Annual Convention 2010

The annual WSGWA Convention is set! Be sure to mark your calendars for October 7,8,9, 2010 at the Red Lion. There is a great compilation of speakers and topics for drillers and pump installers! Be sure to stay not only for the CEUs, but for the renowned dinner and auction where a good time is sure to be had!

On Thursday will be Plumbing/Electrical education for your Pump Installer required CEUs. Thursday night will be a "hospitality gathering" and Board Meeting (remember to make sure your membership dues are up to date to vote). On Friday choose between CPR/1st Aid or Load Securement/Vehicle Inspection then have lunch with our Manufacturers and Suppliers, tour their tables and exhibits and bid on some (or all) of your favorite silent auction items. Then you might need to take a rest and get ready for the Dinner & Auction! If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please contact Linda Hill at 360-757-1551 or Ron Weist at 877-456-0544. Saturday will be a full day of classes for drillers and pump installers.

The WSGWA has reserved a limited number of guest rooms blocked for the 2010 Convention. Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis and must be reserved by September 20, 2010 (as rooms will be released for general sales after that) to be assured a room rate of $106.00. Please call the Red Lion reservations at (509) 547-0701 and let them know you are with the WSGWA. Check in is 3:00pm, check out is 12 noon.

Red Lion Hotel Pasco is in the heart of Washington Wine Country (35 local wineries within a 40-minute drive), four blocks from the Tri-Cities Airport. The Columbia River is great for fishing and boating or try your swing at Sun Willows golf course. There are 279 guest rooms and 10 suites all including free high-speed wireless internet access, in-room coffee, and on command movies. The hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center, swimming pool, whirlpool and 24-hour business center. Seasons Restaurant offers full-service daily dining while Bin 20 Steak & Seafood offers fine wines with a tapas menu. The Grizzly Bar offers special drinks and DJ dancing.

Registration and more information will be arriving in your mailbox soon. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Linda Hill at 360-757-1551 otherwise feel free to contact me. I look forward to seeing you at this years' Convention.

Sincerely,

GROUND WATER AWARENESS

Awareness promoting education concerning ground water is a top priority. Responsible water use by the public is very important. This is your time as a "Ground Water Professional" or "Well Owner" to observe the importance of protecting and managing the valuable resource of ground water. It is time to do your part. Protect the ground water by making sure pollutants cannot enter the underground aquifer through failed wastewater treatment systems (septic tank and drainfield), around well fields, or wellhead contamination. Be sure not to place pollutants, pesticides or hazardous materials near the well. Keep a "clean" zone of at least 50 feet from your well and kennels and livestock operations.

Preventative maintenance is essential and is usually less costly than emergency maintenance. It can prolong life of the well along with the equipment. Testing of the water for coliform bacteria and nitrates and anything else of local concern should be a yearly priority of well owners. Inspection of the water system will also determine if the equipment is working properly. It will also assure it is sanitary and meets local code. Checking the well cap or seal ensures that a proper seal is protecting the aquifer from insects and rodents. Wellhead flooding should also be noted.

An annual water well checkup is a great way of making sure that the Well Owner is doing their part in protecting their valuable water resource. A qualified Well Contractor or Pump Installer Contractor is the best way to ensure problem-free service and quality water.

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