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Schramm Inc. Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Contract for U.S. Navy Water Well Drilling Requirements
12 Custom T450 Drilling Rigs to be used for Water Well Applications. Schramm, Inc., a leading manufacturer and global supplier of mobile hydraulic drill rigs, today announced it was awarded a multi-million dollar contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, America’s combat logistics support agency. Schramm will design and build 12 T450MIIA Top Head Drive, truck mounted ...
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Groundwater Awareness Week in the US - March 9-15
'Time to schedule your annual water well checkup!' Just as you check your furnace or smoke detector batteries seasonally, spring is a good season to have an annual water well check-up before the peak water use season begins, according to the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) and The Groundwater Foundation. Why is it a good idea to have my water well checked annually? An annual checkup ...
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Seismoelectric Groundwater Location Equipment
Well water location. Aquifer depth, yield and thickness reported before drilling a water well. The GF6 seismoelectric technology is used for groundwater surveys {aquifer depth & yield} before drilling a water well. GF6 equipment sales and training are available world wide. Most people go straight to having a water well drilled before investigating where the aquifer is (or) if there is a good ...
By AquaLocate
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$144,000 grant to construct well in Pemiscot County, Mo. (MO)
EPA has awarded $144,000 to the Consolidated Public Water District #1 of Pemiscot County, Mo. The funds will be used to construct a new water supply well near Hayti, Mo. The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2012. EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, “It’s always a pleasure to help provide safe, reliable and affordable water to Missouri communities. These ...
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COSAN Chile Surveys Water Well Drilling Locations with GMR Non-Invasive NMR Tools
In early 2022, Vista Clara delivered a GMR system to COSAN Chile. COSAN offers non-invasive surface NMR geophysical surveys to deep, water well drilling customers. By offering this service they have increased their customers certainty of finding groundwater and reduced the risk associated with drilling a dry well. Since taking delivery, COSAN had surveyed more than 40 locations, drilled 15 ...
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Studies find methane in Pennsylvania drinking water
New research in Pennsylvania demonstrates that it's hard to nail down how often natural gas drilling is contaminating drinking water: One study found high levels of methane in some water wells within a half-mile of gas wells, while another found some serious methane pollution occurring naturally, far away from drilling. The findings represent a middle ground between critics of the drilling ...
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SIDRASUL: new distributor for Dragflow in Brazil
Dragflow (Italy) has appointed Sidrasul as Brazilian distributor for its complete range of mining and dredging equipments. With more than 25 year of experience Dragflow is one of the most qualified supplier of heavy duty pumps in the mining industry. This collaboration with Sidrasul will put Dragflow in an ideal position to offer to the customers not only high standard products but also the ...
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Some states confirm water pollution from drilling
In at least four states that have nurtured the nation's energy boom, hundreds of complaints have been made about well-water contamination from oil or gas drilling, and pollution was confirmed in a number of them, according to a review that casts doubt on industry suggestions that such problems rarely happen. The Associated Press requested data on drilling-related complaints in Pennsylvania, ...
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BP announces giant oil discovery in the gulf of Mexico
BP has announced this week a giant oil discovery at its Tiber Prospect in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The well, located in Keathley Canyon block 102, approximately 250 miles (400 kilometres) south east of Houston, is in 4,132 feet (1,259 metres) of water. The Tiber well was drilled to a total depth of approximately 35,055 feet (10,685 metres) making it one of the deepest wells ever drilled by ...
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$462,000 grant to Manhattan, Kan., for the drinking water system (KS)
EPA has awarded $462,000 to the City of Manhattan, Kan., for an extension of the drinking water system. The construction project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2012. EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, “Clean drinking water is essential for the residents of the Konza Valley area near Manhattan, Kan. These water infrastructure funds will partially fund the ...
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The SIMCO 7000 Sets the Bar for Drilling Rig Quality
Purchasing a drilling rig is no simple decision. After comparing specs and capabilities, looking through testimonials and weighing all the options, the value of the rig is certainly a huge deciding factor. Drill rig quality and actual return on investment is what drives a drilling rig business to success, and the SIMCO 7000 sets the benchmark in both. The 7000’s impressive torque options ...
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Update from the Field: Well Logging Completed!
It’s been a busy few weeks at the Newberry EGS Demonstration field site, and we’re happy to report that we’ve completed both the injectivity test and well logging activities. Over the next few weeks we’ll be carrying out an additional seismic study, continuing our groundwater monitoring program and buttoning up the site for the winter months ahead. While we’re still ...
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Solinst Continues to Support Lifewater Efforts in Haiti
It has been over two years since the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and Lifewater Canada is continuing their relief efforts in the country to restore and provide safe drinking water to those in need. Since January 2010, they have been able to drill new wells, rehabilitate existing supply wells, and provide training and equipment to locals to carry-on the work on their own. Solinst is ...
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In-House or On-Site Servicing and Repair of Drilling Equipment
Rely on Gill Rock Drill Company For Dependable In-House And On-Site Repair And Service! Does your enterprise perform drilling operations with some frequency? If so, you appreciate the importance of obtaining dependable service and maintenance for your equipment! Unplanned “down time” costs companies in this industry thousands (and even tens of thousands) of dollars. When you use the ...
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Hofstetter Umwelttechnik AG is back on the Italian market
Hofstetter Umwelttechnik AG is back in the Italian market. Hofstetter and SEAMONT srl have signed a Distribution Agreement to develop the business and to promote the sale of Hofstetter products HOFGAS® in Italy. SEAMONT srl is a subsidiary company of the SEA spa Group which was founded in 1989. With over 20 years of experience, our new partner provides solutions in landfill gas extraction, ...
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Numa Releases a New Generation of Patriot 60 and Patriot 65 Hammers
Numa, the world’s leader in DTH hammers and bit technology, has released a new generation of Patriot™60 and Patriot 65 hammers. Based upon advanced engineering and driller input, both hammers provide increased reliability, enhanced performance, and faster penetration rates than previous versions. “The new generation of the Patriot 60 and Patriot 65 hammers was designed with ...
By Numa
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Officials: “Emergency Phase” of Puget Sound Energy Diesel Spill Near Crystal Mountain is Over…Long-Term Cleanup Continues
(Seattle, Wash.) -- Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) today announced the end of the emergency phase of cleanup operations for the 18,000 gallon diesel spill discovered in early November at the PSE back-up electric generator located near the Crystal Mountain Ski Area. ...
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2018 Top Drill Rock Equipment Supplier
Trusted By Drill Companies In The US For all of your drilling needs, Gill Rock Drill Company is here to provide professional and reliable technical expertise. We offer contract drilling, service, and rentals for all of your drilling projects. Get contract drilling with our highly skilled and professionally trained drill crew, or rent premium drilling equipment for your projects. We have ...
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Rio rancho receives $286,000 for green infrastructure
The City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico is constructing a new well water infrastructure, including two surge tanks, duplex model air compressors and controls that will alleviate problems with pipe failures due to surges from the existing equipment. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $286,000 for the work. EPA encourages citizens to take action to protect the nation’s ...
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Court Approves EPA Agreement with IBM for Cleanup of Shenandoah Road Superfund Site in East Fishkill, NY Agreement Also Provides Reimbursement of EPA Costs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that a legal agreement with International Business Machines Corp. was approved on July 7, 2014 by the District Court for the Southern District of New York, under which IBM will perform a cleanup and reimburse EPA for past costs at the Shenandoah Road Groundwater Contamination Superfund site in East Fishkill, New York. The site was ...
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