The purpose of this manual is to increase the driller''s knowledge regarding the earth and the movement of water within the earth. Additionally, the handbook will provide up-to-date information regarding drilling methods and well installation. This information will enable the driller to better participate as a member of a team, together with scientists, engineers, and geologists, to solve some of society''s more difficult problems.
As the society in which we live produces more waste materials, some of which contaminate the nations'' potable water supply, new sources of water and methods to clean up the polluted water supplies must be found. These difficult problems are being encountered by drillers which require them to understand the nature of the problem in order to be able to suggest suitable solutions.
Finally, the handbook will provide information to aid the driller in making drilling a safe enterprise.