INDUSTRY NEWS

Why Stainless Steel Centralizers Are a Game-Changer for Environmental Drilling in Missouri What's hiding beneath the Missouri soil — and why the tools we use to find it matter more than you think. Imagine turning on your kitchen faucet one morning and wondering: Is this water safe? For millions of Missourians, that question isn't abstract — it's personal. The groundwater that flows beneath our homes, farms, and communities is not just a convenience; it's a lifeline. And yet, for all … read more

California Groundwater Regulations: Are Your Monitoring Wells Secure Enough? Picture this: You're standing on a dusty industrial site in Southern California, clipboard in hand, when the state inspector walks up to your monitoring well. Within seconds, they notice the faded plastic cap, the compromised lock, and the exposed casing. What should have been a routine inspection just became a compliance nightmare. Sound familiar? If you've ever felt that sinking feeling during a site inspection— … read more

PFAS in Milwaukee: The "Forever Chemicals" Lurking in Our Water—And How Smart Sampling Makes a Difference The Invisible Threat Hiding in Plain Sight Picture this: It's a warm summer morning in Milwaukee, and you've just filled a tall glass with cool, crystal-clear water from your kitchen tap. It looks pristine. It tastes refreshing. But what if I told you that lurking beneath that seemingly pure surface could be invisible chemicals—molecules so stubborn that they might still be conta … read more

Is Your Atlanta Garden Hiding a Toxic Secret? The Ultimate Guide to Safe Soil Sampling in the City in a Forest There's something magical about digging your hands into fresh Georgia soil, feeling the earth between your fingers as you plant seeds that will eventually become the tomatoes, peppers, and greens on your dinner table. Across Atlanta—from the revitalized Westside to the tree-lined streets of Kirkwood—community gardens are transforming forgotten vacant lots into vibrant green … read more

When Farmland Meets the Future: How Oregon's New Groundwater Rules Are Transforming Agriculture in the Lower Umatilla Basin Picture this: You're standing in the middle of a thousand-acre field in Boardman, Oregon, watching the sun rise over rows of crops that stretch toward the horizon. The soil beneath your boots has fed communities for generations. But underground, invisible to the naked eye, decades of agricultural practices have left their mark—and now, it's time to write a new chapter … read more