Comments - Citizen Water Quality Database for Northeastern Pennsylvania - GoMarcellusShale.com2024-03-29T09:45:47Zhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2274639%3ABlogPost%3A54422&xn_auth=noFor all citizens that submit…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2010-12-06:2274639:Comment:597502010-12-06T00:41:18.927ZBrian Oram, PGhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/BrianOramPG
For all citizens that submit certified data to the database, you will receive an evaluation of the data by Mr. Brian Oram. Please support the citizen database.<br />
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<a href="http://www.wilkes.edu/water" target="_blank">http://www.wilkes.edu/water</a>
For all citizens that submit certified data to the database, you will receive an evaluation of the data by Mr. Brian Oram. Please support the citizen database.<br />
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<a href="http://www.wilkes.edu/water" target="_blank">http://www.wilkes.edu/water</a> Update on the database- Why a…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2010-11-25:2274639:Comment:587962010-11-25T18:46:59.624ZBrian Oram, PGhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/BrianOramPG
Update on the database- Why are database is different - For our database we are taking all data that is available that was collected using third party chain of custody and a certified testing laboratory. This would include data collected by the citizen or copies of the testing results that were released to the homeowner by the natural gas company. The process is going well and all the forms are online. In addition, we have added some recommendations on an alternative 3-Tier approach for…
Update on the database- Why are database is different - For our database we are taking all data that is available that was collected using third party chain of custody and a certified testing laboratory. This would include data collected by the citizen or copies of the testing results that were released to the homeowner by the natural gas company. The process is going well and all the forms are online. In addition, we have added some recommendations on an alternative 3-Tier approach for NEPA.<br />
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Recent findings-<br />
Existing Wells mostly have a problem with total coliform bacteria and less than 8% have problems with arsenic, lead, etc and less than 1% seem to have problems with connate water or salt water, VOCs, and SOCS.<br />
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A recent presentation can be found at<br />
<a href="http://www.water-research.net/powerpoint/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.water-research.net/powerpoint/index.htm</a><br />
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Database Forms - Please help support the Citizen Database - we can use all the data that is available.<br />
<a href="http://wilkes.edu/pages/4197.asp" target="_blank">http://wilkes.edu/pages/4197.asp</a><br />
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Thanks<br />
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Brian<br />
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PS: I am happy to end a community meeting to discuss this database and other community related issues. At Wilkes University, we have…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2010-11-08:2274639:Comment:561462010-11-08T22:03:07.372ZBrian Oram, PGhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/BrianOramPG
At Wilkes University, we have three basic programs related to water:<br />
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1. The Citizen Database - this is where a citizen can submit testing that was conducted by a third party contractor and tested by a certified laboratory - prior to or following drilling within 1000 foot of the well. You can go to <a href="http://www.wilkes.edu/water" target="_blank">http://www.wilkes.edu/water</a> - Look for Database and Consent Document.<br />
THis is the data from baseline testing - We do Not conduct the testing…
At Wilkes University, we have three basic programs related to water:<br />
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1. The Citizen Database - this is where a citizen can submit testing that was conducted by a third party contractor and tested by a certified laboratory - prior to or following drilling within 1000 foot of the well. You can go to <a href="http://www.wilkes.edu/water" target="_blank">http://www.wilkes.edu/water</a> - Look for Database and Consent Document.<br />
THis is the data from baseline testing - We do Not conduct the testing - but we have provided some recommendations related to parameters for private wellowners looking to conduct analysis.<br />
<a href="http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/4197.asp" target="_blank">http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/4197.asp</a><br />
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2. THe Homeowner Outreach Program - this is an educational program I have had since 1989 - we will conduct informational water testing for citizens. I am revising testing packages to target Marcellus Shale and other environmental issues - This does not replace baseline testing.<br />
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<a href="http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/3672.asp" target="_blank">http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/3672.asp</a><br />
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3. Surfacewater and Lake Monitoring - this is testing that supports the efforts of watershed groups, water dogs, and lake/pond management - we are developing a customized package to look at and finger print road salt, brine water, and other items. THis is part of the C-SAW program and our Watershed Monitoring and Training Efforts<br />
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<a href="http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/3677.asp" target="_blank">http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/3677.asp</a><br />
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I hope this helps and is not confusing - Also do conduct workshops and speak<br />
<a href="http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/4200.asp" target="_blank">http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/4200.asp</a> We are only including third p…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2010-11-08:2274639:Comment:561442010-11-08T21:44:42.091ZBrian Oram, PGhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/BrianOramPG
We are only including third party testing in the database, not samples that are collected by the homeowner or an individual. I already have a separate program that I had running long before PSU started. You can get all the forms at<br />
<a href="http://www.wilkes.edu/water" target="_blank">http://www.wilkes.edu/water</a>
We are only including third party testing in the database, not samples that are collected by the homeowner or an individual. I already have a separate program that I had running long before PSU started. You can get all the forms at<br />
<a href="http://www.wilkes.edu/water" target="_blank">http://www.wilkes.edu/water</a> I'm glad to see that Wilkes i…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2010-11-08:2274639:Comment:561072010-11-08T18:38:56.494ZRobin Fehrenbach Scalahttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/RobinFehrenbachScala
I'm glad to see that Wilkes is collecting data on private water supplies. It is information that will make the whole issue of "toxic frac" a moot point.<br />
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I am also aware of a similar database starting this month, through Penn State Extension of Tioga County, however there are two problems that I see with their methods.<br />
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While they are collecting lab results on private water wells BEFORE drilling starts in an area, they are making the mistake of allowing water samples to be delivered to analysis…
I'm glad to see that Wilkes is collecting data on private water supplies. It is information that will make the whole issue of "toxic frac" a moot point.<br />
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I am also aware of a similar database starting this month, through Penn State Extension of Tioga County, however there are two problems that I see with their methods.<br />
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While they are collecting lab results on private water wells BEFORE drilling starts in an area, they are making the mistake of allowing water samples to be delivered to analysis AFTER drilling BY THE HOMEOWNER. This makes all samples suspect and not worth analyzing because too many anti-drill folks will take this opportunity to add a little of this and that to their sample in order to skew the results.<br />
Additionally, I feel that the water testing should NOT be limited to only those people with drilling activity. Clearly there has to be a control group to show what private water is like regardless.<br />
Any thoughts on this?