The document provides an overview of the Colorado Water Watch (CWW) program, which monitors groundwater quality near oil and gas extraction sites in Colorado in real-time. It summarizes the program's highlights from 2014 to 2015, including establishing 5 monitoring stations, collecting baseline water quality data, and installing sensors to continuously monitor water quality parameters. No oil and gas-related groundwater quality changes were detected in the first year of the program. The document also outlines plans to expand monitoring station coverage in 2015.
DEQ Notes is a newsletter I put together with my supervisor, Dennis Eagle and Les Smith for the Linden Community to inform them of the project history, future investigations, and the Part 213 process to regulate Underground Storage Tanks.
Landfill Compliance Monitoring: Achieving Long Term EfficiencyHydroTerra Pty Ltd
Richard Campbell presentation from the 2017 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) leadership workshop. Richard covers the changing face of landfill environmental compliance reporitng through automated monitoring technology.
This document summarizes a presentation on an updated regional water facilities master plan. It outlines near-term and long-term water supply and conveyance projects to address constraints and risks identified in supply/demand and storage utilization analyses through 2025 and beyond. Near-term projects focus on untreated water conveyance and operational flexibility. Long-term projects include a second crossover pipeline, Pipeline 6, Colorado River conveyance, and Camp Pendleton desalination. It recommends Board approval of proposed near-term projects and distribution of the initial master plan draft for review.
This document summarizes water supply and demand projections for a water agency through 2035. It analyzes the agency's baseline supply and demand under normal weather conditions, and identifies potential supply shortages during dry years. The document evaluates the agency's existing water storage and conveyance infrastructure and identifies needs to improve system performance and reliability. Metrics and thresholds are established to determine when new infrastructure or supplies may be needed to address risks to the system from high conveyance utilization or low delivery reliability. Near-term and long-term options are considered to address identified needs and ensure a reliable water supply for the region.
This document summarizes the Hydrology Project Phase-II being implemented in Himachal Pradesh. The key points are:
1. The project was approved in 2006 for Rs. 49.50 Crore with an implementation period of 6 years, which was later extended by 23 months.
2. The project aims to strengthen hydrological monitoring networks and institutional capacity in Himachal Pradesh. It includes installation of rain gauges, weather stations, piezometers, labs, and data management systems.
3. As of 2014, most of the planned networks have been installed but some equipment procurement and installations are still ongoing. Data is being collected from most stations and shared with other organizations.
This document is a 10-page audit report from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation summarizing groundwater quality monitoring compliance rates for inactive landfills in Region 3 from 2010-2014. It finds that only 50% of landfills submitted required monitoring data every year during that period, with compliance rates declining each year. Twelve landfills are identified as non-compliant for missing various years of data. The report recommends sending letters to the operators of the 11 most non-compliant landfills to inform them of the issues and encourage returning to regulatory compliance.
This document outlines the guiding objectives and planning process for a 2035 infrastructure master plan. The objectives are to optimize the existing water conveyance and treatment systems, evaluate remaining and potential new infrastructure projects, integrate future supplies like desalination, develop surface water storage strategies with agencies, and adapt to changing supply and demand conditions. The planning process will analyze scenarios of water demands, local supplies, hydrology data and climate impacts. It will identify supply shortages, conveyance impacts, costs of alternatives, and make recommendations to address shortages and increase supplies through imported water, local supplies or reservoir operations. Key stakeholders will provide input throughout the process.
DEQ Notes is a newsletter I put together with my supervisor, Dennis Eagle and Les Smith for the Linden Community to inform them of the project history, future investigations, and the Part 213 process to regulate Underground Storage Tanks.
Landfill Compliance Monitoring: Achieving Long Term EfficiencyHydroTerra Pty Ltd
Richard Campbell presentation from the 2017 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) leadership workshop. Richard covers the changing face of landfill environmental compliance reporitng through automated monitoring technology.
This document summarizes a presentation on an updated regional water facilities master plan. It outlines near-term and long-term water supply and conveyance projects to address constraints and risks identified in supply/demand and storage utilization analyses through 2025 and beyond. Near-term projects focus on untreated water conveyance and operational flexibility. Long-term projects include a second crossover pipeline, Pipeline 6, Colorado River conveyance, and Camp Pendleton desalination. It recommends Board approval of proposed near-term projects and distribution of the initial master plan draft for review.
This document summarizes water supply and demand projections for a water agency through 2035. It analyzes the agency's baseline supply and demand under normal weather conditions, and identifies potential supply shortages during dry years. The document evaluates the agency's existing water storage and conveyance infrastructure and identifies needs to improve system performance and reliability. Metrics and thresholds are established to determine when new infrastructure or supplies may be needed to address risks to the system from high conveyance utilization or low delivery reliability. Near-term and long-term options are considered to address identified needs and ensure a reliable water supply for the region.
This document summarizes the Hydrology Project Phase-II being implemented in Himachal Pradesh. The key points are:
1. The project was approved in 2006 for Rs. 49.50 Crore with an implementation period of 6 years, which was later extended by 23 months.
2. The project aims to strengthen hydrological monitoring networks and institutional capacity in Himachal Pradesh. It includes installation of rain gauges, weather stations, piezometers, labs, and data management systems.
3. As of 2014, most of the planned networks have been installed but some equipment procurement and installations are still ongoing. Data is being collected from most stations and shared with other organizations.
This document is a 10-page audit report from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation summarizing groundwater quality monitoring compliance rates for inactive landfills in Region 3 from 2010-2014. It finds that only 50% of landfills submitted required monitoring data every year during that period, with compliance rates declining each year. Twelve landfills are identified as non-compliant for missing various years of data. The report recommends sending letters to the operators of the 11 most non-compliant landfills to inform them of the issues and encourage returning to regulatory compliance.
This document outlines the guiding objectives and planning process for a 2035 infrastructure master plan. The objectives are to optimize the existing water conveyance and treatment systems, evaluate remaining and potential new infrastructure projects, integrate future supplies like desalination, develop surface water storage strategies with agencies, and adapt to changing supply and demand conditions. The planning process will analyze scenarios of water demands, local supplies, hydrology data and climate impacts. It will identify supply shortages, conveyance impacts, costs of alternatives, and make recommendations to address shortages and increase supplies through imported water, local supplies or reservoir operations. Key stakeholders will provide input throughout the process.
