14 AUGUST 2026 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Oklahoma Family Receives New Well Adapted from Information by Xylem, Inc. Thanks to a collaborative effort, a family in Wellston, Oklahoma, now has access to safe, reliable water. The project included a new water well, pump, and tank system. The installation was possible through a partnership between Xylem, the Water Well Trust, and HometownH2O, a program of the Chris Long Foundations’ Waterboys initiative. Together, these organizations address water access challenges in underserved communities in the U.S., underscoring the importance of collaboration and partnerships. Dana Adams is the legal guardian of her grandson King Tullis and caregiver to her adult son Markeith Adams, who faces ongoing medical challenges resulting from brain surgery to help control daily seizures. The household didn’t have a dependable water system, causing a daily hardship with essential activities such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care. Without regular running water, the family hauled water from the city and showered at friends’ houses. The situation made it hard to provide proper sanitation and meet post-surgery care needs at home. “Water is a basic necessity, and not having reliable access has made everyday life much more difficult for our family,” said Dana Adams. “This new well is truly a blessing. It brings relief, stability, and peace of mind, and we’re so grateful to Xylem and everyone who came together to make this possible.” Volunteers and local professionals were able to drill a new well and install a pump along with a tank system to restore water access for the family. Some of the key players with this successful project included local distributor Pumps of Oklahoma, and Shawnee-based well drilling and pump company Loman Well, along with The Vinyl Institute providing additional sponsor support. Together with Xylem Watermark, the company’s corporate social responsibility program, partners donated materials, technical expertise, and services to complete the full installation of the well and pump system. In addition to building new front and back steps to improve the home’s safety, volunteers planted flowers and shrubs. “At Xylem, we’re focused on protecting communities and building a more watersecure world, and that starts with families like this one,” said Kevin Adler, Business Development Manager, Xylem. “Through Xylem Watermark and partnerships like the HometownH2O collaboration, projects like this show how strong partnerships and local expertise can deliver practical, lasting water solutions for families.” Millions of Americans still contend with unreliable or unsafe household water supplies, highlighting the continued need for targeted, community-based solutions. WTR Ronnie, Thank you for the recent pics you sent of the TGWA show. I appreciate the thoughts and now the memories. Hope you are well. I read the mag every time. I don’t know how you find some of the topics for the stories - some things I would never have heard about. Joe Dobry Livingston, TX
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