jacket comparable horsepower standard Version I years ago and now work with
heater, preheat, and glow plugs (if motor, sizing for horsepower may Version X and am pleased with the way
applicable). For prime engines: not provide an adequate reserve this software allows selection of various
Replace oil and spark plugs (gas) capability for the higher current. pumps by inputting the design condi-
at manufacturer-recommended In many cases, increasing the unit tions of capacity and head or directly
hours of operation; use heavy- size by one can protect against referring to a specific pump model.
duty service as the guideline. this potential. This is a common Even though I know there are many
Conduct compression and timing issue on retrofit installations. other excellent pump selection soft-
every two years to verify uniform d.) Specific types of installations, ware programs available, I am one of
cylinder function. such as those on vertical hollow- the dinosaurs who prefers to stick with
d.) For drivelines: Check alignment and shaft or standard horizontal motors, something when it works for me (this is
grease U-joints at manufacturer- can result in ground loops or arc- the same reason I have been married for
recommended intervals. For belt ing of imposed voltages within the 40 years!).
drives: Verify belt tension and bearings. Various methods exist In addition to programs allowing
uniform belt application at least to protect against this occurrence, comparison of pumps from different
once a year. Consider replacing but the most reliable method manufacturers, virtually all pump man-
multiple V-belts with a single involves effective and complete ufacturers now have their own selection
serpentine or cog belt. grounding and bonding of the program or are a part of a pump selec-
drive and motor. tion software such as PumpFlo, Pump-
4) Variable Frequency Drives e.) For new or retrofit VFD applica- CALC, or PumpBase. Most selection
and Control Valves tions, verify the speed reduction programs enable multi-speed evaluation,
Variable speed or frequency drives coincides with the selected pump efficiency and horsepower comparison,
(VFDs) as well as pressure modulating curve and that energy savings pump curve limitations, and selections
valves have rapidly become a favored apply at reduced speeds. Steep with different trims and stages along
method for energy savings and improv- pump curves are generally more with the appropriate changes in effi-
ing system efficiency. However, they are warranted and favorable when ciency and horsepower draw, each one a
not without their drawbacks and limita- used with VFDs than the use of critical parameter in properly designing
tions, so the designer must employ and inline pressure control valves. A a water pumping system.
consider specific features to provide the higher degree of energy savings This type of functionality not only
highest possible efficiency and extend

