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BMP ID: 9088
Title: Fresh Water Storage Pits Permitted for Water That Meets Standards
Text: "2. Operator's Pit Practices within the County. The Operator shall comply, at a minimum, with the following pit practices, after the date of this MOU: ... b. Water Storage Pits to Contain Fresh Water: Water stored in pits approved by the County and allowed under Commission Rules, must meet the definition of fresh water. Fresh water is defined as containing total dissolved solids (TDS) less than or equal to 5,000 milligrams/liter (mg/l)."
Source Publication Name: Memorandum of Understanding Between Elbert County and Agave Oil and Gas LLC, 2014
Citation Section:
Citation Page: 1-2
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Drilling
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Elbert County Board of County Commissioners
215 Comanche St
Kiowa, CO  80117  United States
Phone:303-621-3126     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact: Mr. Richard Henninger
Agave Oil & Gas, LLC
512 Main Street, Ste 600
Fort Worth, Texas  76102
Phone:817-870-0026     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Categories: Water Quality and Pollution
Location: Colorado
Species:
Vegetation Types:
• Suburban / urban
General Comments: Local Government - Operator MOU
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2015-12-28 20:39 UTC
Last Updated: 2016-06-28 09:49 UTC