WorldWide Drilling Resource

Contact Information: Dean Robbins Phone: (512) 472-7437 • Fax: (512) 472-0537 E-mail: drobbins@twca.org www.tgwa.org TGWA Annual Convention & Trade Show January 24-26, 2018 San Marcos Embassy Suites & Conference Center, San Marcos, TX Trade Show, the Latest Industry Technologies, Policy/Rule Updates, Education Classes for Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers, Golf/Bowling Tournament, Auction, & More! to develop, promote, and protect Texas groundwater hydrologist Janet Carter. “We returned to South Dakota with useful information and ar e looking forward to acquiring more data from the Armenian water professionals.” As the project moves forward, the scientists will meas- ure water levels in both failing and nonfailing wells throughout the Basin to get a thor- ough look at water level fluctuations and note in which areas wells no longer flow. The boom of aquaculture in the Ararat Basin saw about 260 fish farms in operation. Since this peak, several fish farms have been abandoned, leaving behind wells which still discharge groundwater. Proper sealing of these abandoned wells could significantly reduce the waste of some of the area’s pre- cious groundwater supply. Modeling the Basin could help determine which of these abandoned wells are able to be sealed using limited resources while also benefitting the Basin. “We know of more than 30 communities that had flowing wells to supply their drinking water, and now those wells no longer flow,” said Patrick Meyer, a science and technology advisor with USAID Armenia. “Overextraction of groundwa- ter has widespread consequences beyond just the water sector. For example, in recent years, the Armenian nuclear power plant has had to build new systems to ensure adequate water supply for cooling.” With some wells being sealed completely, and others pulling up low-quality water due to their depths, this endeavor to map water level and water quality trends could pos- sibly result in the drilling of new, more productive wells within the basin. Mark Anderson demonstrates how to collect a stable isotope sample from a flowing well. Scientists cont’d from page 77. 82 DECEMBER 2017 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® C Be Happy J C Get sufficient, quality sleep. C Wake up and smile ~ greet the new day with a positive attitude. C Shorten your commute, or simply take a few moments to feel appre- ciation for the day ahead, despite the distance you have to travel. C Give a hug to family and friends. C Every day, write down three things you are thankful for. C Do something nice for someone else ~ small acts of kindness go a long way. C Don’t fret over small problems, and don’t get agitated over large ones. Just take action to resolve the situ- ation. C Get moving to loosen up, and do it frequently throughout the day. C Meditate for several minutes each day. Make time to clear your mind ~ simply relax and BE. C Get a pet and appreciate their un- conditional love. C Spend time with happy people ~ let some of their enthusiasm rub off on you. C Eat healthy (at least most of the time) and drink plenty of water.