DEP Fines PGE for Illegal Discharge

DEP has fined PGE of Warren nearly $29,000 for the illegal discharge of Airfoam into Pine Creek in Lycoming County last March.

The Airfoam is used by natural gas drillers to create a foam that will lift water and drill cuttings to the surface. Airfoam HD is approved by DEP for use by the industry.

During the weekend of March 13 and 14, 2010, there was significant rainfall and snow melt that caused residual Airfoam in a Marcellus well bore to migrate to a spring on the hillside creating a white, foamy substance. The spring was not used as a source of drinking water.

“PGE responded immediately to this incident and fully cooperated with the department,” said DEP North-central Regional Director Nels Taber.

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/news_releases/14288


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Marcia L. Neil said…
Apparently local Bradford PA Witco chemical company & affiliates have not been speedy enough about a possible foam preparation that should bond with and expand oil-well flammable discharges so that the danger can be removed quickly and easily.
February 4, 2011 at 8:08 AM
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