We live in Watkins and Conoco Phillips drilled behind us earlier this year and we now have well water issues. It has tested positive for iron bacteria and high levels of sodium. We are aware of at least 5 other neighbors that have also had well water issues. Conoco Phillips denies any wrong doing on their part as does Colorado Oil & Gas. Our well has been pristiine since 1995 and suddenly turns bad after a well is drilled by Conoco Phillips. We would like to know just how many other folks have had their well water contaminated after recent drilling. Thank you

The Colo Oil and Gas Commission flow diagram for permitting a fracking well doesn't seem to include any Q/C and Q/A procedures for ensuring that the fracking wells maintain hydraulic pressure (+20000 psi) integrity throughout it's 20 year life.  There also is no information on independant staffing that umpire inspections and prepare reports at regular intervals.

The purpose for all this is to enable a shut down of the well if well linings are compromised and cause leaks into aquifers before the volume of the leak so great that the aquifer is contaminated.  The well may have to be abandoned and filled with cement to control the leaks.  A gas well contractor won't do this voluntarily.