Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Strontium in Residential Water Well Systems
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Strontium in Residential Water Well Systems
Presented on Wednesday, February 18, 2015
This half-hour online presentation gives a brief overview of the detailed instructions offered in the NGWA-developed industry best practices document for Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Strontium in Residential Water Well Systems. Topics covered include:
- Overview of strontium’s effect on human health
- Geologic properties and land-use implications on strontium concentrations
- Well location and construction methodologies related to strontium
- Testing and treatment for strontium in water well systems.
Speaker:
Jessica Rhoads
National Ground Water Association, Westerville, OH
National Ground Water Association, Westerville, OH
Jessica Rhoads is the NGWA industry practices administrator. In her third year with the Association, Rhoads coordinates the development of industry standards and best suggested practices, as well as the NGWA Voluntary Certification Program. Prior to joining NGWA, she was an intern with the Ohio Geological Survey at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Rhoads earned a B.A. in professional geology from Ohio Wesleyan University, where she was awarded the Robert E. Shanklin Distinguished Scholar Award in Geology. In addition, she is a member of the Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, national honor society for the Earth sciences, and the Ohio Society of Association Executives.