Has anyone paid a lab to sample and test their water before drilling? - GoMarcellusShale.com2024-03-29T08:14:03Zhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/forum/topics/has-anyone-paid-a-lab-to-sample-and-test-their-water-before?commentId=2274639%3AComment%3A519029&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI went with them, and so far…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2013-11-19:2274639:Comment:5190292013-11-19T02:27:27.599ZThe Hikerhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/TheHiker
<p>I went with them, and so far am happy with the decision. They came and sampled the water in person....filling nine (I think) bottles and promised results in ~10 days or so. Very professional. I paid for the full Monte ("complete") since I really have only one chance to do this right.</p>
<p>I went with them, and so far am happy with the decision. They came and sampled the water in person....filling nine (I think) bottles and promised results in ~10 days or so. Very professional. I paid for the full Monte ("complete") since I really have only one chance to do this right.</p> Thanks, the first quote I got…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2013-11-19:2274639:Comment:5188682013-11-19T01:40:41.253Zfandangohttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/macbumpkin
<p>Thanks, the first quote I got was vague about what you get for the price. Alloway was quick to respond with their specific pricing/options in an email, quick to answer my questions on the phone later, so I'll probably go with them.</p>
<p>Thanks, the first quote I got was vague about what you get for the price. Alloway was quick to respond with their specific pricing/options in an email, quick to answer my questions on the phone later, so I'll probably go with them.</p> Alloway's tier #3 test includ…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2013-11-18:2274639:Comment:5187672013-11-18T22:28:03.059ZThe Hikerhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/TheHiker
<p>Alloway's tier #3 test includes everything that #2 and #1 had but added BTEX and Methane. In addition to the EPA Tier tests, they have packages "custom" assembled to more closely look at things O/G drilling would produce, after talking to other labs, especially in PA, according to them. "Basic", " Moderate" and "Complete", similar to EPA Tier 1,2,3, but contain more tests. Nitrate/Nitrite is one of them.</p>
<p>If tests were included in the tier 1 and 2, it seems they would be included…</p>
<p>Alloway's tier #3 test includes everything that #2 and #1 had but added BTEX and Methane. In addition to the EPA Tier tests, they have packages "custom" assembled to more closely look at things O/G drilling would produce, after talking to other labs, especially in PA, according to them. "Basic", " Moderate" and "Complete", similar to EPA Tier 1,2,3, but contain more tests. Nitrate/Nitrite is one of them.</p>
<p>If tests were included in the tier 1 and 2, it seems they would be included in #3. Might want to verify that with the lab.</p> OK, silly question perhaps. S…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2013-11-18:2274639:Comment:5186932013-11-18T16:45:36.886Zfandangohttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/macbumpkin
<p>OK, silly question perhaps. Started calling labs about testing. But ran into a question after one call. Quoted 495 for Tier 3 fracking (baseline) test. But if I want testing for agricultural-related chemicals done at the same time it's an additional $50 to $150. Those agricultural chemicals are included in Tier 1 and Tier 2 tests. I was under the impression that Tier 3 ran the gamut, so included items in Tiers1 and 2. Am I mistaken on that or was the quote off?</p>
<p>OK, silly question perhaps. Started calling labs about testing. But ran into a question after one call. Quoted 495 for Tier 3 fracking (baseline) test. But if I want testing for agricultural-related chemicals done at the same time it's an additional $50 to $150. Those agricultural chemicals are included in Tier 1 and Tier 2 tests. I was under the impression that Tier 3 ran the gamut, so included items in Tiers1 and 2. Am I mistaken on that or was the quote off?</p> Ok, thanks.tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2013-10-29:2274639:Comment:5127842013-10-29T18:47:08.089Zfandangohttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/macbumpkin
<p>Ok, thanks.</p>
<p>Ok, thanks.</p> I also was out of the 3000ft…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2013-10-29:2274639:Comment:5128472013-10-29T14:41:14.433ZChrista Mhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/05vyumodbu8gf
<p>I also was out of the 3000ft radius for testing....however, they were drilling under my property....LITERALLY under my house/water well....so, I called the company that was drilling and asked them if they would test...and they did. They used and outside testing company that is DEP accredited. The people that came to collect the water were from a comany called RETTEW and they sent the sample to Test America which is in Ohio. </p>
<p>I also was out of the 3000ft radius for testing....however, they were drilling under my property....LITERALLY under my house/water well....so, I called the company that was drilling and asked them if they would test...and they did. They used and outside testing company that is DEP accredited. The people that came to collect the water were from a comany called RETTEW and they sent the sample to Test America which is in Ohio. </p> I will update you on this que…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2013-10-28:2274639:Comment:5124872013-10-28T21:15:05.855ZPatrick Murrayhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/PatrickMurray
<p>I will update you on this question in about a week or so fandango.</p>
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<p>I will update you on this question in about a week or so fandango.</p>
<p></p> Good info to have, thanks eve…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2013-10-28:2274639:Comment:5124722013-10-28T17:36:39.209Zfandangohttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/macbumpkin
<p>Good info to have, thanks everyone. I have a question out of curiosity. What about rural/outlying areas that have or will be getting 'city' water that comes from a source where there is drilling activity nearby. Any home/land owners here that are concerned and test municipal water being supplied to them?</p>
<p>Good info to have, thanks everyone. I have a question out of curiosity. What about rural/outlying areas that have or will be getting 'city' water that comes from a source where there is drilling activity nearby. Any home/land owners here that are concerned and test municipal water being supplied to them?</p> Thanks Francine for helping i…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2013-10-28:2274639:Comment:5123102013-10-28T14:03:24.716ZFrank Nesmithhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/FrankNesmith
<p>Thanks Francine for helping in this thread. You really hit the nail on the head. That's a lot of money though for water testing. Wowsa!</p>
<p>Thanks Francine for helping in this thread. You really hit the nail on the head. That's a lot of money though for water testing. Wowsa!</p> Al raptoria-- wildlife is of…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2013-10-27:2274639:Comment:5123452013-10-27T22:58:46.858ZAJoneshttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/AJones
Al raptoria-- wildlife is of no concern to OGCs.... Or even pets for that matter. But livestock is, only because of the financial implications. We have a spring that our pets drink out of all the time (and deer and other wildlife). CHK wouldn't test it for pets but would for "livestock".
Al raptoria-- wildlife is of no concern to OGCs.... Or even pets for that matter. But livestock is, only because of the financial implications. We have a spring that our pets drink out of all the time (and deer and other wildlife). CHK wouldn't test it for pets but would for "livestock".