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speeds up selection of a well pump, but tout using low-cost but effective meth-
also helps with accuracy and compari-
son of different models and brands, plus
ods such as impeller backfilling, polish-
ing, or bowl linings as ways to increase
Heavy-Duty
the computer-generated printouts and
curves look better than the type I once
pump efficiency.
Here is another example: Convert-
(Build)
produced by hand. Although the use of a
pump selection software is probably not
ing to a 100 HP, 1800 RPM premium
efficiency from a standard efficiency
Standard
as efficient and necessary with domestic
well pumps, I wholeheartedly recom-
electric motor will increase the full load
efficiency from roughly 93% to 94.5%.
Pressure
mend the use of this technology for
larger submersible and vertical turbine
At a full-loaded condition, this incre-
mental improvement will conserve up
Switch
well and booster pumps. to 1.27 kW, which when multiplied by - Rated for 230 Volt - 2HP -
3000 operating hours per year will result
Unit or Component vs. N
in a power savings of 3820 kW/hr. At Ava ow
System Efficiency $0.15 per kW/hr., this is a potential sav- ilab
le
As the buzzword of efficiency contin- ings in operating costs of $573 per year.
ues to creep into our daily working lives This type of savings is also possible
with more and more frequency, we must with bowl retrofits where an improve-
recognize as water system designers the ment from a bowl efficiency of 75%
importance of squeezing out more work up to 83% at a load of 50 BHP (brake
for less energy as a way not only to save horsepower) can save up to 6.42 BHP.
our client important operational costs Even when demonstrating these
but also to conserve our world’s limited proven energy savings, in many
natural resources. cases—particularly those in irrigation
One of the many ways we can assist settings—customers are often resistant
in this endeavor is by evaluating and im- to invest the cost of an entire system
proving both the system and component replacement or upgrade than they may
efficiencies. be for a component replacement. Testing
The system efficiency is the most ob- and evaluating the individual efficiency
vious and apparent contributor to overall of the units or components and then
efficiency and operating costs, and the
one we are generally the most concerned
recommending replacement or repair
of these specific elements is often more 1 Heavy
fiberboard
with. In water systems vernacular, it is conducive to a customer’s budget than bracket for
commonly referred to as the wire-to- an entire system replacement. movement of
water or pumping plant efficiency. It You will still generate business and contacts -
is the net efficiency, comprised of the sales as well as have the satisfaction of stronger -
individual losses within the entire sys- likely saving the customer some real withstands
money in the end. more heat
tem that, together, create the final plant
efficiency.
On the other hand, the unit efficiency, Conclusion 2
also known as component efficiency, is As power costs continue to rise each Extra large
the relative efficiency of one specific year, the need to fully consider the ef- silver contact
ficiency of each item in our pumping for longer
or individual element within the larger
systems will also continue to rise. The service life
grouped system. It could be the pump,
driver, or transmission efficiency, or purpose of this column is to remind you
even the efficiency of a single compo-
nent within the overall unit, such as
just how important efficiency has be-
come in our world. There are ways you 3 Heavy brass
wire
the internal hydraulic losses within an can improve it with just a little thought, connections
impeller or the bearing friction for one while at the same time preserving the with set screws
stage in a multistage vertical turbine effectiveness of the pumping system. inside brass
pump that are each a separate part of the Consider all of the possibilities no tube - can hold
matter how insignificant they may seem, No. 8 wire
overall bowl efficiency.
Many people think the system effi- and you may find they might just offer
ciency is the only important factor, but some real dividends for you and your All This and a Better Price
I don’t agree. In many instances, using customer.
incremental improvements in the unit or Until next month, work safe and
component efficiency can be far more smart. WWJ
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 DRAWING FROM THE WELL

GROWING YOUR BUSINESS

The right people and business acumen
are vital to a company’s success.
GARY SHAWVER, MGWC

