Well Drilling Activity | National Ground Water Association Exam* |
Constructing wells by drilling using the cable tool method | General drilling exam and cable tool drilling exam |
Constructing wells by drilling using the air rotary method | General drilling exam and air rotary drilling exam |
Constructing wells by drilling using the mud rotary method | General drilling exam and mud rotary drilling exam |
Constructing wells by drilling using the reverse circulation method | General drilling exam and reverse circulation drilling exam |
Constructing wells using the jetting and driving methods | General drilling exam and jetting and driving wells exam |
Constructing wells by augering or constructing monitoring wells | General drilling exam and augering and monitoring exam |
All other well drilling activities | General drilling exam |
*The state engineer shall make the final determination of the test(s) necessary should a question arise regarding applicability of available test(s) to specialized drilling method(s) of well construction.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.27.4.12