Bristol Engineering Advisors, Inc.

11/17/2014

Triclosan is ending up in surface and ground waters through wastewater. Researchers have been documenting a rise in anti-microbial bacteria in the environment. This article provides more documentation for why this stuff should not be used. Cultivate your biome!

Triclosan is an antimicrobial commonly found in soaps, shampoos, toothpastes and many other household items. Despite its widespread use, researchers report potentially serious consequences of long-term exposure to the chemical.

02/08/2012

We made it! Year 1 was a success, now on to new heights!

12/14/2011

As Well 10 nears completion, it is important to verify the water is suitable for consumption. Here, a specialist from FG Sullivan Drilling collects a sample of water from the new well. This sample will be tested for the presence of bacteria and about 70 other chemicals. Only once these tests come back showing the water is suitable, will the Town be authorized to pump it to its residents. At this point, we anticipate getting the "All Clear" from MassDEP by mid-January.

12/12/2011

11/18/2011

In this brief video, Steve Sullivan from FG Sullivan Drilling readies the base plate for the new well by cutting off lifting tabs with an acetylene torch.

11/18/2011

It's always an exciting day when the well screen gets delivered! Here, a 250-slot (that's 1/4-inch slots) well screen is being gently lowered into a new well in Canton. Groundwater is the source of water for over50% of the people in New England!

11/03/2011

Weird looking, huh? This is Well No. 7 in Canton after the pump building and foundation were removed. Bristol was on-site today to make sure the well wasn't damaged during the exterior demo work. Stay tuned for updates as Bristol brings this well back to active service for Canton

10/26/2011

The Bucyrus cable-tool pull down drill rig: An oldie, but a goodie. This one's from the 1960's.

10/25/2011

Construction finally beginning on Canton's new well. Should be up and running by Christmas. I'd share photo's, but all the cool stuff is happening underground!

10/12/2011

Restoring Well 7 in Canton, MA

09/21/2011

Bristol is working with the Town of Mattapoisett to improve the water quality in Eel Pond. The pond suffers from excess nutrient loading from stormwater, which has resulted in the growth of algal mats. These mats, besides being an eyesore, consume oxygen in the water and smother vital habitat in the pond sediment.

09/20/2011

A very poor example of wellhead protection, indeed!