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The groundwater industry, which provides and protects this resource, offers numerous and diverse opportunities for those entering the workforce or considering a career change. This industry provides opportunities to work in a multitude of environments and locations.
 
Click on the links below to read more about various groundwater industry-related career opportunities that await you, along with a brief overview of their training, skill, and education requirements.
 
  • Chemist — Microbiologist — Groundwater specialist
  • Field sampling technician
  • Hydrogeologist — Groundwater hydrologist
  • Laboratory technician 
  • Manufacturer
  • Pump installer
  • Regulator 
  • Sales representative (manufacturer and supplier)
  • Small water systems operator
  • Water treatment specialist
  • Water well drilling machine operator
 
Additional career information...
  • Drilling schools
  • Colleges with hydrogeology programs
  • Groundwater industry career mentors
  • U.S. Department of Labor's Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition Web site
  • Career publications and resources

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