Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Uranium in Residential Water Well Systems
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Uranium in Residential Water Well Systems
Presented on Wednesday, April 15, 2015
This half-hour online presentation includes systematic guidance for reducing uranium concentrations in residential water well systems. Based on the NGWA-developed best suggested practices document, Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Uranium in Residential Water Well Systems, presentation topics include:
- Background and health effects related to uranium exposure
- Guidance regarding geologic and land-use impacts on uranium concentrations
- Well location and construction methods related to uranium presence
- Water sampling and analysis for uranium, and treatment methods.
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.