ASTM_D_8006_-_16.pdf

Designation:D800616Standard Guide forSampling and Analysis of Residential and CommercialWater Supply Wells in Areas of Exploration and Production(E&P)Operations1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8006;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This guide presents a methodology for obtaining repre-sentative groundwater samples from domestic or commercialwater wells that are in proximity to oil and gas exploration andproduction(E&P)operations.E&P operations include,but arenotnecessarilylimitedto,sitepreparation,drilling,completion,and well stimulation(including hydraulicfracturing),and production activities.The goal is to obtainrepresentative groundwater samples from domestic or commer-cial water wells that can be used to identify the baselinegroundwater quality and any subsequent changes that may beidentified.While this guide focuses on baseline sampling inconjunction with oil and gas E&P activities,the principles andpractices recommended are based on well-established methodsthat have been in use for many years in other industrialsituations.This guide recommends sampling and analyticaltesting procedures that can identify various chemical speciespresent including metals,dissolved gases(such as methane),hydrocarbons(and other organic compounds),as well asoverall water quality.1.2 This guide provides information on typical residentialand commercial water supply well systems and guidance ondeveloping and implementing a sampling program,includingdetermining sampling locations,suggested purging techniques,selection of potential analyses and laboratory certifications,data management,and integrity.It also includes guidance onpersonal safety.The information included pertains to baselinesampling before beginning any activities that could presentpotential risks to local aquifers,periodic sampling during andafter such work,and ongoing monitoring relating to known orpotential groundwater constituents in the area.This guide doesnot address policy issues related to frequency or timing ofsampling or sampling distances from the wellhead.In addition,it does not address reporting limits,sample preservation,holding times,laboratory quality control,regulatory actionlevels,or interpretation of analytical results.1.3 These guidelines are not intended to replace or super-sede regulatory requirements and technical methodology orguidance nor are these guidelines intended for inclusion byreference in regulations.Instances where this guide is inconflict with statutory or regulatory requirements,practitionersshall defer to the latter.These guidelines are intended to assistin developing sampling programs to meet project goals andobjectives.However,site-specific conditions,regulatoryrequirements,site-specific health and safety issues,technicalmanuals and directives,and program data quality objectivesshould be evaluated and consulted along with the informationcontained in this guide for each individual site and samplingprogram.1.4 This guide offers an organized collection of informationor a series of options and does not recommend a specific courseof action.This document cannot replace education or experi-ence and should be used in conjunction with professionaljudgment.Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in allcircumstances.This ASTM standard is not intended to repre-sent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy ofa given professional service must be judged,nor should thisdocument be applied without consideration of a projects manyunique aspects.The word“Standard”in the title of thisdocument means only that the document has been approvedthrough the ASTM consensus process.1.5 Users are responsible for investigating and identifyingall the legal and regulatory requirements that are applicable forthe location where the sampling is being performed.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D18 on Soil andRock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.26 on HydraulicFracturing.Current edition approved March 1,2016.Published March 2016.DOI:10.1520/D800616.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D511 Test Methods for Calcium and Magnesium In WaterD512 Test Methods for Chloride Ion In WaterD516 Test Method for Sulfate Ion in WaterD653 Terminology Relating to Soil,Rock,and ContainedFluidsD858 Test Methods for Manganese in WaterD888 Test