Overview of Oil Field Brine Problems in Three Illinois Counties

摘要

This report concludes Phase II of a two-part project designed to inventory oil field brine damage and examine its potential effect on water quality. In addition, reclamation procedures used in Hamilton County, public education and legislative aspects of the brine damage problem were to be examined. The report gives the results of a brine damage survey in Franklin and Jefferson Counties in Southern Illinois with data tables, maps and data analysis. The report also provides a Regulatory Procedures Guide which explains enactments, rules and regulations covering Illinois oil production; gives information for processing of salt damage complaints and provides information regarding surface landowners rights in oil production areas.