M
ost successful businesses will by their very nature
See the cover story “Expanding Your Work Radius” on page 23 by
have a tendency to grow.
WWJ Senior Editor Mike Price for ideas on growing the area where
If the public is of the opinion your business pro-
duces a good product, gives good service, or both, it will seek your company works.
you out. Sometimes a business will grow simply because there new person. Management must monitor how the new hire is
is a demand for that service and there aren’t a lot of other progressing at all times.
businesses offering it. Some employees had a natural desire to learn and move
Regardless of the reason for growth, managing a growing up, while others did not. That problem is worse today than it
business properly is extremely important. was when I was in the daily operations. It is vital to recognize
As my business grew in the late 1980s and early 1990s, which employees have the desire to move up and what par-
I didn’t realize the difficulty managing its growth by myself. ticular task that person is best suited for and put them in the
I observed my father run his business on his own for 40 years proper “job fit.”
and wrongly assumed I could do the same. However, my
father had only 12 or so employees at most. By the early Managing the Money
1990s, I had grown the business from a low of four employees Growing your business is also more than just managing
to more than 20 employees. current employees and training new ones. There is the finan-
As time went on and I acquired other related business cial side of growing your business.
(pump installation and service), I found it more difficult to It is vital to have a good accounting system that produces
the desired information accurately reflecting your daily,
grow the business beyond 25 employees and keep things on
monthly, and yearly operations. You can grow yourself into a
an even keel. One’s span of control over that many employees
financial quagmire and find while you may be doing a lot of
begins to diminish in a hurry and I found managing 20 to 25
business, you’re not making a lot of money.
people effectively is one’s limit. And so, one needs to either have a highly trained and qual-
Managing the Troops ified accountant on staff or retain an accounting firm that has
I realized the need for obtaining help managing the busi- the skill set and resources to help you manage your account-
ness, so I hired an assistant manager in the mid-1990s. ing and financial statements. Without the one or the other, you
I had to go through a few people before I found the right are headed for trouble. By the early 2000s, I had a full-time
person for this job. I was fortunate to hire a retired U.S. Air accountant on staff with the experience and expertise to help
Force lieutenant colonel. While he had no background in manage our growth.
We put in place inventory systems that allowed us to ac-
the water well industry, he had the skill set and leadership I
curately track our inventory to ensure what inventory was
needed as he was capable of managing people and resources.
handled each day—so we would have an accurate profit and
He soon got up to speed, and as time went on I was able to
loss statement at the end of each month. This is vital to every
grow the business to 42 people by the mid-2000s. growing business.
As one’s business grows, it is vital to retain the quality of Proper financial information isn’t just so an owner can
work and service that caused your business to grow. It doesn’t know how the company is progressing. Well-compiled and
automatically happen without oversight. accurate financial statements are necessary to obtain the
One of the things my assistant manager said to me early on necessary capital for expanding operations.
was, “It is our job to continually keep the troops focused and My business had an operating line of capital that was obtained
channeled on their mission. If they were able to always keep at our local bank. I established a relationship with the bank presi-
themselves focused, they would probably be out on their own dent, and frankly he felt like a “partner” in the business.
with their own business.” I found it vital for the bank president to understand my
That statement hit me like a ton of bricks. From that point business. Once I got him up to speed on the ins and outs
on, I focused on that. of my business, I wasn’t inclined to change banks and go
Given virtually everyone who walked through the door through the process all over again.
to work at my business had no background in the water well We often went out to lunch periodically to simply talk. I
industry, training new people was vital. One cannot just give a found we had a lot in common on many issues of running a
new hire to an existing employee and expect them to train the business. He not only became a friend, he became a sounding

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DACUM Codes
To help meet your professional needs, this column covers skills and
competencies found in DACUM charts for drillers, pump installers, WEL- CHLOR PLUS
and geothermal contractors. DO refers to the drilling chart, PI A NEW CHLORINE – SAFER AND EASIER TO USE
refers to the pumps chart, and GO represents the geothermal
chart. The letter and number immediately following is the skill
on the chart covered by the column. This column covers:
GOK-1, GOK-2, GOK-5, GOL-1, GOL-3, GOL-9, PIG-4,
PIG-5, PIG-6, GOI-1, GOI-2, GOI-5, GOJ-1, GOJ-3, GOJ-9 • Disinfects and sanitizes
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calcium hypochlorite
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Gary Shawver, MGWC, is president of Shawver Well Co. Inc. in

Fredericksburg, Iowa. He has been in the water well industry for more
than 40 years and is a Master Groundwater Contractor. He served on
4410 MLK Jr. Blvd. • Lubbock, TX 79404
the NGWA Board of Directors. Shawver is semi-retired, having sold his
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 SAFETY MATTERS

AVOIDING EXCAVATION AND

TRENCHING HAZARDS
It’s critical workers know the requirements
ALEXANDRA WALSH for working in trenches.