This document summarizes Ken Weinberg's presentation on the water resources master plan. It discusses evaluating supply and demand, the role of water storage, conveyance constraints, and system performance metrics. It analyzes different project scenarios and their impacts on storage levels. The presentation recommends near-term projects to address untreated water delivery bottlenecks and reviews potential long-term supply and conveyance options. It outlines the process for selecting a preferred project list for environmental review.
Estimate of Impacts of EPA Proposals to Reduce Air Emissions from Hydraulic F...Marcellus Drilling News
A study commissioned by the American Petroleum Insitutue and authored by Advanced Resources International finds that if proposed new air emissions regulations go into effect later in 2012, the effect will be to reduce new drilling from fracking by 52%, and result in an 11% decrease in natural gas supplies and a 37% decrease in domestic oil production.
This document provides a guide to opportunities for reducing the amount of water used in maintaining fire sprinkler systems in Victoria. It estimates that currently around 500 million litres of drinking water per year is discharged from fire sprinkler system maintenance. The guide identifies 7 key opportunities to cut water usage, such as adjusting pressure settings, adopting monthly instead of weekly testing, installing pressure reducing valves, and capturing drain water for reuse. Implementing these opportunities could save up to 450 million litres annually while maintaining effective fire protection.
Fire sprinkler abcb reference document - automatice fire sprinkler systemJorge Muno
This document provides a summary of changes made to the Australian Standard AS 2118 for automatic fire sprinkler systems. Key changes include simplifying the water supply requirements, restructuring sections on sprinkler spacing and location, and relocating certain content to the Building Code of Australia for consistency. Appendices and definitions were also updated to improve clarity and align with current practices. The changes aim to enhance the reliability, safety and usability of automatic fire sprinkler systems in Australia.
This document provides guidance on data entry and primary validation procedures for hydro-meteorological and surface water quantity and quality data in India. It describes how to enter master data like data types, administrative boundaries, and office units. It also provides instructions for entering static, semi-static and time series data like rainfall, climate, water levels, flows, sediments, and water quality. Primary validation checks on the data are also outlined to ensure data quality before secondary processing.
The document summarizes the Hydrology Project-II implemented in Goa between 2006-2014 with funding from the World Bank. The key aspects include:
- Establishment of 11 river gauge stations, 4 automatic weather stations, and 6 automatic rain gauge stations to improve surface water and hydro-meteorological data collection.
- Installation of 47 open wells and 57 piezometers to monitor groundwater levels across 9 river basins in Goa.
- Construction of a new data center and level II+ laboratory to store, analyze and disseminate hydrological data to support water resource management and planning.
- Capacity building initiatives including training of over 200 local staff on hydrological monitoring and data management.
February 2022 TAGD Business Meeting
Texas Water Development Board Updates
Natalie Ballew, Groundwater Technical Assistance Manager Heather Dodson, Groundwater Data Team Lead
This document provides an overview of a Hydrological Information System (HIS) being developed for 9 states in India. It discusses the key components and activities of the HIS, which include: assessing user needs, establishing observation networks, managing historical data, collecting field data, processing and analyzing data, exchanging and reporting data, storing and disseminating data, and developing institutional and human resources. The overall goal of the HIS is to provide reliable hydrological data and information to support long-term water resources planning and management decisions in India.
Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Condition Assessment Package 5Fairfax County
This project obtained condition assessment information for approximately 47,000 feet of 18 to 42-inch diameter sanitary sewer pipes and 197 manholes located near Herndon, McLean, and Annandale. The inspections were performed using multi-sensor (Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), sonar, and laser) inspection technologies to identify internal defects. Defective sewers were identified for repair, replacement, or rehabilitation under future contracts. This project was substantially complete on January 15, 2021.
The document provides an update on the Water Well Driller/Pump Installer Program. It discusses that TDLR staff are mostly working remotely due to COVID-19 and there is a backlog of enforcement cases. It introduces new leadership positions and notes collaboration with GCDs on investigations and training. Program goals for 2022 include modernizing forms and databases, rule reviews, and training county inspectors to identify abandoned wells. Complaints can now be filed online and contact information is provided should any questions arise.
Water Quality Presentation given by Angelo Liberti, Chief of Surface Water Protection, Office of Water Quality, RI DEM at the Shellfish Management Plan March Stakeholder meeting.
Steering meeting presentation april 15 2014 reganf
This document outlines the work packages and progress for a project on passive sampling and monitoring of emerging chemicals. It discusses the following:
- Work packages include desk study, analytical method development, passive sampler deployment, biota sampling, and a cypermethrin study.
- Sampling sites have been selected in counties Cork, Dublin, Galway, Mayo and Donegal. Passive diffusion samplers and biota samples will be collected from these sites.
- Preliminary results from passive samplers deployed in Cork show detection of estrogenic compounds. Method development is ongoing for additional target analytes.
- A cypermethrin study is beginning in Donegal to study the effects of an agricultural
This document is a request for proposals from the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association for implementation services related to the Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weed Control Methods Test Project. It provides background on the aquatic weed issue in Tahoe Keys lagoons and describes the approved multi-year project to test herbicides, UV light, and other control methods. It outlines the scope of work, including herbicide and dye application, monitoring well water, and other tasks. Proposals are due by March 29th, 2022 and should address the services needed to implement the rigorous monitoring program required for the project.
This document provides guidance on network design and site selection for hydro-meteorological stations. It discusses the steps for network optimization which include reviewing existing networks, identifying data needs, prioritizing objectives, determining required network density, and cost estimation. Site selection considerations are also outlined, including technical, environmental, logistical, security, legal and financial aspects. Key factors for siting stations include exposure conditions, wind protection, level ground, and integrating with other monitoring networks.
Presentation by Van Troung, Civil Engineer, on "Los Angeles County's Sustainable Roadway Improvement Program." Presentation delivered at the CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference, held March 20-21, 2019 in Ontario, CA.
The document is a question and answer addendum from the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association regarding their Control Methods Test Implementation Services Request for Proposal. It provides responses to 12 questions received from bidders on the RFP, seeking clarification on various aspects of the project scope, requirements, and logistics. Key details addressed include submitting separate bids for each scope of work, having separate contracts for each activity, encouragement for bidders to submit bids on multiple scopes, and clarification on sampling and equipment requirements.
This document summarizes the process for developing the San Diego County Water Authority's Climate Action Plan (CAP). It outlines the key elements of the CAP including establishing a 2009 greenhouse gas emissions baseline and reduction targets for 2020 and 2035. It also discusses integrating the CAP with the agency's energy management policy and environmental review process. The presentation concludes by noting the remaining steps to finalize and adopt the draft CAP, which will include establishing implementation and monitoring plans to achieve the stated emissions reduction targets.
