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Nippon’s deal with U.S. Steel will impact groundwater professionals

6 days ago | waterwelljournal.com | Thad Plumley

Nippon Steel Corp. completed its strategic $14 billion partnership with U.S. Steel on June 18, 2025, marking one of the most significant consolidations in modern American steel history. The deal transforms U.S. Steel into a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon, while maintaining its iconic name, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania headquarters, and honoring existing labor arrangements.
NGWA mourns loss of long-time member

1 week ago | waterwelljournal.com | Thad Plumley

Gary Burchard, a long-time member of the National Ground Water Association, passed away on June 11. He was 63. Burchard was a hydrogeologist with LRE Water in Tucson, Arizona, and worked as a water professional in the state for 40 years. He worked outside of Arizona later in his career as well, developing water supplies in Texas and working on California’s largest injection well-field program.
Engineering of Water Systems

1 week ago | waterwelljournal.com | Mike Price

Categories: Pumps and Water Systems, The Water WorksBy Ed Butts, PE, CPIWe have reviewed the basic terminology and theory of generators and fundamental sizing techniques in past columns. In this latest look at generators, we will examine the primary use of generators in the water well industry: the application and sizing of generators for electric motors.
David “Mick” Hart Passes Away

1 week ago | waterwelljournal.com | Mike Price

The Michigan Ground Water Association announced that David M. “Mick” Hart, 84, of Eau Claire, passed away on June 15. After getting married in November 1963, Hart joined his father in the family business, Hart Well Drilling, which is still operated by his son Mike. The committee introduced 15 bills to cut red tape, streamline reviews, and provide greater regulatory certainty under CWA. Renowned hydrogeologist to present a series of lectures throughout 2026.
The Use of Inflatable Packers

1 week ago | waterwelljournal.com | Mike Price

Categories: Drilling, Groundwater & WellsBy Thom Hanna, PG, and Nick HemenwayInflatable packers are critical tools in the water well industry, providing essential functionality for tasks like well testing, zonal isolation, well completion, and hydrofracturing (hydrofracking). Their versatility and effectiveness in varying geologic conditions make them indispensable for professionals in this field.
Aquifers, Wells, Drilling Rigs, and Pump Hoists

1 week ago | waterwelljournal.com | Mike Price

Categories: Drilling, Engineering Your Business, Irrigation, Pumps and Water SystemsBy Ed Butts, PE, CPIMany aspects and procedures of constructing a water well and pumping system have changed greatly since1975. Water wells are drilled today at various angles with aquifers containing new, different, and various chemical contaminants and to extreme depths.
Optimizing Geothermal Drilling

1 week ago | waterwelljournal.com | Mike Price

Categories: Business Management, Drilling, Features, Geothermal Technology, Workforce DevelopmentBy Nicholas BoschGeothermal drilling has grown explosively across North America in recent years, expanding from single-house systems into one of the fastest-moving sectors in energy and infrastructure. What used to be one-off domestic installations has evolved into high-volume drilling for entire housing developments, universities, schools, factories, and medical facilities.
Seven Must-See Advancements in the Geothermal Market

1 week ago | waterwelljournal.com | Mike Price

Categories: Drilling, Features, Geothermal TechnologyBy Mike PriceThe rapid drive of innovation in geothermal technology to help meet market demand has been formidable. The saying that necessity is the mother of invention is holding true. With a growing need for skilled workers in drilling, installation, and manufacturing, the sprint-like pace will continue for good cause.
Drug Testing on the Job

1 week ago | waterwelljournal.com | Mike Price

Categories: Safety, Safety MattersBy Alexandra WalshThere has been a recent trend of increasing rates of failed, diluted, or cancelled drug tests, particularly in workplace settings. At the same time, the percentage of U.S. workers testing positive for marijuana continues to climb as more states legalize the drug for medical and recreational use. The number of workers cheating on these screens is also increasing.
DOE’s Liftoff Report on GSHPs: What Are the Implications for Drillers?

1 week ago | waterwelljournal.com | Mike Price

Categories: Business Management, Drilling, Geothermal Technology, Guest Editorial, National Ground Water Association, Workforce Development By Jeff Hammond “Geothermal heating and cooling technologies can simultaneously help achieve energy security, energy efficiency, customer resilience, and energy affordability goals at scale and help manage emerging load and peak demand growth issues.”—U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Geothermal Heating and Cooling The quote...