Water Well Drilling Education and Training

Get trained and certified for water well drilling
By Marjorie Gilbert Water well drilling is something that has useful applications in residential, commercial and manufacturing. Everyone on earth needs water for drinking. Knowledge of water well drilling, use of water well drilling equipment, water well drilling supplies, portable water well drilling equipment and portable water well drilling rigs cannot help but be useful to anyone wishing to enter this field of expertise.
 

However, getting water well drilling education and training is necessary for anyone wishing to get into this field. Becoming familiar with water drilling and well drilling tools is important, as well as becoming certified and licensed, not to mention familiar with the regulations concerning water well drilling as specified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Below, you will find information that can help you in this process.

1. Get trained for water well drilling.

2. Become certified for using water well drilling equipment.

3. Learn the regulations concerning water well drilling.

Find a good school for water well drilling

The first and most important step in water well training is to find a good school. This is an important step, for you need to find a school with a good reputation as well as accreditation. The process is expensive, so it pays to do the research before enrolling. You'll begin by becoming familiar with the water well drilling equipment, maintenance, operation of drilling equipment, hydraulics and more. You can receive an Associate of Science degree.
Try: Southwest Mississippi Community College and the International Well Drilling School are two schools at which you can get water well drilling education and training. Both schools offer advanced training as well.

Get certified for water well drilling

Getting a certification and a license is necessary in the field of water well drilling. The certification and licensing process varies from state to state. One of the certificates is NGWA (National Ground Water Association) Well Construction and Pump Installation Certification Program. Tests vary from state to state, but two examples are the Water Systems General Pump Exam and Less Than 100 GPM Exam. You will be tested on your knowledge of maintenance, safety, disinfection of the well and more.
Try: The State of Kentucky has a list of requirements for certification. West Virginia offers Water System Operators Continuing Education Information Index that will allow you to get certification.

Be familiar with EPA regulations regarding water well drilling

Regulations by the EPA regarding water well drilling are meant to preserve the precious resource that is necessary to us all: water. Regulations include sloping the ground away from the well when drilling it and capping it properly. Each state has a certification process for following the EPA regulations. These can be earned by taking courses through recognized schools such as the International Well Drilling School, or through the states' governments.
Try: EPA lists their regulations on their site. West Virginia also has helpful information posted on their site entitled: Protecting Local Ground-Water Supplies Through Wellhead Protection.

• Working for water well drilling companies and with any water well drilling machine can be a lucrative profession. It pays to continue training and earning certifications in water well drilling. In that way, you will always be up on the latest procedures and regulations in water well drilling.