T
renching and excavation jobs present serious hazards to
all workers involved. Cave-ins pose the greatest risk and No matter how many well
are more likely than other excavation-related incidents to
result in worker fatalities. drilling, trenching, shoring, and
Not long ago, the Occupational Safety and Health Adminis-
tration released a graphic showing the amount of trench injuries backfilling jobs an employer has
and deaths over a five-year period. In 2016, there were more
deaths than in 2014 and 2015 combined—23 deaths in 2016 done in the past, it is important
vs. 11 deaths in 2015 and 11 deaths in 2014.
Trench collapses happen fast and often have devastating to approach each new job with
results, as 1 cubic yard of soil can weigh up to 3000 pounds—
as much as a car! care and preparation.
The good news, though, is trench collapse deaths are easily
preventable. They continue to happen because of ignorance
of safety rules, lack of supervision, and pressures of time and Preplanning
money. No matter how many well drilling, trenching, shoring, and
Employers must ensure workers enter trenches only after backfilling jobs an employer has done in the past, it is import-
adequate protections are in place to address the hazards of ant to approach each new job with care and preparation.
a cave-in. Other potential hazards associated with trenching Many on-the-job incidents result from inadequate initial
work include falling loads, hazards from mobile equipment, planning. Waiting until after the work starts to correct mistakes
and hazardous atmospheres. in shoring or sloping slows down the operation, adds to the cost
Excavation Standards of the project, and makes a cave-in or other excavation failure
more likely.
29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926, Subpart P:
Excavations contain OSHA’s standard requirements for excavation Safety Checklist
and trenching operations. Before beginning a job, employers should know as much
The standards apply to all open excavations made in the as possible about the jobsite and the materials they will need
earth’s surface—this includes trenches. Following the stan- to have on hand to perform the work safely and in compliance
dards’ requirements will prevent or greatly reduce the risk of with OSHA standards. A safety checklist may prove helpful
cave-ins and other excavation-related incidents. when employers are considering new projects. Factors to
Some of the compliance methods permitted under the consider may include:
OSHA excavation standards require a competent person to • Traffic patterns
classify soil and rock deposits. • Proximity and physical condition of nearby structures
Looked at more closely, a competent person is an individual • Soil classification
designated by the employer who is capable of identifying • Surface water and groundwater
existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or work- • Location of the water table
ing conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous • Overhead and underground utilities
to workers. Acting as such, this person is authorized to take • Weather conditions
prompt corrective measures to eliminate such hazards. • Quantity of shoring or protective systems that may be
Under the excavation standards, the tasks performed by the required
competent person include: • Fall protection needs
• Classifying soil • Number of ladders that may be needed
• Inspecting protective systems • Other equipment needs.
• Designing structural ramps Employers can gather the information they need through
• Monitoring water removal equipment jobsite studies, observations, test borings for soil type or
• Conducting site inspections.
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conditions, and consultations with local officials and utility
companies. This information will help employers determine DACUM Codes
the amount, kind, and cost of safety equipment they will need To help meet your professional needs, this column covers skills and
to perform the work safely. competencies found in DACUM charts for drillers, pump installers, and
geothermal contractors. DO refers to the drilling chart, PI refers to the
Protective Systems
pumps chart, and GO represents the geothermal chart. The letter and
OSHA generally requires employers to protect workers number immediately following is the skill on the chart covered by the
from cave-ins by: column. This column covers:
• Sloping and benching the sides of the excavation
• Supporting the sides of the excavation DOC-12, DOD-5, DOK-8, DOK-9, PIB-7, PIE-5, PIE-19,
• Placing a shield between the side of the excavation and PIG-3, GOC-12, GOD-6, GOI-8, GOI-9
the work area. More information on DACUM and the charts are available at
In many cases the type of protective system needed is one www.NGWA.org/Certification and click on “Exam Information.”
well known and simple to use. At other times employers will
undertake the more complex process of designing a protective approach the edge of an excavation and the operator
system. doesn’t have a clear and direct view of the edge.
Designing a protective system requires consideration of • Protect workers from loose rock or soil that could fall
many factors—soil classification, depth of the cut, water con- or roll from an excavation face by scaling or scraping to
tent of soil, weather and climate, other operations in the vi- remove loose material or installing protective barricades
cinity. Employers are free to choose the most practical design at appropriate intervals.
that will provide the necessary protections. Any system used • Prohibit workers from working on faces of sloped or
must meet the required performance criteria. benched excavations at levels above other workers
OSHA’s excavation standards also require employers to unless the workers at the lower levels are adequately
provide support systems such as shoring, bracing, or under- protected from the hazards of falling, rolling, or sliding
pinning when necessary to make sure adjacent structures material or equipment.
(adjoining buildings, walls, sidewalks, pavements) remain
stable for the protection of workers. The standards also pro- Additional Hazards and Protections
hibit excavation below the base or footing of any foundation Employers also need to emphasize specific practices that
or retaining wall that could reasonably be expected to pose a will help reduce the risk of on-the-job injuries at excavation
hazard to workers. That is, unless: and trenching sites. Such practices can include the following:
• The employer provides a support system, such as under- • Know where underground utilities are located before
pinning digging.
• The excavation is in stable rock • Keep heavy equipment away from trench edges.
• A registered professional engineer determines the struc- • Identify any equipment or activities that could affect
ture is far enough away from the excavation that it would trench stability.
not be affected by the excavation activity or the excava- • Test for atmospheric hazards such as low oxygen, haz-
tion work will not pose a hazard to workers. ardous fumes, and toxic gases when workers are more
Excavations that would undermine sidewalks, pavements, than 4 feet deep.
and related structures are prohibited unless the employer pro- • Inspect trenches at the start of each shift.
vides an appropriately designed support system or another • Inspect trenches following a rainstorm or other water
effective method of protecting workers from the possible flooding.
collapse of any of those. • Inspect trenches after any occurrence that could change
conditions in the trench.
Falling Loads and Mobile Equipment
• Do not work under suspended or raised loads and materials.
Standards • Require personnel wear high-visibility or other suitable
In addition to cave-ins and related hazards, workers in- clothing when exposed to vehicular traffic.
volved in excavation work are exposed to hazards involving
falling loads and mobile equipment. To protect workers from
With excavation, trenching, and water well drilling, em-
these hazards, OSHA requires employers to take certain pre-
ployers should already have safety systems in place providing
cautions. For example, employers must:
policies, procedures, and practices for protecting workers
• Protect workers from excavated or other materials or
from job-related hazards. Employers need to share the details
equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling
of their safety program with workers and emphasize the criti-
inside the excavation by placing and keeping such ma-
cal role workers play in keeping the jobsite safe. WWJ
terials or equipment at least 2 feet from the edge or by
using a retaining device to keep the materials or equip-
ment from falling or rolling into the excavation. Alexandra Walsh is the vice president of Association Vision, a
• Provide a warning system (barricades, hand or mechan- Washington, D.C.–area communications company. She has extensive
ical signals, stop logs) when mobile equipment is oper- experience in management positions with a range of organizations.
ated near an excavation, or when such equipment must

