Discharge of surface water containing silt into the nearby Carr Bridge Brook 2 - March 2, 2017

EPR Compliance Assessment Report states:

The discharge occurred on the 2nd March at the time of this inspection was caused by an escape of surface water from the well pad that contained silt. The silt overwhelmed a low bund around the well pad and escaped into a header drain that collects surface water. A bag filter and straw bales had been used to treat surface water containing silt before discharging to a field drain.

Type:

Uncontrolled Discharge

Field:

Unconventional

Stage:

Exploration

Region:

North West

Action:

Ordered to implement a well pad surface water management system to protect a local watercourse. Prevent surface water containing silt from entering water course.