Initial study of potential surface water quality impacts of horizontal drilling in the Marcellus shale (original) (raw)

Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 2016

Abstract

ABSTRACT This research assessed impacts of drilling for gas in the Marcellus shale by monitoring water quality. Both a stream with an active drilling operation and a reference stream were monitored. Differences at the active reach were detected in turbidity, pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids, Sr, Ca, Cl, Na, Mg, alkalinity, and SO4. Differences were largely attributed to an expanded roadway, and the ranges of most measured parameters were within range of water quality criteria for West Virginia.

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