Comparison of Water Supply Well Drilling Methods

Schneider, Steve

Comparison of Water Supply Well Drilling Methods

Wednesday, May 7, 2014: 1:00 p.m.

Curtis (Westin Denver Downtown)

Steve Schneider, MGWC , Drilling Division, Schneider Water Services, St. Paul, OR

Selecting, specifying or approving an appropriate well drilling method for large capacity water supply wells is often challenging. This presentation will discuss the pros and cons of the most commonly used methods. The comparison includes but is not limited to: equipment requirements and relative costs, geologic formations, artesian conditions, aquifer damage, development considerations, construction time, formation sample quality, interim water quality or quantity testing, site considerations, cuttings and fluid disposal.

Steve Schneider, MGWC, Drilling Division, Schneider Water Services, St. Paul, OR

Steve Schneider is a Master Ground Water Contractor. He manages the drilling division of Schneider Water Services. The 68-year-old company operates in Oregon and Washington, specializing in large capacity wells and water systems. He has drilling and pump installer licenses in Oregon and Washington and a degree in mechanical engineering. Schneider has conducted educational seminars on a variety of topics including well drilling, grouting, standards/guidelines and components and benefits of properly constructed wells. He is the current president of the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation and primary author of Water Supply Well Guidelines for Use in Developing Countries.