Applying federal environmental laws to co2 enhanced oil recovery pptHolland & Hart LLP
This document provides an overview of federal environmental laws as they apply to CO2 enhanced oil recovery. It discusses how the EPA regulates CO2 injection under the Underground Injection Control program and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Key issues addressed include how the EPA is encouraging CO2 injection for storage through new regulations, concerns about additional regulatory burdens, and legal challenges regarding how the EPA classifies and regulates CO2 streams from industrial facilities.
Report chock full of very cool graphs and tables and useful information--in particular about the unconventional (shale) drilling industry in the state, but also about the conventional oil and gas industry in PA. Issued in 2015.
Academia: Richard Lawford, Morgan State University, 16th January UN Water Zar...water-decade
Earth observations can help monitor progress on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to water. Satellite imagery and other earth observation data can be used to monitor indicators for SDG targets like water quality, water use efficiency, integrated water resource management, and natural water capital. However, establishing an earth observation-based monitoring system faces challenges like ensuring continuity of data collection, validating indicators in different climates, building national capabilities, and overcoming reluctance to adopt more open approaches. Overall, earth observations have potential to cost-effectively monitor expanded water indicators if integrated into SDG planning and prototyped through further research.
This document summarizes Ken Weinberg's presentation on the water resources master plan. It discusses evaluating supply and demand, the role of water storage, conveyance constraints, and system performance metrics. It analyzes different project scenarios and their impacts on storage levels. The presentation recommends near-term projects to address untreated water delivery bottlenecks and reviews potential long-term supply and conveyance options. It outlines the process for selecting a preferred project list for environmental review.
Estimate of Impacts of EPA Proposals to Reduce Air Emissions from Hydraulic F...Marcellus Drilling News
A study commissioned by the American Petroleum Insitutue and authored by Advanced Resources International finds that if proposed new air emissions regulations go into effect later in 2012, the effect will be to reduce new drilling from fracking by 52%, and result in an 11% decrease in natural gas supplies and a 37% decrease in domestic oil production.
This document provides a guide to opportunities for reducing the amount of water used in maintaining fire sprinkler systems in Victoria. It estimates that currently around 500 million litres of drinking water per year is discharged from fire sprinkler system maintenance. The guide identifies 7 key opportunities to cut water usage, such as adjusting pressure settings, adopting monthly instead of weekly testing, installing pressure reducing valves, and capturing drain water for reuse. Implementing these opportunities could save up to 450 million litres annually while maintaining effective fire protection.
Fire sprinkler abcb reference document - automatice fire sprinkler systemJorge Muno
This document provides a summary of changes made to the Australian Standard AS 2118 for automatic fire sprinkler systems. Key changes include simplifying the water supply requirements, restructuring sections on sprinkler spacing and location, and relocating certain content to the Building Code of Australia for consistency. Appendices and definitions were also updated to improve clarity and align with current practices. The changes aim to enhance the reliability, safety and usability of automatic fire sprinkler systems in Australia.
This document provides guidance on data entry and primary validation procedures for hydro-meteorological and surface water quantity and quality data in India. It describes how to enter master data like data types, administrative boundaries, and office units. It also provides instructions for entering static, semi-static and time series data like rainfall, climate, water levels, flows, sediments, and water quality. Primary validation checks on the data are also outlined to ensure data quality before secondary processing.
The document summarizes the Hydrology Project-II implemented in Goa between 2006-2014 with funding from the World Bank. The key aspects include:
- Establishment of 11 river gauge stations, 4 automatic weather stations, and 6 automatic rain gauge stations to improve surface water and hydro-meteorological data collection.
- Installation of 47 open wells and 57 piezometers to monitor groundwater levels across 9 river basins in Goa.
- Construction of a new data center and level II+ laboratory to store, analyze and disseminate hydrological data to support water resource management and planning.
- Capacity building initiatives including training of over 200 local staff on hydrological monitoring and data management.
February 2022 TAGD Business Meeting
Texas Water Development Board Updates
Natalie Ballew, Groundwater Technical Assistance Manager Heather Dodson, Groundwater Data Team Lead
This document provides an overview of a Hydrological Information System (HIS) being developed for 9 states in India. It discusses the key components and activities of the HIS, which include: assessing user needs, establishing observation networks, managing historical data, collecting field data, processing and analyzing data, exchanging and reporting data, storing and disseminating data, and developing institutional and human resources. The overall goal of the HIS is to provide reliable hydrological data and information to support long-term water resources planning and management decisions in India.
Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Condition Assessment Package 5Fairfax County
This project obtained condition assessment information for approximately 47,000 feet of 18 to 42-inch diameter sanitary sewer pipes and 197 manholes located near Herndon, McLean, and Annandale. The inspections were performed using multi-sensor (Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), sonar, and laser) inspection technologies to identify internal defects. Defective sewers were identified for repair, replacement, or rehabilitation under future contracts. This project was substantially complete on January 15, 2021.
The document provides an update on the Water Well Driller/Pump Installer Program. It discusses that TDLR staff are mostly working remotely due to COVID-19 and there is a backlog of enforcement cases. It introduces new leadership positions and notes collaboration with GCDs on investigations and training. Program goals for 2022 include modernizing forms and databases, rule reviews, and training county inspectors to identify abandoned wells. Complaints can now be filed online and contact information is provided should any questions arise.
Water Quality Presentation given by Angelo Liberti, Chief of Surface Water Protection, Office of Water Quality, RI DEM at the Shellfish Management Plan March Stakeholder meeting.
Steering meeting presentation april 15 2014 reganf
This document outlines the work packages and progress for a project on passive sampling and monitoring of emerging chemicals. It discusses the following:
- Work packages include desk study, analytical method development, passive sampler deployment, biota sampling, and a cypermethrin study.
- Sampling sites have been selected in counties Cork, Dublin, Galway, Mayo and Donegal. Passive diffusion samplers and biota samples will be collected from these sites.
- Preliminary results from passive samplers deployed in Cork show detection of estrogenic compounds. Method development is ongoing for additional target analytes.
- A cypermethrin study is beginning in Donegal to study the effects of an agricultural
This document is a request for proposals from the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association for implementation services related to the Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weed Control Methods Test Project. It provides background on the aquatic weed issue in Tahoe Keys lagoons and describes the approved multi-year project to test herbicides, UV light, and other control methods. It outlines the scope of work, including herbicide and dye application, monitoring well water, and other tasks. Proposals are due by March 29th, 2022 and should address the services needed to implement the rigorous monitoring program required for the project.
