EPAs hydraulic fracturing study Natural Gas Development

To ensure that the EPA is up-to-date on evolving hydraulic fracturing practices and technologies, we’ve been soliciting relevant data and scientific literature specific to potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources. EPA’s Federal Register Request for Information to Inform Hydraulic Fracturing Research Related to Drinking Water Resources will be closing on Friday, November 15, 2013.

 

While the EPA is conducting a thorough literature search, there may be studies or other primary technical sources that are not available through the open literature. Interested persons may provide scientific analyses, studies, and other pertinent scientific information, preferably information which has undergone scientific peer review. The EPA will consider all submissions but will give preference to all peer reviewed data and literature sources.

 

Thank you for your interest in EPA’s study of the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources.

Other Resources

1. Baseline Water Testing

2. Private Well Owner Information

3. Natural Gas and Oil Learning Center

4. Online Training Programs

Learn more about supporting and protecting the Groundwater Resources and Water Resources in Pennsylvania. 

Secretary Of Energy Report on Shale Gas - August 2011 - The problem is poor cementing and casing practices

The Secretary of Energy,  Steven Chu’s,  Shale Gas Commission released a report in mid August that basically said there is a growing demand for natural gas and a great potential, but there are a number of environmental concerns.  When statesments like this are made, the first thing individuals think about is the "frac process". 

The problem was the primary concerns were:
a. Cummulative effects associated with air quality.
b. Tracking and Monitoring Water Usage
c. Better Disclosure of Frac Chemicals and Best Practices
d. The Problem appears to be poor construction and cementing practices, older / abandon wells
e. Need for funded research
f. Need for more public and private partnerships and education
To download a copy of a 40 page copy of this report - Go to B.F. Environmental Consultants Inc.

other good articles or websites
Dont Fear the Frac
FracFocus