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Real World Surveillance, LLC “Hydraulic Fracturing: Start Safe & End Safe” (30 – 45 minutes Presentation) Recognizin

Real World Surveillance, LLC “Hydraulic Fracturing: Start Safe & End Safe” (30 – 45 minutes Presentation) Recognizing the Threats & Mitigations. Real World Surveillance, LLC Johnny D. Richard 1027 Howell Drive Certified State of MS MBE

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  1. Real World Surveillance, LLC “Hydraulic Fracturing: Start Safe & End Safe” (30 – 45 minutes Presentation) Recognizing the Threats & Mitigations Real World Surveillance, LLC Johnny D. Richard 1027 Howell Drive Certified State of MS MBE McComb, MS 39648-8715 Phone/Fax: 601.250.6256 Email: rws-llc@att.net Cell: 601.551.0395 Website: www.realworldeye.comwww.luminultra.com

  2. The Cost of Economic Growth • The potential oil patch boom for our area is a welcomed challenge. • Our objectives should always be: • Grow the economy but protect the people and the environment • Being proactive in any business venture allows you to • plan ahead and not get into a panic mode We could end up with an ad like this one as in the case in Arkansas. When we plan well and do the necessary things to prove that “Fracking” is just a normal exploration and production process everyone is a winner. http://stoparkansasfracking.org/id4.html “Global Frackdown” Campaign

  3. Grow the Economy but Protect the Environment

  4. The Good News http://fracfocus.org/sites/default/files/publications/state_oil__gas_agency_groundwater_investigations_optimized.pdf

  5. The Bad News - but manageable

  6. What Is Hydraulic Fracturing? Hydraulic fracturing is a process used in nine out of 10 natural gas wells in the United States, where millions of gallons of water, sand and chemicals are pumped underground to break apart the rock and release the gas. Scientists are worried that the chemicals used in fracturing may pose a threat either underground or when waste fluids are handled and sometimes spilled on the surface.

  7. DOE/NETL Research Program • DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) administers an Environmental Program • that aims to find solutions to environmental concerns by focusing on the following program • Elements • Produced water and fracture flowback water management, particularly in gas shale development areas, • Water resource management in oil and gas basins, • Air quality issues associated with oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) activities, • Surface impact issues associated with E&P activities, • Water resource management in Arctic oil and gas development areas, • Decision-making tools that help operators balance resource development and environmental protection, and • Online information and data exchange systems that support regulatory streamlining • Technology Solutions for Mitigating Environmental Impacts of Oil and Gas E&P Activity http://www.netl.doe.gov/publications/factsheets/program/Prog101.pdf • Natural Gas and Petroleum Projects, Environmental Solutions, Produced Water Management • http://www.netl.doe.gov/technologies/oil-gas/Projects/ENV_TOC.html#Produced • Reference from: http://veilenvironmental.com/

  8. Threats and Mitigations

  9. IS WATER TOXIC OR NOT?

  10. All formations are not the same and neither are wells within the same locations!

  11. Industry Cartoon Industry Reality

  12. Illustration of the formation zones interacting on cement and contamination from one zone to another

  13. Number 1 Issue: Poor Cement Integrity

  14. Normal Impacts Water Supply Known Hazards Areas • Waste Disposal Sites • Chemical Storage • Chemical Spills • Underground Storage • Pipelines • Sewage and Sludge Disposal Surrounding Water Users • Well Construction • Well Spacing • Water Withdrawal • Recharge Areas Land-use • Residential (Rural or Urban) • Industrial • Agricultural • Commercial • Undeveloped Woodland Water Source • Well, Spring, Cistern, Dug Well • Water Characteristics • Geology • Well Construction and Age • Distribution System Type / Age

  15. Protect Your Water SourceThings You or Your Community Can Do • Periodically Inspect • Drain Surface Water Away • Install Sanitary Seal • Annual Testing • Maintain Records • Start a Community Based Groundwater Education Program • Example: Carbon County Groundwater Guardianshttp://www.carbonwaters.org • Proper Abandonment • Chemical Storage, Disposal and Use • Keep Wellhead Above Grade • Proper Well Location • Septic System Maintenance • Recycle used Oil and Participate in Hazardous Chemical Disposal Programs

  16. Well Isolation DistancesExample “Example of Preventative Measures” MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT INDIVIDUAL WATER SUPPLY WELL CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (partial listing) Delineated wetlands or floodplains (25 feet) Surface waters (25 feet) Storm water Systems (25 feet) Spray Irrigation/ Seepage Disposal (100 feet) Farm silos/manure storage (200 feet) Septic Systems (100 feet) Septic Tanks/Holding Tanks (50 feet) Chemical Storage/Preparation Area (300 feet) More Information at http://www.h2otest.com/regs/pa/montgomery/

  17. Real World Reality of Regulations

  18. Thanks!

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