This document provides guidance on network design and site selection for hydro-meteorological stations. It discusses the steps for network optimization which include reviewing existing networks, identifying data needs, prioritizing objectives, determining required network density, and cost estimation. Site selection considerations are also outlined, including technical, environmental, logistical, security, legal and financial aspects. Key factors for siting stations include exposure conditions, wind protection, level ground, and integrating with other monitoring networks.
Presentation by Van Troung, Civil Engineer, on "Los Angeles County's Sustainable Roadway Improvement Program." Presentation delivered at the CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference, held March 20-21, 2019 in Ontario, CA.
The document is a question and answer addendum from the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association regarding their Control Methods Test Implementation Services Request for Proposal. It provides responses to 12 questions received from bidders on the RFP, seeking clarification on various aspects of the project scope, requirements, and logistics. Key details addressed include submitting separate bids for each scope of work, having separate contracts for each activity, encouragement for bidders to submit bids on multiple scopes, and clarification on sampling and equipment requirements.
This document summarizes the process for developing the San Diego County Water Authority's Climate Action Plan (CAP). It outlines the key elements of the CAP including establishing a 2009 greenhouse gas emissions baseline and reduction targets for 2020 and 2035. It also discusses integrating the CAP with the agency's energy management policy and environmental review process. The presentation concludes by noting the remaining steps to finalize and adopt the draft CAP, which will include establishing implementation and monitoring plans to achieve the stated emissions reduction targets.
Applying federal environmental laws to co2 enhanced oil recovery pptHolland & Hart LLP
This document provides an overview of federal environmental laws as they apply to CO2 enhanced oil recovery. It discusses how the EPA regulates CO2 injection under the Underground Injection Control program and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Key issues addressed include how the EPA is encouraging CO2 injection for storage through new regulations, concerns about additional regulatory burdens, and legal challenges regarding how the EPA classifies and regulates CO2 streams from industrial facilities.
Report chock full of very cool graphs and tables and useful information--in particular about the unconventional (shale) drilling industry in the state, but also about the conventional oil and gas industry in PA. Issued in 2015.
Academia: Richard Lawford, Morgan State University, 16th January UN Water Zar...water-decade
Earth observations can help monitor progress on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to water. Satellite imagery and other earth observation data can be used to monitor indicators for SDG targets like water quality, water use efficiency, integrated water resource management, and natural water capital. However, establishing an earth observation-based monitoring system faces challenges like ensuring continuity of data collection, validating indicators in different climates, building national capabilities, and overcoming reluctance to adopt more open approaches. Overall, earth observations have potential to cost-effectively monitor expanded water indicators if integrated into SDG planning and prototyped through further research.
So-Called Performance Audit of the PA Dept. of Environmental ProtectionMarcellus Drilling News
A very biased and anti-drilling performance audit conducted by Pennsylvania's "renewable energy only" Auditor General Eugene DePasquale of the state's Dept. of Environmental Protection, the agency charged with regulating and overseeing Marcellus Shale drilling in the state. From his very first day in office DePasquale targeted the shale drilling industry with his attempt to smear it and slander it in the public's perception. Shame on him and this fraudulent "report".
The document provides an overview of Cypress Energy Partners, L.P., which offers water and environmental services and pipeline inspection and integrity services to energy companies. It notes that increased U.S. oil and gas production is driving greater demand for saltwater disposal and pipeline inspection. Cypress owns saltwater disposal facilities and has a stake in a pipeline inspection business. The document highlights several growth drivers in the company's end markets like increasing production volumes, water usage, and regulatory scrutiny pushing outsourcing of waste services to specialists.
The document summarizes Georgia's efforts around water conservation in 2010, a significant year. It discusses the 2010 Water Conservation Implementation Plan, the Water Stewardship Act, and regional water planning guidance to incorporate conservation practices. The state experienced extreme drought and a court ruling limited water usage from Lake Lanier, increasing the focus on conservation. Key efforts included water audits, efficiency standards, education programs, and guidance for regional water planning councils to evaluate conservation opportunities. Upcoming rule changes around water loss control and efficiency were also noted.
A report issued by the Government Accountability Office looking at the information collected by the federal EPA and the individual states with regard to wastewater fluids injected into Class II injection wells. Several anti-drilling members of the U.S. Congress wanted ammunition in their efforts to oppose fracking and figured this was a good as way as any to do
Waterkeeper's Review of CNSC's Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nu...LOWaterkeeper
The CNSC asked Swim Drink Fish Canada/Lake Ontario to look into its 2016 Regulatory Oversight Report for
Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities in Canada. CNSC provided funding for the review.
Peter C. Boylan III is the Chairman and CEO of Cypress Energy Partners (CELP). The presentation discusses CELP's pipeline inspection and integrity services business (TIR) and its water and environmental services business, which includes 11 owned saltwater disposal facilities. CELP completed an acquisition in February 2015 and announced its Q4 dividend would remain unchanged. The presentation outlines CELP's vision to build a diversified MLP and highlights growth opportunities across qualifying activities under its private letter ruling, including produced water handling.
IRJET- Smart Water Monitoring System for Real-Time Water Quality and Usage Mo...IRJET Journal
This document describes a proposed smart water monitoring system that uses sensors to monitor water quality parameters like flow, temperature, pH, conductivity, and oxidation reduction potential in real-time. The system aims to notify users of water quality and detect contaminants. It will also integrate a communal prepaid water metering system to monitor water usage. The system will help improve water service delivery and increase revenue collection for water providers.
Executive Summary of EPA Draft Report on Fracking Impacts on Water Supplies -...Marcellus Drilling News
An Executive Summary for a draft EPA report titled "Assessment of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing
for Oil and Gas on Drinking Water Resources". The study reviews data from 950 sources and concludes that while certain known and minor affects can happen (drawing down water too low), fracking DOES NOT POLLUTE WATER SUPPLIES. That is the takeaway from this study by the Obama EPA.
Lake Shore Gold Corp. reported its full-year and fourth quarter 2014 results. Key highlights include:
- Record gold production of 185,600 ounces, meeting guidance.
- Cash costs of $592/ounce and all-in sustaining costs of $872/ounce, below guidance.
- Increased proven and probable gold reserves by 29% to 773,300 ounces.
- Exploration success including a new discovery near the Thunder Creek deposit.