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September 2018 November 2018
4. Protect Your Groundwater Day (800) 551-7379, 1-2. Indiana Ground Water Association 2018 Biennial
fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, Convention Michigan City, Indiana. ingroundwater@gmail.com
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4. Tanzania: The Challenge of Developing Water Well 4-7. Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference
Source Supplies (online brown bag session). (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@
(800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org/ELA
ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org/Events-Education
December 2018
10-13. Groundwater Protection Council 2018 Annual 3-6. Groundwater Week 2018 Las Vegas, Nevada.
Forum New Orleans, Louisiana. www.gwpc.org (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@
ngwa.org, www.GroundwaterWeek.com DARCY, McELLHINEY
October 2018
6. Groundwater Economics: Project Cost-Benefit Evaluation
2-3. Groundwater and Agriculture: Meeting the (short course). Las Vegas, Nevada. (800) 551-7379,
Demands While Protecting Resources (workshop). fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, www.NGWA.org/Events-Education
customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org/Agriculture
6. PFAS in Groundwater Workshop: The Professional’s
3-6. 2018 Geofluid Drilling & Foundations Piacenza, Italy. Challenge (short course). Las Vegas, Nevada (800) 551-7379,
www.geofluid.it fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org, www.NGWA.
10. Imagine a Day Without Water org/Events-Education.
www.imagineadaywithoutwater.org 6-7. Groundwater/Surface Water Interactions: Field and
14-20. Earth Science Week www.earthsciweek.org Mathematical Approaches to Evaluating Groundwater
Seepage (short course). Las Vegas, Nevada. (800) 551-7379,
19-20. Oregon Ground Water Association Fall fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org,
Convention Redmond, Oregon. (503) 390-7080, www.NGWA.org/Events-Education
fax (503) 390-7088, nancy@ogwa.org
6-7. Introduction to Groundwater Geochemistry Reaction
19-20. South Carolina Ground Water Association Fall Modeling (short course). Las Vegas, Nevada. (800) 551-7379,
Meeting Beach Blast North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ngwa.org,
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29-November 1. Fracture Trace and Lineament Analysis: *Event titles in red are National Ground Water Association events.
Application to Groundwater Characterization and *Events ending with DARCY are events where the NGWA’s Darcy
Protection (short course). State College, Pennsylvania. Lecture will be presented.
(800) 551-7379, fax (614) 898-7786, customerservice@ *Events ending with McELLHINEY are events where the NGWA’s
ngwa.org, www.NGWA.org/Events-Education McEllhiney Lecture will be presented.

