Exploring Deep Groundwater Resources Using the Reverse Circulation (RC) Drilling Method
Thursday, May 8, 2014: 2:40 p.m.
Steve Schneider, MGWC
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Drilling Division, Schneider Water Services, St. Paul, OR
Several drilling methods are currently being used for deep water supply well construction. This presentation will discuss the application of reverse circulation (RC) for these wells, including the pros and cons of RC drilling as compared to other commonly used drilling methods. Tooling, equipment, and techniques applicable to deep RC drilling and for deep groundwater supply well construction and maintenance will be included in the discussion.
Steve Schneider, MGWC, Drilling Division, Schneider Water Services, St. Paul, OR
Steve Schneider is a Master Groundwater Contractor and manages the drilling division of Schneider Water Services. The 70-year-old company operates in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, specializing in large capacity wells and water systems. Schneider is a licensed driller and pump installer and also has a degree in mechanical engineering. He has conducted educational seminars on a variety of topics including well drilling, grouting, standards/guidelines, and components and benefits of properly constructed wells. Schneider 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.
