r - part - usaid

that included; EC, TDS, pR, Ca, Mg, TH, Na, Ch, TU , and RCO
After establishing routines for these eleven par#meters a&
conducting a number af analyses, it was found that accuracy of
results was poor. Training ;5as then directed toward increased
accuracy of the established ro4~tines.
One of the mafor concerns regarding water quality is the
presence or absence of bacterial organisins. Tests for bacteria
procedure had to ei"ther be c4.rmpleted in the field or the samples
had to be preserved and transported to the lab for subsequent
analysis. Two of the laboratory technicians were trained in
analytical field methcds to test for fecal colifozms and fecal
streptocuccus. They were able to conduct the sampling and
testing independent of the Consultants: chemist.
The final stage of training far zkemists co~sfsted of water
quality data interpretation and yeport writing* As a result of
this effort a manual was prepared, and five preliminary reports
on the quality of water in the Bay Region and in the Central
Rangelands were ccmpleted.
Afte- the first six m~nths of the groject extension period,
the cons~,tantsI direct involvement in technical assistance to
the Laboratory was terminated. This was due to the realization
that the individuals trained ksre capable of continuing the
analytical w ork under tke direction of their own professional
chemist.
2.2.3 Drillers
Attendance ox site 3y Zhe drillers, assistant drillers and
rig hands was comparztively g ~od tfirougboct the fife oZ the
project. On-the-job training was bettev received than classroom
or seminar type training provided early in the project. During
the extensic? period, nith tke exception of slide programs and a
ciassro~m ci-;cussion on the Ingersoll-Rand parts manual, all
training was OJT.
The phase one Finzl 2epcrt discusses in detail the
zlassroon, ar,d senLnar traFnir.9 provided duri*;~ that period. A
variety of visual zids were used in the presentation of all
activities reqdlred to be perfoned by tke drilling staff. The
6JT subjects covered during tke latter part gf phsse one and
throughout h e sxtension period consisted of materials and
eq-~ipmerst organization, drilllzg procedures casing
installation, and well developaent.
One of the more i ~porka~t
aspects 01 2 drilling program is
the proper preparation 3eSore aobiiizatkon. Historically this
has been the decisicn af a few indi7'iduals within FDA, and has
Seat the weak fink in efficie~cy sf operations. Training was