The City of Erie is nothing short of unique. With miles of lake shore, rugged bluffs and a productive lake plain, many often think of the natural beauty that surrounds the city. But underground, shale is prominent and holds something of great value: natural gas. Throughout the Commonwealth, home-use gas wells are abundant, and the City of Erie has some of the densest concentrations in the state. These gas wells are often located near the homes and businesses to which they provide their energy. While sometimes hiding under manhole covers, decorative rocks, within basements or warehouses, these wells often fail to meet the regulatory requirements involved with gas well operation in Pennsylvania. As homes and businesses change hands, these wells are often forgotten and not transferred properly through the Department of Environmental Protection to new owners. This presentation seeks to explain well transferring, PADEP well mapping applications, and how to locate records for existing gas wells associated with home usage.
JES Satellite Programming is sponsored by Erie Insurance.