- Guidance for 2015 includes production of 170,000-180,000 ounces at lower costs.
UntitledExcessive Water Production Diagnostic and Control - Case Study Jake O...Mohanned Mahjoup
For mature fields, Excessive water production is a complex subject in the oil and gas industries and has a serious economic and environmental impact. Some argue that oil industry is effectively water industry producing oil as a secondary output. Therefore, it is important to realize the different mechanisms that causing water production to better evaluate existing situation and design the optimum solution for the problem. This paper presents the water production and management situation in Jake oilfield in the southeast of Sudan; a cumulative of 14 MMBbl of water was produced till the end of 2014, without actual plan for water management in the field, only conventional shut-off methods have been tested with no success. Based on field production data and the previously applied techniques, this work identified the sources of water problems and attempts to initialize a strategy for controlling the excessive water production in the field. The production data were analyzed and a series of diagnostic plots were presented and compared with Chan’s standard diagnostic plot. As a result, distinction between channeling and conning for each well was identified; the work shows that channeling is the main reason for water production in wells with high permeability sandstone zone while conning appears only in two wells. Finally, the wells were classified according to a risk factor and selections of the candidate wells for water shut off were presented.
The EPA conducted a nationwide study from 2010-2015 on the impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources. The EPA found vulnerabilities and actual impacts to drinking water at every stage of the hydraulic fracturing water lifecycle. However, the executive summary of the report misleadingly stated that widespread or systemic impacts had not been found. The science advisory board agreed the executive summary did not accurately reflect the reports findings and recommended revising it to acknowledge significant data gaps and the reports uncertainties. The board will issue recommendations to the EPA to revise the executive summary to more truthfully portray the studies findings and limitations.
2014 05-16 update on may 2014 mlp conference v5CypressEnergy
The document provides an overview of Cypress Energy Partners, L.P., which operates in two segments: pipeline inspection and integrity services (PI&IS), and water and environmental services (W&ES). PI&IS provides pipeline inspection and integrity services through Tulsa Inspection Resources. W&ES owns and operates saltwater disposal facilities and provides water handling services to oil and gas producers. Cypress has facilities in active regions like the Bakken and Permian basins. The document discusses the companies, markets, competitive landscape, growth opportunities, and highlights increasing production and regulation driving demand for both segments.
A letter from a littany of virulent anti-drilling groups to the secretary of the PA Dept. of Environmental Protection telling him he's falling down on the job. Pure propaganda and bullcrap.
The document summarizes the water supply outlook for Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District for the summer of 2015. It states that despite a statewide drought declaration, the district anticipates having an adequate water supply for the summer. Nearly 80% of the district's water comes from groundwater aquifers that are at normal levels for the season. The remaining 20% comes from regional surface supplies that are also in good shape. Conservation efforts by customers will still be important to manage supply.
Richards, Margaret, Lathrop & Gage, McCart, Susan, SCS Engineers, Common NPDE...Kevin Perry
Richards Margaret Lathrop Gage McCart Susan SCS Engineers Common NPDES Mistakes and the Importance of Good Data MECC Kansas City May 11-13 Overland Park
The speakers on the panel will provide different perspectives on how ballast water regulation and technology has created the current state of invasive species in the Great Lakes. This workshop will also enable participants to understand the regulatory challenges facing ballast water today while fully appreciating the current state of technology that is rising to the challenge of invaders. This presentation was given by Craig Middlebrook, Deputy Administrator, U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
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Executive Summary ______________________________________________________________________________________1
Background ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1
Colorado Water Watch ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 1
Highlights of 2014-2015 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 2
CWW Monitoring Stations _______________________________________________________________________________3
Current Monitoring Stations ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3
New Monitor Installation Plan for 2015 _________________________________________________________________________ 4
Water Quality Monitoring________________________________________________________________________________5
Baseline Groundwater Quality____________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Sensor Data and Oil & Gas Well Density_________________________________________________________________________10
Event Detection ___________________________________________________________________________________________________15
CWW Website___________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Community Outreach __________________________________________________________________________________ 20
2014 Natural Gas Symposium ___________________________________________________________________________________20
Community Outreach Effort______________________________________________________________________________________20
Press Coverage__________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Peer-Reviewed Publications Related to CWW________________________________________________________ 22
Partnership _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
COLORADO WATER WATCH ANNUAL REPORT
4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 COLORADO WATER WATCH ANNUAL REPORT 2015
Executive Summary
BACKGROUND
Dramatic increases in the number of oil and gas extraction wells in Colorado have raised environmental
concerns about the potential effects of oil and gas activities, with active debates about the risks of
groundwater contamination near the top of the list. Two of the biggest concerns related to potential
groundwater contamination are methane gas migration and groundwater contamination by flowback and
produced water, either through spills impacting shallow aquifers or casing integrity issues releasing
production fluids into deeper, confined aquifers.
The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) Rule 609 requires up to four baseline samples
collected within a half mile radius of a proposed oil and gas well within 12 months prior to drilling, and
post-completion sampling between 6 and 12 months after drilling. In addition, additional sampling is
required between 5 and 6 years after the last sampling event at the initial sample locations.
The most important goal of monitoring groundwater quality in areas where there is significant oil and gas
activity is to determine potential impacts of the industry on groundwater quality by monitoring changes in
groundwater quality before, during, and after the construction of oil and gas wells in the area. Rule 609 has
significantly improved the visibility the public will have on potential groundwater contamination but a
deficiency of the rule is the lack of sampling over time to develop trends that may change seasonally.
COLORADO WATER WATCH
In response to perceived industry and community needs, the Colorado Water Watch (CWW) real-time
groundwater monitoring system was developed in a cost-effective manner based on lab-qualified surrogate
technologies.
Using a simple in-situ water quality multi-parameter probe, the CWW system monitors groundwater in real-
time and collects enough historical data to understand normal water quality conditions (water level, pH,
conductivity, dissolved oxygen, oxidation-reduction potential, and temperature). After establishing an initial
acceptable baseline, if the groundwater quality changes due to any anthropogenic activities, the surrogate
water quality parameters will indicate an event using sophisticated anomaly detection algorithms. The
CWW system’s anomaly detection algorithms can decide whether field monitoring (grab samples) is
necessary to determine whether or not the groundwater disturbance is due to oil and gas activities. If there
is any indication that oil and gas activities have contributed to anomaly, the data is turned over to the COGCC
who would follow established protocols.
The main purpose of the CWW is to provide transparent information about water quality at oil & gas
production sites in Colorado to inform the public about changes that may occur in groundwater sources
(from any activity including agriculture and other industries).