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 80 EMPLOYMENT 135 RIGS
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Index of ADVERTISERS
AERATION EQUIPMENT NATIONAL GROUND WATER PUMPS, JET
AND SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION A.Y. McDonald 7
Better Water Industries 31 NGWA/Bookstore 75 www.aymcdonald.com
www.betterwaterind.com www.ngwa.org/Bookstore Weber Industries 11
AIR STRIPPERS NGWA/Career Center 63 www.webtrol.com
Better Water Industries 31 www.ngwa.org/CareerCenter
PUMPS, SUBMERSIBLE/INDUSTRIAL
www.betterwaterind.com NGWA/Certification 31 A.Y. McDonald 7
www.ngwa.org/Certification www.aymcdonald.com
BENTONITE GROUT
Wyo-Ben 56 NGWA/Groundwater C.R.I. Fluid Systems OBC
www.wyoben.com Foundation 62 www.crigroups.us
www.ngwa.org
BENTONITE PELLETS/TABLETS Weber Industries 11
NGWA/Groundwater Week www.webtrol.com
Wyo-Ben 56
2018 49
www.wyoben.com PUMPS, SUBMERSIBLE/IRRIGATION
www.GroundwaterWeek.com
DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT A.Y. McDonald 7
NGWA/Insurance Programs 53
Better Water Industries 31 www.aymcdonald.com
www.ngwa.org/Membership
www.betterwaterind.com C.R.I. Fluid Systems OBC
NGWA/Membership 13
www.crigroups.us
DOWN-THE-HOLE CAMERAS www.ngwa.org/Membership
WellVu Camera 9 Weber Industries 11
NGWA/Protect Your
www.wellvu.com www.webtrol.com
Groundwater Day 45
DRILLING FLUIDS www.WellOwner.org PUMPS, SUBMERSIBLE/RESIDENTIAL
Wyo-Ben 56 A.Y. McDonald 7
PIPE FITTINGS, BRASS
www.wyoben.com www.aymcdonald.com
A.Y. McDonald 7
www.aymcdonald.com C.R.I. Fluid Systems OBC
DRILLS, ROTARY
www.crigroups.us
Foremost Industries 61 PITLESS ADAPTERS
(800) 661-9190 Flint & Walling 47
Efficiency Production 18
www.flintandwalling.com
FLOW MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT www.efficiencyproduction.com
Franklin Electric 5
Better Water Industries 31 Merrill 51
www.franklin-electric.com
www.betterwaterind.com www.merrillmfg.com
Headwater Companies 27
GROUTS/SEALANTS POLYMERS AND ADDITIVES www.headwaterco.com
Wyo-Ben 56 Wyo-Ben 56 Weber Industries 11
www.wyoben.com www.wyoben.com www.webtrol.com
INSURANCE PRESSURE SENSORS Xylem/Goulds Water Technology57
Blackadar Insurance Agency 60 Telemecanique Sensors 1 www.goulds.com
www.blackadar.com www.tesensors.com/us
PUMPS, SUMP, VERTICAL TURBINE
IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT PUMPS, BOOSTER A.Y. McDonald 7
SEMCO 39 A.Y. McDonald 7 www.aymcdonald.com
www.semcooflamar.com www.aymcdonald.com
SIMFLO 33
MOTORS, CONTROLS Baker Manufacturing, www.simflo.com
Gicon Pumps & Equipment 28 Water Systems Division 16
Weber Industries 11
www.giconpumps.com www.bakermfg.com
www.webtrol.com
MOTORS, JET PUMP PUMPS, CENTRIFUGAL
QUALITY, DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT
A.Y. McDonald 7 A.Y. McDonald 7
Better Water Industries 31
www.aymcdonald.com www.aymcdonald.com
www.betterwaterind.com
Weber Industries 11
MOTORS, SUBMERSIBLE PUMP www.webtrol.com REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
A.Y. McDonald 7 Cotey Chemical 53
www.aymcdonald.com PUMPS, CONSTANT PRESSURE www.coteychemical.com
Weber Industries 11
MUD SYSTEMS www.webtrol.com RIGS, AUGER
Mud Puppy 34 Central Mine Equipment IFC
www.tibban.com PUMPS, HIGH PRESSURE www.cmeco.com
Weber Industries 11
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GEFCO/King Oil Tools 17 Merrill 51 Merrill 51
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RIGS, CRAWLER TANKS, DIAPHRAGM
Little Beaver, Lone Star Drills 15 A.Y. McDonald 7
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RIGS, DIRECT PUSH/PROBE TREATMENT, ARSENIC REMOVAL
Geoprobe Systems IBC Better Water Industries 31
Anywhere
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Versa-Drill/Laibe 21 Better Water Industries 31
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RIGS, SONIC DRILL VALVES, BALL
Sonic Drill 64 A.Y. McDonald 7 your tablet,
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Star Iron Works 22 A.Y. McDonald 7 Read it
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An Introduction to Water Well Hydrofracturing

