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Grouting and Well Abandonment-Methods and Materials


Estimated contact time: 1 hour

Credits:
  • NGWA: 0.1 CEU (1 CEU = 10 hours)
  • Per state: Varies, see specific state recognition in description
  • Continuing Education FAQs
Program description:
This workshop will discuss methods and materials used in well grouting and the well abandonment process. The best methods and materials, such as the different cement and cement bentonite mixes, to use as well as instruction on a variety of casing types will be highlighted. Attendees will walk away knowing the proper way to perform a well abandonment job with a permanent, safe seal.

State-specific CEU recognition:
  • Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation — 1 CEU
  • Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control – 1 CHC approval pending
  • Florida Water Well Contractors Continuing Education Program — 1 R/R 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
  • Nevada Division of Water Resources — 1 CEU approval pending
  • New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services — approval pending
  • New Jersey Division of Water Supply & Geoscience — 1 CEP
  • New Mexico Office of the State Engineer — 1 hour approval pending
  • North Dakota State Water Commission — 1 CEC
  • Ohio Department of Health – 1 CE
  • Oklahoma Water Resources Board — 1 CEU
  • Oregon Water Resources Department — 1 CEC
  • 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
  • Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – 1 Hour
  • Washington Department of Ecology — 1 CEU
  • West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources – 1 CEH approval pending
  • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – 1 CEC PIP; WDP/WDRO (expires 1/24/2027)
  • Wyoming State Engineer’s Office – 1 CPC