We Solve Problems Others Create

The State of Nebraska has a groundwater quality problem. Existing high capacity wells and previously abandoned wells are not adequately protected from the comingling of dissimilar water chemistry within the bore hole. Wells constructed before 2014 were not required to address the challenge that the gravel pack annulus can become the preferential pathway for contamination to reach the ground water. If the right procedures are followed, improvement to groundwater quality is possible and the natural equilibrium of the groundwater chemistry can be restored.

Groundwater forensics is a key component to restoring the natural filtration of the subsurface. Our members are skilled in the science of ground water forensics. We embrace the challenges of unraveling the unknown reasons for water quality degradation. By using advanced diagnostics and talents of our members we can “Solve problems created by others”.

Our approach of:

1.) project assessment
2.) evaluation of applicable data
3.) visual and physical inspections, and
4.) development of site-specific procedures
will lead to improved water quality.

Public education is an important tool for the protection of groundwater quality. The water well contractor industry, the engineering industry, and ground water users need to be informed that well construction can and does alter the water quality within an aquifer by circumventing the natural filtration of subsurface. Our members are nationally and internationally recognized experts with skilled public speaking and presentation skills to effectively deliver messages to groundwater professionals wanting to utilize this emerging technology.

It is imperative that ground water quality issues be prioritized if the State is going to resolve its ground water problems. Identification of vulnerable existing high capacity wells that have inadequate grouting intervals and the proper decommissioning of abandoned wells through enhanced grout methods are required to stabilize the water chemistry in the state aquifers. Proper well decommissioning and grout augmentation is needed to restore the natural filtration of the subsurface.