Are you being informed by the drilling companies?

I am writing a paper for my water quality class and was wondering if anybody would be willing to help me out?  My class has heard both sides of the Marceullus shale stories from industry people to extreme activists.  I have a few questions:

 

If you have leased your land for Marcellus shale drilling, are you being informed of what is going on on your land?  If there are any spills/clean ups.  Do they talk to you about the drilling process?  Are you updated on a regular routine drilling?  Do you have any interest on whats going on drilling wise?  Are there any concerns that you have about drilling on your property?  Are you concerned about your well water if you have well water? 

Or if you have any other general comments, would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Brian Oram, PG on April 17, 2010 at 3:08pm
Much of the information I have is online at
http://www.water-research.net

Look under powerpoint presentations
Permalink Reply by Thomas Wentzler on April 20, 2010 at 2:17pm
I am both a landowner and a person who has worked in the oil industry for many years. The chemicals are basically safe as the energy companies do not want some contingent liability hanutng them. I truly believe that this is their position. At the same time some of the people doing the work are marginal and too far from the top for the top people to control.
Therefore, in order to get the best of both worlds as a landowner - you need to viligently police your own property or your own water shed - become the potential squeeky wheel. Both you and the management of the energy company will benefit. The worst case is someone from Washington getting in the middle of it!
Permalink Reply by Gene Michieli on April 24, 2010 at 8:43am
4/24/2010
My wife and I have land in Bradford County. We haven't heard anything from the company who leased our land since last fall. All my information is coming from relatives who live in the area.
Permalink Reply by daniel cohen on April 28, 2010 at 2:04pm
With special thanks to Peacegirl, the following ought to be posted around the sites as we surf:

Report a Spill or Dumping
EPA Eyes On Drilling
Report non-emergency dumping, illegal & suspicious hauling, disposal:
1-877-919-4372
eyesondrilling@epa.gov

To report a spill in NY state:
1-800-457-7362

To report an emergency spill or release of hazardous material to the National Response Center:
1-800-424-8802

Dan

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