July 1, 2026
Thank you for subscribing to The Daily Drop. We are excited to have you here. As we work our way toward the 4th of July weekend and America’s 250th birthday, remember to stay focused on the task in front of you, and avoid any injuries, so you can get home safely to your families.
Safety Focus
Firework Safety Part 1 of 2: Know the Numbers
Before you light anything this week, consider this-
In 2024, an estimated 14,700 Americans were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries- a 52% increase from the year prior, and 11 people died. Fireworks also started more than 31,000 fires across the country in a recent year, including over 3,500 structure fires and nearly 900 vehicle fires, causing an estimated $109 million in property damage.
Burns are the most common injury, accounting for 37% of all ER visits. Hands and fingers take the most damage, followed by the head, face, and ears. And don’t be fooled by sparklers, they burn at temperatures up to 2,000°F, hot enough to melt metal, and were responsible for roughly 1,700 ER visits in 2024 alone.
Many of the people reading this newsletter work around heat, pressure, and hazardous conditions every day. You know better than most- complacency is where accidents live.
Tomorrow: practical tips to keep yourself and your crew safe this week.
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Industry Update
Event Spotlight: CWWCA Mid-Year Conference
The Colorado Water Well Contractors Association is hosting its 2026 Mid-Year Conference next week, July 9-11, at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado. If you are in the region or looking for a mountain setting with solid continuing education, this one is worth the trip.
The event kicks off Thursday evening, July 9, with a welcome reception at Base 9 featuring drinks and appetizers from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday runs a full day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with breakfast, lunch, dinner, a live auction, and 6.5 continuing education credits. Saturday morning adds another 3.0 CE credits before wrapping at 11:15 a.m. Total available: 9.5 CE credits.
The conference hotel is Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Road, Breckenridge, CO 80424. Room rates are $181 per night (single or double). Reservations can be made by calling 800-525-2253 using group code CWWCA 2026, or by booking online at the link below.
Registration is open now for both contractors and suppliers. CWWCA members receive discounted pricing.
Register (Contractors/Attendees):
→ Online Registration
Register (Suppliers):
→ Online Registration
Book Hotel Room:
→ Beaver Run Resort Group Rate
Full Event Details:
→ CWWCA 2026 Mid-Year Conference
Questions: [email protected] | (720) 244-8024
Knowledge Share
Heat and Your Pump Motor- What You Need to Know
You’re working in triple-digit heat this summer. So is your equipment; and your pump motor has limits that are easy to forget… until something fails.
Standard submersible motors are designed to operate at maximum rated horsepower in water up to 86°F (30°C). When water temperatures exceed that threshold, the motor loses its ability to effectively shed the heat it generates during operation. In shallow wells during an extended heat event, groundwater temperatures can creep upward, and that margin disappears faster than most people realize.
Submersible pump motors depend on water flowing past the motor for cooling. Without adequate water flow, they overheat rapidly. When cooling is compromised by low water levels, restricted flow, or continuous operation, heat builds faster than it dissipates. Motor windings are insulated against heat, but exceed their temperature rating and insulation fails, causing shorts between windings.
The most common causes of over-temperature include pumping hot water, motor overloading, loss of cooling flow past the motor, scale or ochre buildup, and excessive cycling (frequent starts and stops that don’t allow heat to dissipate between runs).
What to consider this season:
During extended heat and drought conditions, check static water levels before assuming a motor issue. A dropping water table reduces flow past the motor even when demand hasn’t changed. If you’re installing in a known low-flow or warm-water environment, ask your supplier about high-temperature motor options. Some manufacturers offer Hi-Temp motors rated to operate in water up to 194°F (90°C), without requiring increased flow rates. When in doubt, add a flow sleeve/shroud. It’s cheap insurance on a hot summer job.
For more information, call your pump/motor manufacturer or local supplier.
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