The duties chemists and microbiologists in the groundwater industry span a variety of fields including environmental cleanup, treatment of groundwater for potable use, and the design of water systems to control bacterial contamination and limit well production loss.
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
Groundwater Awareness Week activities for elementary students
It’s not too late to do some simple activities in the classroom during this week’s National Groundwater Awareness Week (GWAW). During GWAW teachers and students can learn about the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater – a critical source of our drinking water supply. The Groundwater Foundation provides plenty of resources to engage younger […]
Inspire the next generation of groundwater professionals with the Awesome Aquifer Kit
With our families, businesses and communities depending on a stable water supply, we take a moment as National Groundwater Week approaches to highlight a great tool that can inspire the next generation to become passionate about protecting our drinking water. The Awesome Aquifer Kit from the Groundwater Foundation is a hands on way to see […]
How does groundwater actually flow into a water well?
Join groundwater professional Marvin F. Glotfelty for a short 7 minute walkthrough on the theory and real-world factors that determine how groundwater flows into a water well.
National Groundwater Awareness week is just around the corner
For over 20 years the groundwater community has celebrated National Groundwater Awareness Week to highlight the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater.
New Water Cycle Diagram from the USGS
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently released a new water cycle diagram which depicts the global water cycle and explains how water is stored, how it moves, and how humans impact water quality and flow.
