47-019-00508
This is an older well that has been converted for commercial UIC injection. This well injects waste via a pipeline from the facility for 47-019-00460. The issues surrounding the sister well pertain also to this well.
Well drilled in 1982. Converted for injection in 2007.
Formation into which waste is injected -- Weir
Geographic location: latitude 38.104802, longitude -81.146487
Major issue
- Operator has a cavalier attitude toward regulations and Office of Oil and Gas.
- Contamination of ground and surface water associated with activities at the facility and/or failure of part II mechanical integrity of the well.
- Office of Oil and Gas was unable to enforce a Consent Order.
- Failure of Office of Oil and Gas on a number of points to enforce compliance.
Documents
2007 Completion report for reworking well
Office of Oil and Gas response to comments
2008 NOV for injecting without a permit
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