Program description:
Are you new to the industry or want to freshen your skills? In this discussion, we will review the best pump installation practices. Starting off with understanding the well and more importantly how to manage a low yielding well should you encounter one. We will explore the questions: What pieces and methods make for a proper submersible pump install? Why is good splicing important? Do you test your connections and how? And what are common wire issues in the system? Do you evaluate the pump itself before installation? Do you know the key differences between a CSCR box and CRIR box? Can a Variable Speed Drive solve all issues? What are common issues sizing a tank? Does the system have a good health check? All these will be reviewed as well as the changes in the industry that can make your job both seem harder, and at times easier. Pumps have not changed significantly in our industry over the years. Technology is the future from how we manage a low yielding well, to testing and tracking the pump. Monitoring and controlling the pump have changed rapidly in our industry. Are the best practices of yesterday applicable today?

State-specific CEU recognition:

• Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation — 1 CEU
• Florida Water Well Contractors Continuing Education Program — 1 S/B CEC (expires 9/29/2025)
• Georgia Environmental Protection Division — 1 hour
• Idaho Ground Water Association – 1 CEC approval pending
• Indiana Department of Natural Resources — 1 hour approval pending
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources — 1 CEU
• Kansas Ground Water Association – 1 CEU
• Louisiana Department of Natural Resources — 1 credit hour approval pending
• Maryland State Board of Well Drillers — 1 credit hour
• Minnesota Department of Health — 1 contact hour
• Montana Board of Water Well Contractors —1 CE
• Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — 1 CEU
• New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services — approval pending
• New Jersey Division of Water Supply & Geoscience — 1 T CEP
• North Dakota State Water Commission — 1 CEC
• Ohio Department of Health – 1 CE
• Oklahoma Water Resources Board — 1 CEU
• Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board – 1 Hour approval pending
• South Dakota Water Rights Program — 1 CEC
• Tennessee Division of Water Resources — 1 CEU
• West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources – 1 CEH approval pending
• Wyoming State Engineer’s Office – 1 CPC