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The key aspect of the CWW system is that it generates information through data evaluation (qualitative
monitoring), not just data collection (quantitative monitoring), which makes the system different from
existing monitoring approaches. Information generated by the system will help the industry understand
normal background conditions and anomalies of groundwater quality and provide the time needed to
sample groundwater for in-depth lab analysis.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2014-2015
The CWW is intended to be an early warning system that provides risk management and decision-making
tools utilizing advanced monitoring and information technologies. It has the ability to enhance other
groundwater monitoring networks and approaches for oil and gas regulatory agencies, industry, and
communities as well.
The CWW began operation in February 2014 and since the initial monitor installation, five CWW monitoring
stations have been established in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Real-time groundwater data have been
collected hourly, transmitted into the CWW database, and analyzed through the event detection software.
There have been a few alarms of events associated with water table fluctuations during the irrigation season
at the ARDEC (control) monitoring station, but no oil and gas-related events have been detected at any of the
stations.
A seamless integration of real-time data flow, data analysis (event detection) application, event response
protocols, and results visualization on a user-friendly website were established in the first year. With a
successful first year proof-of-concept, new monitoring stations will be aggressively pursued in 2015 to
provide a network with greater resolution and coverage.
The CWW was successfully launched at the 4th Annual CSU Natural Gas Symposium on September 24, 2014,
and has received significant public attention through press coverage and multiple community outreach
efforts.
The CWW Team
Center for Energy Water Sustainability
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523
February 9, 2015
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CWW Monitoring Stations
The first Colorado Water Watch monitoring station was installed on February 3, 2014 at CSU-CHILL, the
national weather radar facility in Greeley. The number of stations increased gradually throughout the year
and reached a total of five active monitoring stations by the end of 2014.
A multi-parameter in-situ probe was installed at the screened level of each monitoring well to measure fresh
groundwater and avoid measuring stagnant water in the well. The self-charging cellular data-logger was
placed in an enclosed box immediately next to the monitored well.
CURRENT MONITORING STATIONS
• Four shallow alluvial wells including a control well: no oil & gas activities within a 2-mile radius
• One deep confined aquifer well
MONITOR STATIONS
STATION
NAME
TARGET
AQUIFER
WELL
TYPE
NEARBY OIL &
GAS WELLS†
CITY
TOWN
SHIP
RANGE
ARDEC
(Control)
South Platt Alluvial Shallow, 25ft 0
Fort
Collins
08N 68W
CHILL South Platt Alluvial Shallow, 30ft 204 Greeley 06N 65W
Gilcrest South Platt Alluvial Shallow, 25ft 323 La Salle 04N 66W
LaSalle South Platt Alluvial Shallow, 60ft 223 La Salle 04N 64W
Galeton Laramie-Fox Hills
Deep-Confined,
375ft
67 Eaton 07N 64W
† Number of active oil & gas production wells within a 2-mi radius of the CWW monitoring station as of Feb
05, 2014.
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NEW MONITOR INSTALLATION PLAN FOR 2015
Three additional monitoring sites have been identified and are currently being evaluated. Two additional
sites are also being considered and we expect to have five additional monitoring wells by the end of July
2015.
In addition, possible new monitoring sites are continuously explored by the CWW team and Noble Energy.
Noble Energy works with their landowners to look for a site feasible for drilling a new monitoring well and
the CWW team has been working closely with Department of Agriculture and also with various water
districts in Weld County, including West Greeley Conservation District and Central Colorado Water
Conservancy District, to look for existing groundwater wells that have potential to be a new CWW
monitoring station. In the case of using an existing groundwater well, several conditions are considered:
accessibility, well integrity, security, location-nearby active oil & gas wells and domestic wells.
MAP OF CWW MONITORING STATIONS
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Water Quality Monitoring
Groundwater samples were collected to perform in-depth baseline water quality tests prior to the monitor
installation, and monthly sampling was carried out during the first 3-5 months to understand groundwater
quality at the CWW monitoring sites. Groundwater quality data have been collected every hour in real-time
for about 4-12 months varying by monitoring stations and transferred to the CWW database. The
transferred data were then screened through the event detection system in order to analyze event
(anomaly) probability at each time step.
BASELINE GROUNDWATER QUALITY
The baseline groundwater quality (measured at an independent, EPA-certified lab) of the CWW stations was
compared with available groundwater quality data of nearby groundwater wells in the COGCC database.
ARDEC
• Data: Five groundwater samples of ARDEC were collected monthly from February to June 2014. No
groundwater quality data around the site was found from the COGCC database.
• Summary: ARDEC is surrounded by agricultural area and its groundwater quality varied by season
mainly for sodium, chloride and also nitrate. No BTEX or dissolved gases including methane, ethane or
propane were found.
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CHILL
• Data: Five groundwater samples of CHILL were collected monthly from February to June 2014, and one
additional sample was collected in October 2014. The groundwater quality of CHILL was compared with
three sets of groundwater quality data of nearby groundwater wells obtained from the COGCC database.
• Summary: In general, groundwater quality of
CHILL was in the similar range of groundwater
quality of nearby groundwater wells located within a
2-mile radius. Sodium concentrations in this area
ranged from 104 to 150 mg/L including CHILL and
nearby groundwater wells, and the highest sodium
concentration (2,701 mg/L) was observed in October
from CHILL with the highest nitrate concentration
(59 mg/L). This might indicate that the high sodium
concentration was from agricultural activities.
No BTEX or dissolved gases including methane,
ethane or propane were found from either CHILL or
nearby groundwater wells.
MAP OF COGCC GROUNDWATER SAMPLING LOCATION
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GILCREST
• Data: Two groundwater samples were collected from Gilcrest in May prior to the monitor installation
and also in September 2014. Eight sets of groundwater quality data from nearby groundwater wells
were collected from the COGCC database.
• Summary: Groundwater quality of Gilcrest was
generally similar to that of nearby wells. The highest
sodium concentration (248 mg/L) was found with
the high nitrate concentration (40 mg/L) from
Gilcrest in September. The high nitrate concentration
might indicate that the high sodium concentration
was from agricultural activities.
No BTEX or dissolved hydrocarbon gases were found
in Gilcrest, but a relatively low concentration of
dissolved methane (104 µg/L) was found in a nearby
groundwater well in October 2007 with no indication
of whether the methane was biogenic or
thermogenic.
