Denied a Well Permit?
Around our house, we have a saying: “Stay in your Lane”. We use it with one and other as a gentle reminder that we each have our own strengths and…
Mandatory Hook Up is Unconstitutional
Just because municipal water is available doesn't mean it's the best resource for water, or that the local government has a right to force citizens and businesses to make or…
Infographic: Benefits of Having Your Own Private Water Supply (UK)
This awesome infographic by Dale's Water, a UK driller, is not only beautiful to look at, it is packed with information that even those of us here across the pond…
Infographic: WellCheck℠ Well Inspection
The National Groundwater Association recommends all well owners have their well inspected annually. Although this is especially important for folks who drink their water and may face health risks from…
b0nUs cReEPy wELL (2014)
We were called out today to look at a possible well abandonment at a Dunwoody, GA bank-owned new construction homesite. The builder is having some trouble with a neighbor, who…
MWD to the Rescue with All the Right Stuff!
Project of the Week 10/15/14, Vinings (Atlanta) Well Upgrade
In Atlanta, Municipal water rates have gone up 47% in a 3-year period. This huge jump in prices, along with the continuing water wars between Georgia and its neighbors and…
Water Reclamation
Recently, a story on NPR reminded us about a big idea I had a while back... Silicon Valley is using treated wastewater for landscaping and other non-potable uses. Failing Infrastructure…
Using Water to Take the Land (again)
Since its enactment, the Clean Water Act of 1972 has led to significant and continued improvement in the quality of the nation’s waters. By in large, it has been a…
Backing Up 2.0 (Roswell, Ga)
Last month, we had one of our most challenging setups yet: Getting our rig into a tight corner in Chatham Park Subdivision (Roswell, Ga) without knocking over any mailboxes, and…
Giving Away Our Water
Imagine the civil government issuing you an order to pump water out of your well, on your property, to your neighbors' homes. Imagine that same government agency telling you that…