Getting the Waters Tested - Marcellus Shale Factor - An Industry Perspective

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Getting the Waters Tested - Marcellus Shale Factor - An Industry Perspective

Time: March 9, 2012 from 9am to 12pm
Location: The Woodlands Inn & Resort
Street: The Woodlands Inn & Resort
City/Town: Wilkes Barre, PA
Website or Map: http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/1…
Phone: (570) 335-1947
Event Type: workshop
Organized By: Brian Oram, PG
Latest Activity: Feb 12, 2012

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Event Description

This event will present a summary of the available information from the Wilkes University Citizen Database and make specific recommendations related to baseline water quality testing and how the Marcellus Shale is a Factor in making changes with how we manage our water resources.  This event will provide insights into the background issues and concerns in Northeastern Pennsylvania, how the industry could be using the baseline data, and a summary of the available data to date.  This cost is being offered as a traditional classroom course and a webinar.

This course will cover:
1. Baseline Groundwater Quality in Pennsylvania
2. Issues Related to Private Wells
3. Background Levels of Methane Gas and elevated levels of bacteria, iron, manganese, arsenic, lead, phthalates, bromide, strontium, barium, and contamination associated with saline water.
4. Conceptual pathways for natural methane gas migration and saline water migration.
and much more.
5. How to Educate and Inform the Public.
6. The Need to Use Baseline Data to Make Decisions about a Project, Project Risk, and Vulnerability Analysis.
7. Working as a Community.

This course is an opportunity to discuss how best to work with the private well owners and gain their perspective and understanding.  This 3 hour workshop is a presentation and conversation to help you make good decisions and work with the Community. 

The course is taught by Mr. Brian Oram, Professional Geologist and Soil Scientist with B.F. Environmental Consultants and this course is taught through the Wilkes University continuing education program. 

For more details, contact Mr. Brian Oram at bfenviro@ptd.net or go to the following websites http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/1703.asp or http://www.bfenvironmental.com/

Mr. Oram also provides continuing education programs in the areas of baseline testing, citizen and private well owner outreach, stormwater management, and land-based wastewater management, plus other distance learning programs.

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