Ethical Issues and Well Inspections by Groundwater Professionals

Presented on Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Preparing written reports based on inspection and sampling of water supply wells has created a diversification niche for some water well contractors. State laws generally dictate who is qualified to inspect and sample wells and such laws where they exist can vary significantly. The aspect often missing from the entire process is ethical considerations that could arise when contractors perform such inspections. Contractors who perform such services must balance responsibility to their client, the purpose of the inspection, any professional biases, and accurate, defensible disclosure of any deficiencies. This workshop will address the variety of considerations those who perform such inspections must consider, accurately detail, and reliably represent the integrity of the profession.

Presenter:
Gary L. Hix, CWD/PI, RG, CPG
In2Wells, LLC, Tucson, AZ
Gary Hix is a water well consultant and owner of In2Wells LLC. He worked mostly as an Arizona water well drilling and pump contractor from 1986 to 2007. He authored more than 50 articles on subjects related to well drilling and pump installations. Hix is an instructor on topics related to water wells and well drilling methods on the staff for Hogan School of Real Estate and the Bureau of Land Management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Arizona, and a Master of Arts in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

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