Well Head Protection Area
Hey guy's , I got this question posed to me at our meeting and I didn't have a clue. I told the gentleman that I would find out so here goes.
Between Doyline and Sibley there are these signs on the side of the road. Well Head Protection Area. I have heard that it is in regards to the aquafir and being cautious as this is a recharging area. I guess my question would be , How or would this have any affect on drilling activity in this area?
Between Doyline and Sibley there are these signs on the side of the road. Well Head Protection Area. I have heard that it is in regards to the aquafir and being cautious as this is a recharging area. I guess my question would be , How or would this have any affect on drilling activity in this area?
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Permalink Reply by Snake Stewart on
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I know the Horseshoe loop area has a water system in operation there.
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Permalink Reply by el paso techA1 on -
What is Wellhead protection?
Your community relies on groundwater for use in homes, businesses, and industries. Wellhead protection is a means by which your community can actively and efficiently protect its drinking water resources. Wellhead protection plans can be drafted through the efforts of citizens, state, and local governments.
Unlike many other environmental programs, wellhead protection is preventative in nature, not reactive. Wellhead protection aims at preventing contaminants from entering the area of land around your public water supply well(s). This area includes,
the surface or subsurface area surrounding a water well or wellfield supplying a public water system, through which contaminants are reasonably likely to move toward and reach such well or wellfield" (US EPA. 1987).
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How do we find out if this was state sanctioned or done through concerned citizens groups ? If done by state would they be concerned about drilling around or in this aquafir. It is the main source for many areas around here.Thanks for the post. Quite informative.
I guess my follow up question would be, how do drilling companies protect our aquifer from these oil based muds that are sometimes used with these higher pressured wells?
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Permalink Reply by el paso techA1 on
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Not in the drilling department, but when they drill through the storage field formation, the drilling log shows that the bore is cemented when the bit enters and exits the formation. Seems like it would be the same through an aquifer. As for the ground water around a rig, secondary containment is used for all liquids. Probably the bigger question is where do the rigs obtain all the water needed for drilling and the fracing.
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From what I understand, the wellhead is protected for a maximum of 1 mile radius. If the O&G Company intends to work withing that distance of the wellhead, they would be required to obtain a permit from DEQ. Within the application for permit, they will need to provide all necessary information regarding the safety and recovery of any work to be done. Upon inspections by DEQ, the O&G Company will be granted a permit. If your neighbors are concerned with the contamination of the well, might I suggest you call DEQ (http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/62/Default.aspx) to confirm this information.
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Nice stuff guy's ! Keep it coming.
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Permalink Reply by lee on
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This may be a crazy question. If we see these signs around an area, should we assume siesmic activity is being done? Or maybe a well is going to be nearby?
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I don't believe this has anything to do with O&G activity directly. These signs have been there every since I can remember.
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Permalink Reply by Grice on
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The Waste Water Protections Plan is a voluntary action. Once a township elects to participate, the DEQ assesses the area, and sets the guidelines which provide protection of the drinking water for the community. Upon completion of this assessment, the water becomes protected under state code. Part of that process requires that the protected area be identified by the means of signs places upon the parameter of the protected area. This is standard procedure, and does not indicate activity withing the area.
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What would be the easiest way to contact someone about participation in this form of protection ? Thanks for all the info.
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