Podcast Pike County with Brian Oram Septic and Environmental Issues
On September 19, 2019, the Pike County Conservation District hosted a 2-hour informational work and training session. The topic – Properly Maintaining Your On-Lot Septic System. In January 2020, I visited with Pike County and did a podcast. When Pike County Informs Me – I will post a link to the Podcast here. In the… Read more
Question of the Week – November 24, 2014 – Phosphates Well Water Hazardous??
From Elaine I am concerned about phosphates in my well water ( drinking). I would like to know are there safe levels of phosphates and what are they? Also what harm can they do if we drink them? Phosphates Dear Elaine, First – Thanks for the Question and thanks for your comments about our Web… Read more
Water Wells in Proximity to Natural Gas Development
Not our work “Home prices fell in some parts of the Marcellus Shale region of the country after drilling began, and rose in other parts, and the difference was whether the families’ drinking water came from wells or municipal water mains, a study by Resources for the Future (RFF) reported in late June. (Note RFF-“RFF… Read more
Well Water Testing Common Well Water Problems – Based on over 20 Years Experience First Step Water Testing
Common Water Well Owners Problems- The Need for Well Water Testing This website was development to provide a quick summary and reference related to some of the most common well water problems that are encountered or reported. Problem 1 – I tested my water and it is Total Coliform Positive and I was told the… Read more
Launch of National Mapping Project Designed to Show Possible Impacts of Oil and Gas Drilling on Well Water
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Map of Suspected Well Water Impacts Contacts: Brook Lenker, Executive Director, FracTracker Alliance, (717) 303-0403; and Samantha Malone, Manager of Science and Communications, FracTracker Alliance, (412) 802-0273 May 1, 2013 – The US Map of Suspected Well Water Impacts is a project that will attempt to piece together recent complaints of… Read more