The just released book, An Introduction to Water Well
Hydrofracturing: A Form of Well Development and Cleaning,
is an update to a book penned in 1989 titled the Manual of
Hydraulic Fracturing for Well Stimulation and Geologic Studies.

This new edition details how this process has now come to be
an established method for well development and transmissivity
enhancement, and also covers its use for large-scale public
water supplies, state regulations, and safety and sanitation.

Catalog #T431
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PUNCH LIST

Digitized rigs soon will be the new normal. A well-maintained rig is a

Companies that make the adjustment now will safe rig, and that’s what’s going
be best positioned for success in the long term. to make you money. If you have

Craig Mayman a rig where the maintenance isn’t

in “Digitized Rigs Can Benefit Operations taken care of, it’s going to cost
and Workforce”, page 10
the company a lot of money in
the long run.
Rob Caho
in “Rig Safety and Maintenance 101”,
You really have to be on your ‘A’ game and page 29

really go above and beyond what’s required.

Darin Cahoy It is our job to continually

in “Expanding Your Work Radius”, page 23
keep the troops focused and
channeled on their mission.
If they were able to always keep
themselves focused, they would
I like to get that call from the field that says, probably be out on their own
“Your tool worked great, we did not with their own business.
understand this site and now we do.” Gary Shawver, MGWC
in “Growing Your Business”,
Thomas M. Christy, PE page 52
in “WWJ Closeup”, page 12

A 2016 cybersecurity report found

hackers had breached half of all small
businesses in the United States The October issue of Water Well Journal
will feature a full preview of Groundwater
within a 12-month period.
Week 2018, the biggest event in the
Alexandra Walsh
groundwater industry, taking place
in “Protecting a Small Business from Cyber Attack”,
page 44 December 3-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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