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Saturday, September 26, 2009

This Could Happen or Happening to us in MI- Open your EYES

Friday, September 25, 2009

Evaluation of Town of DISH, Texas Ambient Air Monitoring Analysis

Wilma Subra is a MacAuthur (Genius) Award winning chemist.

Evaluation of Town of DISH, Texas Ambient Air Monitoring Analysis

by Wilma Subra

Wolf Eagle Environmental sampled the ambient air in the Town of DISH, Texas at seven locations on August 17 to 18, 2009. The air sampled was analyzed for Volatile Organic Chemicals, Hazardous Air Pollutants, Tentatively Identified Compounds and NOX.

In the conclusion section of the report, Wolf Eagle stated
“Air analysis in the Town of DISH confirmed the presence in high concentrations of carcinogenic and neurotoxin compounds in ambient air near and/or on residential properties.” The report further indicated that many of the compounds in the air exceeded the Short-term and Long-term Effects Screening Levels (ESLs) according to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations.

The following is a compilation of the analytical results based on individual sampling locations.

The sample locations with the highest chemical concentrations and most chemicals present in concentrations exceeding TCEQ Short-term and Long-term Effects Screening Levels were
9203 Chisum - behind white barn 5 ft. and Airfield - corner SE.

The air sample from 9203 Chisum - behind white barn 5 ft. contained 10 chemicals that exceeded the TCEQ ESLs. Benzene, a known human cancer causing agent, was present in the second highest concentration of all stations sampled. The concentration of Benzene in the air exceeded the Long-term ESL by 8.7 times the standard. Carbon Disulfide was present in a concentration that exceeded the Short-term (10.7 times) and Long-term (107 times) ESLs by the largest factor of any of the chemicals detected at this station. 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene was detected in the air at this station in the highest concentration of any station sampled. Xylenes (m & p), a neurotoxin, exceeded the Long-term ESl by a factor of 1.1 times. Naphthalene, a potential human carcinogen, exceeded the long-term ESL by a factor of 3.6 times. The other chemicals in the air at this station that exceeded the Short-term and Long-term ESLs were Carbonyl Sulfide (exceeded Long-term ESL), Trimethyl Benzene (exceeded Short-term and Long-term ESLs), and Diethyl Benzene, Methyl-methylethyl Benzene, and Tetramethyl Benzene (exceeded the Long-term ESLs).

The air sample from the Air Field - corner SE contained 8 chemicals that exceeded the TCEQ ESLs. Benzene, a known human cancer causing agent, was present in the highest concentration of all stations sampled. The concentration of Benzene in the air exceeded the Short-term ESL by 1.45 times and the Long-term ESL by 55 times the standard. The Benzene concentration at this sample location was more than 6 times the next highest benzene concentration (at 9203 Chisum). Xylenes (m & p), a neurotoxin, was present in the highest concentration of all stations sampled and exceeded the Long-term ESL by 2 times. Carbon Disulfide was present in a concentration that exceeded the Short-term (28 times) and Long-term (101 times) ESLs by the largest factor of any of the chemicals detected at this station. Methyl Pyridine and Dimethyl Pyridine, possible carcinogens, exceeded Short-term and Long-term ESLs. The other chemicals in the air at this location that exceeded Long-term ESLs were 1,2,4-Trimethyl Benzene, Carbonyl Sulfide, and Trimethyl Benzene.

The third highest ranking sample location was 9213 Chisum - 20 feet off property line and contained 5 chemicals that exceeded the TCEQ ESLs. Benzene, a known human cancer causing agent, was present in the third highest concentration of all stations sampled. Benzene in the air exceeded the Long-term ESL by a factor of 7.6 times. Dimethyl Disulfide was present in a concentration that exceeded the Short-term (38 times) and Long-term (384 times) ESLs by the largest factors of any of the chemicals detected at this station. Methyl Ethyl Disulphide and Ethyl Methylethyl Disulfide exceeded the Short-term and Long-term ESLs. Trimethyl Benzene exceeded the Long-term ESL.

The sample location Airfield - off yellow barn and rock rd.
contained three chemicals that exceeded the TCEQ ESLs. Dimethyl Sulfide was present in a concentration that exceeded the Short-term (3.7 times) and Long-term (37.5 times) ESLs by the largest factors of any of the chemicals detected at this station. Carbonyl Sulfide and Carbonyl Disulfide exceeded the Long-term ESLs.

The sample location Burgess Horse Ranch W. Prop. Line
contained one chemical that exceeded the TCEQ ESLs. Dimethyl Disulfide exceeded the Short-term (10 times) and Long-term (101 times) ESLs.

The sample locations 9217 Chisum - 20 ft. off property line s and Guthries Property W Prop Line by Pond contain
5 and 7 chemicals, respectively. None of the chemicals at either station location exceeded the TCEQ ESLs.

Benzene, a known human cancer causing agent, was detected at all 7 sample locations. Three sample locations exceeded TCEQ ESLs and four stations had concentrations of Benzene below TCEQ ESLs. Xylene (m & p) were detected at all 7 sample locations. Two sample locations exceeded TCEQ ESLs and five sample locations had concentrations of Xylene below TCEQ ESLs. Toluene was present at all 7 sample locations but the concentrations were below the TCEQ ESLs at each sample locations. These chemicals, Benzene, Toluene and Xylene, are the volatile organic compounds most associated with oil and gas activities.

