National Ground Water Association

06/19/2026

Water Well Journal is taking a closer look at hazard identification and assessment and the role these practices play in creating safer job sites. The article explores how recognizing hazards, assessing their severity, and applying proper controls can help prevent incidents and improve workplace safety.

Safety Month serves as an important reminder that evaluating risks before work begins is one of the most effective ways to protect crews and strengthen safety culture across the groundwater industry.

Read more here: https://waterwelljournal.com/hazard-identification-and-assessment/

06/18/2026

June is National Safety Month, making it the perfect time to prioritize the practices that keep crews safe on the jobsite. In this episode of the Water Well Journal podcast, Jean Ndana, CSP, CIH, PMP, ASQ-CQE, of the Tools 4 Safety Titans newsletter discusses pinch point safety, new hire safety orientation, three essential steps to take before orientation, and more.

Listen now: https://waterwelljournal.com/episode-29-pinch-points-and-new-hire-safety-orientation/

National Safety Council

06/17/2026

As data centers continue to expand across the United States, questions surrounding groundwater use and long-term sustainability remain top of mind. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin recently announced that the agency will not establish nationwide environmental requirements for the data center industry, leaving decisions related to water use and other environmental considerations to states and local communities.

Read more: https://www.ngwa.org/detail/news/2026/06/16/epa-announces-it-won%27t-set-nationwide-standards-for-data-centers

06/17/2026

Take a quick tour of NGWA Business PRO, the all-in-one software built for water well professionals. In this demo, we’ll walk through the key features that help streamline your business- from managing customers and scheduling jobs to tracking work orders and invoices. Whether you’re in drilling, pump installation, or water system service, NGWA Business PRO helps you stay organized, efficient, and connected in the field and the office. See how this powerful tool can simplify your daily operations and help your business run more smoothly.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv3ZCgJiCRY&t=10s

NGWA Business PRO offers a comprehensive suite of modules and capabilities tailored for companies that drill and install water wells. From managing customers

06/16/2026

NGWA Scientists and Engineers Section Vice President R. Jeffrey Davis, PE, CGWP, CWRE, recently joined the Perspectives on Sustainable Development podcast to discuss the episode, "Fact, Fiction, and Fear: Hyperscale Data Center Development." As conversations around data centers continue to evolve, this episode offers valuable insights into the opportunities, challenges, and misconceptions surrounding their development and potential impacts on groundwater resources.

Davis, who is principal at Integral Consulting Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah, leads NGWA's Data Center Task Force and will co-lead NGWA's members-only webinar, "Data Centers and Groundwater: What NGWA Members Need to Know," on August 5.

Listen to the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml9q0bczJt4

Register for the August 5 webinar: https://www.ngwa.org/detail/event/2026/08/05/default-calendar/data-centers-and-groundwater--what-ngwa-members-need-to-know

06/16/2026

NGWA’s Hydrogeology of States Webinar Series continues with a closer look at Maine’s groundwater systems and hydrogeologic conditions. Whether you work in groundwater science, engineering, or water resource management, this webinar offers valuable state-focused education and professional insight. Join us August 26 from 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET

Learn more: https://www.ngwa.org/detail/event/2026/08/26/default-calendar/ngwa-s-hydrogeology-of-states-webinar-series--maine.

06/15/2026

The June cover of Water Well Journal is here, and Safety Month is the perfect time to dive into topics that support safer job sites and stronger safety cultures. This month’s issue explores assessing risk, workplace violence prevention, and updates on material standards for well design, resources designed to help groundwater professionals stay informed and prepared.

Read the June issue here: https://waterwelljournal.com/
Water Well Journal

06/12/2026

NGWA has prepared comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed changes to coal ash disposal rules, highlighting the importance of protecting groundwater resources and ensuring science-based regulations that safeguard public health and the environment.

Read more: https://www.ngwa.org/detail/news/2026/06/12/ngwa-comments-on-epa-s-coal-ash-disposal-rules

06/12/2026

This National Safety Month, save 25% on NGWA safety courses and strengthen the skills that help keep crews safe on the job. Use code SAFE25 when registering through the NGWA Learning Center before June 30.

Visit the Learning Center to find the right course for you or your team: https://www.pathlms.com/ngwa/courses?category_ids%5B%5D=4501

06/10/2026

What keeps people coming back to Groundwater Week year after year? We asked Baker Water System, Inc to share what makes this event so meaningful to them. From valuable connections to discovering new ideas and solutions, Groundwater Week is where the groundwater industry comes together to learn, collaborate, and grow.

Join us in Las Vegas, December 8–10, for Groundwater Week 2026: https://groundwaterweek.com/