Groundwater Section

Kevin Frederick, P.G.,  Manager
307-777-5985
Kevin.Frederick@wyo.gov

September 13 is National "Protect Your Groundwater" Day More Information

Niobrara Shale Development and Hydraulic Fracturing

Niobrara Shale Development - Water Quality Questions and Answers

US Dept. of Energy's "Modern Shale Gas Development in the US: A Primer"

US EPA's Hydraulic Fracturing Website

FracFocus Chemical Disclosure Registry

Water Well Sampling and Analysis Guidelines

DEQ Guideline:  Sampling and Testing Water Wells in Areas of Oil and Gas Development

DEQ Guideline:  Sampling and Testing Well Water Quality

Potential Sources of Contamination and Related Contaminants

US EPA National Drinking Water Standards (Primary and Secondary)

US EPA 2009 Edition of the Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories

 

The Ground Water Protection Council's "Report to the Nation: A Call to Action"

 

Groundwater Investigation Requirements for New Facilities Capable of Causing or Contributing to Pollution:

 

Well Construction and Abandonment

 

 

Groundwater Quality Standards and Classification of Groundwater:

Chapter 8 - Quality Standards for Wyoming Groundwaters

 

Requirements to Report Groundwater Contamination:

 

 Transfer of Permit/Facility Ownership Form

 

Groundwater and Soil Cleanup DEQ's Voluntary Remediation Program

 

Permitting and Compliance Programs:

 

 Coalbed Natural Gas (CBM) Guidelines for Produced Water Disposal into Impoundments:

 

Groundwater Assessment and Monitoring Information:

 

Water Well Protection Information, Problem Identification, and Treatment:

Wellowner.org (National Ground Water Assoc.)

National Environmental Services Center at West Virginia University

Water Systems Council

WDEQ Water Well Protection Fact Sheets:

 

Protecting Public Drinking Water Supplies:

 

Groundwater Section Contacts: