Don't Take Clean Water for Granted.
98% of water
available to drink
lies underground
Groundwater is essential to sustain life on earth. It is our responsibility to protect it. It takes skilled professionals to safely access groundwater systems and protect both people and groundwater systems from contamination.
Groundwater Protection
available to drink lies within groundwater aquifers.
households rely solely on wells drilled by the groundwater industry.
Americans get their drinking water from a groundwater source.
of water per day is used by the average American family.
Imminent Shortage
The Groundwater Workforce Crisis
An estimated 1 in 4 geoscience workers will retire by 2029, leading to a 130,000-person shortfall of professionals critical to accessing groundwater.
To keep our groundwater protected, we need to not only train existing groundwater workers for career advancement, but also recruit new people into the water access industry.
Water Well Wish
Join our mission to provide life’s most basic need – clean, safe drinking water – to families and communities in need. Lack of access to healthy drinking water can reduce life expectancy by up to 20 years. Together, we can make a significant impact and bring hope and health to those without access to this essential resource.
Groundwater Research
We face serious issues in groundwater access. Groundwater aquifers across the nation continue to be depleted faster than they can naturally replenish. Subsidence and drought conditions impact food supply and disproportionately affect rural communities. The Washington Post and New York Times have published articles discussing the groundwater issues our nation faces. Oklahoma State University and the National Ground Water Association are collaborating with local, state, and federal agencies to create programs and conduct research critical to address all aspects of groundwater access.