MAP OF COGCC GROUNDWATER SAMPLING LOCATION
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LASALLE
• Data: Two groundwater samples were collected from LaSalle in October prior to the monitor
installation and also in December 2014. Two sets of groundwater quality data from nearby groundwater
wells located within a 2-mile radius of the LaSalle site were collected from the COGCC database.
• Summary: General ion concentrations, including
iron, strontium, potassium, calcium, magnesium,
sodium, nitrate, chloride and sulfide, were
higher in groundwater samples from the LaSalle
well compared to that of nearby groundwater
wells.
No BTEX or dissolved gases including methane,
ethane or propane were found from
groundwater samples of LaSalle, but a relatively
low methane concentration (18 µg/L) was
detected from a groundwater sample collected
on April 30, 2014 from a nearby groundwater
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GALETON
• Data: Three groundwater samples from the Galeton well were collected monthly from March to May
2014. For comparison of groundwater quality between Galeton and nearby ground water wells, there
was no groundwater quality data available within a 2-mile radius, therefore two groundwater quality
datasets from the Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer wells within a 3-mile radius were obtained from the COGCC
database.
• Summary: Ion concentrations of the confined
aquifer well in Galeton were relatively lower
compared to that of the alluvial wells (ARDEC, CHILL,
LaSalle and Gilcrest), but generally in the same range
of that in nearby groundwater wells.
No BTEX or dissolved gases including methane,
ethane or propane were found from either Galeton or
nearby groundwater wells.
MAP OF COGCC GROUNDWATER SAMPLING LOCATION
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SENSOR DATA AND OIL & GAS WELL DENSITY
Water quality data were collected using multi-parameter probes. Six water quality parameters: water
temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen (DO), water depth, and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP)
were measured every hour in real-time.
ARDEC
• Sensor Data Summary
Sensor data have been collected for about a year from February 2014 at ARDEC. Groundwater depths
fluctuated greatly during the irrigation season from April to early October and caused anomalies on other
sensors mainly conductivity, ORP and DO. The water quality parameters became relatively steady after the
irrigation season.
• Oil & Gas Well
Density
The density of active oil
& gas production wells
in the area is the lowest
among the five CWW
monitoring stations. No
active oil & gas wells
are located within a 2-
mile radius of the site.
There are
approximately 27 and
84 active oil & gas
production wells are
located within a 5-mile
and a 10-mile radius,
respectively.
DENSITY MAP OF ACTIVE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION WELLS
(Circle: 1, 2, 5 and 10 mile radius)
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CHILL
• Sensor Data Summary
Sensor data have been collected from February 2014. Water depths at CHILL dropped in the beginning of
the irrigation season of April and rose in early October. The DO sensor malfunctioned and was replaced in
late October.
• Oil & Gas Well Density
The density of active oil & gas production wells in the area is among the highest. There are about 40 wells
located within a mile, over 200 wells within 2 miles, approximately 1,100 wells within 5 miles, and over
4,600 wells within 10 miles.
DENSITY MAP OF ACTIVE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION WELLS (Circle: 1, 2, 5 and 10 mile radius)
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GILCREST
• Sensor Data Summary
The monitoring station at Gilcrest was installed on May 30, 2014 but the sensor data have been collected
from early June due to an operational issue. Water quality parameters were relatively stable compared to
other shallow alluvial wells. The spikes in the sensor data were related to fieldworks (e.g. groundwater
sampling).
• Oil & Gas Well Density
The density of active oil & gas production wells in the area is the highest. There are about 80 wells within a
1-mile radius, over 320 wells within a 2-mile radius, over 1,950 wells within a 5-mile radius, and over 7,100
wells within a 10-mile radius of the site.
DENSITY MAP OF ACTIVE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION WELLS (Circle: 1, 2, 5 and 10 mile radius)
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LASALLE
• Sensor Data Summary
Sensor malfunction occurred after fieldwork in mid-November and after relocation of the station at the site
in early December. The sensor was fixed, and stable water quality parameters have been observed since
then.
• Oil & Gas Well Density
The density of the active oil & gas production wells around the site is the second highest among the five
CWW monitoring sites. There are approximately 55 wells located within a 1-mile radius, over 220 wells
within a 2-mile radius, approximately 1,725 wells within a 5-mile radius, and less than 5,280 wells within a
10-mile radius.
DENSITY MAP OF ACTIVE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION WELLS (Circle: 1, 2, 5 and 10 mile radius)
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GALETON
• Sensor Data Summary
The well depth of the Galeton site is the deepest (375 ft) and water quality parameters have been very
stable. ORP reached an equilibrium state after the latest groundwater sampling in late May.
• Oil & Gas Well Density
The density of oil & gas production wells in the area is relatively moderate. There are over 25 active oil & gas
production wells within a mile, less than 70 wells within 2 miles, over 320 wells within 5 miles, and over
1,600 wells within 10 miles.
DENSITY MAP OF ACTIVE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION WELLS (Circle: 1, 2, 5 and 10 mile radius)
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EVENT DETECTION
During the first year of CWW operation, a few events were detected from groundwater quality of the
installed monitoring stations after screening the data through the anomaly detection system in real-time.
However, the events were operational (e.g. sensor malfunction) or seasonal changes (e.g. water table drop)
and not related to oil & gas operations.
ARDEC
For about a 1-year monitoring period, the greatest number of events was found at ARDECthe control site
where no active oil & gas production wells are located within a 2-mile radius. The most influencing factor on
groundwater quality in this area was seasonal changes largely associated with agriculture.
LASALLE
An operational event occurred while the station at LaSalle was relocated at the site due to a safety issue in
December, 2014.
• Oil & Gas Operational Incidents
No oil & gas operational incident that possibly contaminates groundwater was reported around LaSalle after
the monitor installation on October 31, 2014.
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CHILL
At CHILL, a few operational events were observed related to the field activity (e.g. groundwater sampling)
and sensor malfunction for about a 1-year monitoring period.
• Oil & Gas Operational Incidents
Four spill incidents occurred at tank batteries (10/10, 12/08, 12/15) and a well (10/13) after the monitor
installation date of February 3, 2014 at CHILL. The incidents were located in a 2-mile radius and upstream
of the monitor, but it contaminated only soils according to the COGCC inspection and no event associated
with the incidents was detected by the CWW event detection system.
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SPILL INCIDENT MAP NEAR CHILL (A 2-MILE RADIUS) AFTER MONITOR INSTALLATION ON FEB 3, 2014
(Yellow triangles indicate spill incident locations)
Operational Operational
GROUNDWATER
FLOW DIRECTION
Surface Spill Surface Spill
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GILCREST
An operational event was detected at Gilcrest in July 2014.
