Name
Assessing Risks and Impacts on Ground and Surface Water from Orphan Wells
Date & Time
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:15 AM - 10:35 AM
Rebecca Aicher
Description
  • Through the Lens of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) , we will explore the potential risks and impacts on ground and surface water from Orphan Wells.  Understand the development and evolution of the AAAS EPI Center Orphaned and Abandoned Wells (OAW) working group
  • Review the AAAS’s report on the potential risks and impacts to ground and surface water 
  • Evaluate best practices, recommendations and next steps for calculating the impact of Orphan and Idle Wells on water quality