• Oil & Gas Operational Incidents
A spill incident at a tank battery occurred on December 23, 2014 within a 2-mile radius of LaSalle after the
monitor installation on May 30, 2014. However, the incident didn’t affect groundwater quality but
contaminated only soils according to the COGCC inspection. The CWW monitoring site did not show an event
associated with the spill.
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SPILL INCIDENT MAP NEAR GILCREST (A 2-MILE RADIUS) AFTER MONITOR INSTALLATION ON MAY 30, 2014
(The yellow triangle indicates the spill incident location)
Operational
GROUNDWATER
FLOW DIRECTION
Surface Spill
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GALETON
No event was found at Galeton during approximately a 10-month monitoring period from March 27, 2014.
• Oil & Gas Operational Incidents
A spill incident at a tank battery was reported on May 28, 2014, 2 months after the monitor installation at
Galeton. The Galeton monitoring well is a deep well in the confined Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer so surface
spills are not expected to be detected by the CWW monitor, and the incident contaminated only soils
according to the COGCC inspection.
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SPILL INCIDENT MAP NEAR GALETON (A 2-MILE RADIUS) AFTER MONITOR INSTALLATION ON MAR 27, 2014
(The yellow triangle indicates the spill incident location)
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CWW Website
The Colorado Water Watch Website was released
on September 24, 2014, and is publicly available at
waterwatch.colostate.edu.
The website was developed as a decision making
tool for public, industry and government by
providing transparency of groundwater quality
information gathered from active oil & gas
production area in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The user-friendly website displays easy-to-
understand information of real-time groundwater
quality and data screened by an event detection
system, which looks for changes in groundwater
quality from normal conditions.
Additionally, the website contains various
information for the purpose of public education on
possible environmental effects of oil & gas
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Community Outreach
2014 NATURAL GAS SYMPOSIUM
Colorado Water Watch was successfully launched at the 4th Annual CSU Natural Gas Symposium held at the
Grand Hyatt in Denver on September 24, 2014.
The CWW has received a lot of public attention, feedback, and significant recognition and press coverage
(see Press Coverage section).
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORT
The CWW team continues to interact with various groups at different venues to educate people and
communicate the availability of real time groundwater monitoring data and the CWW website. The groups
include schools, industry, community, and governing boards.
CWW LAUNCH AT THE ANNUAL NATURAL GAS SYMPOSIUM, DENVER, CO SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2014
NEW VISTA HIGH SCHOOL, BOULDER, CO
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
WEST GREELEY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
COMMUNITY EVENT, BRIGGSDALE, CO AUGUST
28, 2014
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Press Coverage
• FOX31 (9/24/2014) “CSU develops
monitoring system to test water quality in
wells”
• DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL (9/24/2014)
“CSU unveils water monitoring tool for oil
and gas sites”
• E&E NEWS (9/24/2014) “Oil and Gas: Tool
lets public monitor Colo. groundwater in
real time”
• COYOTE GULCH (9/24/2014) “Testing the
water: New CSU system monitors water
quality at oil and gas sites in real time”
• THE DENVER POST (9/24/2014) “Colorado
State launches water-quality monitoring in
oil, gas zones”
• INNOVATION NEWS (9/24/2014) “Colorado
Water Watch to provide real-time info on oil
and gas well sites, act as early warning”
• KUNC (9/24/2014) “Colorado Water Watch
keeps a close eye on oil and gas sites with
public data”
• CPR (9/24/2014) “New website provides
real-time info on water quality at Colo. oil,
gas sites”
• OIL & GAS 360 (9/24/2014) “Colorado
State University Initiates Real-time Water
Quality Monitoring in the Wattenberg”
• THE COLORADOAN (9/25/2014) “CSU
develops website to monitor well water”
• THE TRIBUNE (9/25/2014) “CSU, Noble
unveil live water monitoring program near
drilling sites”
• NGI (9/25/2014) “Joint Online Water
Monitoring Debuts in Colorado”
• FONDRIEST.COM (9/26/2014) “Colorado
Water Watch delivers real-time water quality
data from oil and gas drilling sites”
• THE DENVER POST (9/28/2014) “Making
Colorado water monitoring even better”
• EAGLEFORDTEXAS.COM (11/02/2014)
“Website to monitor water quality around
drilling sites”
• THE COLORADOAN (12/24/2014) “CSU
professor monitors water quality in oil
industry”
• SHALE PLAY WATER MANAGEMENT
(Nov/Dec 2014) pp.6 “Noteworthy: Colorado
Water Watch”
FOX31 SEPTEMBER 24, 2014, BY JON BOWMAN
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Peer-Reviewed Publications Related to CWW
Goodwin, S., K. H. Carlson., K. Knox, C. Douglas, L. Rein. 2014. Water intensity assessment of shale gas
resources in the Wattenberg Field in Northeastern Colorado. Environmental Science & Technology
48, 5991−5995, dx.doi.org/10.1021/es404675h.
Li, H., K. H. Carlson. 2014. Distribution and origin of groundwater methane in the Wattenberg Oil and Gas
Field of Northern Colorado. Environmental Science & Technology 48, 1484 −1491,
dx.doi.org/10.1021/es404668b.
Li, H., J. Son, K. H. Carlson. Concurrence of aqueous and gas phase contamination of groundwater in the
Wattenberg Oil and Gas Field of Northern Colorado. Submitted, February 2015.
Son, J., K. H. Carlson. 2014. Real-time surrogate analysis for potential oil and gas contamination of drinking
water resources. Applied Water Science dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13201-014-0190-x.
Son, J., A. Hanif., A. Dhanasekar, K. H. Carlson. Colorado Water Watch: real-time groundwater monitoring for
possible contamination from oil and gas activities. Submitted, February 2015.
PUBLISHED JOURNAL ARTICLES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
CWW WEBSITE
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS RELATED TO CWW
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26. PARTNERSHIP
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Partnership
PARTNERS LOCATION
Colorado Department of Natural Resources (Sponsor) Denver
Noble Energy (Sponsor) Denver
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Denver
Colorado Oil and Gas Association Denver
Western Resource Advocates Boulder
Colorado Department of Agriculture Broomfield
Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Greeley
West Greeley Conservation District Greeley
Hach Company Loveland
In-Situ Inc. Fort Collins
PARTNERSHIP
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