The results of the ambient air testing in DISH detected a total of 16 volatile organic chemicals that exceeded TCEQ ESLs. The concentrations of the chemicals in the air were compared to the TCEQ ESLs and 5 of the sample locations had chemicals in concentrations that exceeded TCEQ ESLs. Sample location 9203 Chisum - behind white barn 5 ft had 10 chemicals detected in excess of ESLs and Airfield - corner SE had 8 chemicals detected in excess of ESLs. The cumulative effects of multiple chemicals in the ambient air at concentrations in excess of ESLs has not been evaluated.

The data from the report should be used to educate community members living in the area with the highest concentrations of chemicals and chemicals in excess of TCEQ ESLs in the air they are being exposed to.

Additional information provided by Subra: The concentration in the air exceed both short term and long term values. The concentrations not only exceed the standards but exceed the standards by a large amount. The concern is for both short term and long term health.

Acute impacts to health will occur with these concentrations of chemicals in the air. The cancer and neurotoxins will also have an impact over the long term.



TXsharon comment:

There Will Be Blood Cancer


The DISH study can be compared to any are in the Barnett Shale with drilling activity. The same chemicals will be present.

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

U.P. Mines information

Here is a web site to check out the mining prospect in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
www.sulfideminingkillsrivers.org.

Fracking chemicals

Here is a posting listing all the chemicals used in the fracking process they are using all over the country, including Northern Michigan. We have been trying to find that list for a while so it's nice some one did. It is truly sickening. jaime

Frac Water Chemicals Chemical Components (From MSDS)

You can look these chemicals up in the MSDS database.

UPDATE: You can read what these chemicals do to you here. (Thank you, Barbara!)

WARNING: not for the faint of heart!

As time allows, I'll be looking these up and linking them to my findings.

2.2-Dibromo-3-Nitrilopropionamide
2-butoxyethanol
2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazotin-3-one
Acetic Acid
Acetic Anhydride
Alphatic Acid
Alphatic Alcohol Polyglycol Ether
Ammonia Persulfate
Aromatic Hydrocarbon (benzene, toluene, xylene)
Aromatic Ketones
Boric Acid
Boric Oxide
Butan-1-01
Citric Acid
Crystalline Silica: Cristobalite
Crystalline Silica: Quartz
Dazomet
Diatomaceus Earth
Diesel (use discontinued)
Ethane-1,2-diol
Ethoxlated Alcohol
Ethoxylated Alcohol
Ethoxylated Octylphenol
Ethylene Glycol
Ethylhexanol
Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate
Formaldehyde
Glutaraldehyde
Glycol Ethers
Guar gum
Hemicellulase Enzyme
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrotreated light distillate
Hydrotreated Light Distilled
Isopropanol
Isopropyl Alcohol
Magnesium Nitrate
Mesh Sand (Crystalline Silica)
Methanol
Mineral Spirits
Monoethanolamine
Petroleum Distallate Blend
Petroleum Distillates
Polyethoxylated Alkanol (1)
Polyethoxylated Alkanol (2)
Polyethylene Glycol Mixture
Polysaccharide
Potassium Carbonate
Potassium Hydroxide
Prop-2-yn-1-01
Propan-2-01
Propargyl Alcohol
Propylene
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Hydroxide
Sucrose
Tetramethylammonium Chloride
Frac Stage #1
Hydrochloric Acid
Propargyl Alcohol
Methanol
Acetic Acid
Acetic Anhydride
Frac Stage #2
Methanol
Boric Oxide
Petroleum Distallate Blend = Diesel
Polysaccharide
Potassium Carbonate
Sodium Chloride
Potassium Hydroxide
Ethylene Glycol
Boric Acid
Sodium Bicarbonate
Monoethanolamine
Frac Stage #3
Hydrotreated light distillate
Ethoxylated Alcohol
Glutaraldehyde
Dazomet This is a pesticide.
Sodium Hydroxide
Methanol
Diesel (use discontinued) So they claim but Petroleum Distillate Blend = Diesel

Subd. 14. Diesel fuel oil. "Diesel fuel oil" means a petroleum distillate or blend of
petroleum distillate and residual fuels that is intended for use as a motor fuel in internal
combustion
diesel engines and that meets ASTM specification D975-06b D975-07b.


2,2-Dibromo-3-Nitrilopropionamide
Polyethylene Glycol Mixture
Mesh Sand (Crystalline Silica

Here's a link to a list

Oh! And, since pesticides are listed, how does that work with the whole land-farming scam deal? The story about land-farming is that in a few months the organisms will eat all the harmful chemicals left in the drilling mud/flow-back gunk. Wouldn't the pesticides kill the organisms?

Friday, September 4, 2009

Oil and Gas in Northern Michigan

Ah Northern Michigan, the long forgotten part of the state that alerted a lot of you to the dangers of the oil and gas industry. We (2 of us) felt that if we can help one person we have done our job and look how many we have helped. It is truly a blessing.
Yes, I am a casualty of the oil and gas industries alleged illegal activities. My life was nearly sniffed out and my children and I and John lost everything.
We lived downwind from an sour crude (though they denied it until we found the paperwork) offloading facility. Downwind 6 out of 7 days of the week. We were becoming ill and had no idea why. In fact oil has been prevalent in No. Mich. hot & heavy since the 80's. One day one of the roofs on one of the 150,000 storage tanks gave way. It was full of sour crude and when the roof collapsed on a full tank the H2S, or hydrogen sulfide went up and downwind. No warnings, no nothing. The DEQ, Department of Environmental Quality just brushed us off.
I was to the point of near death if I didn't get out of the area. My doctors' all agreed, I needed to leave Michigan, which has one of the worst air quality in the nation or take an experimental shot twice a month to have a fighting chance. Since finding out after stopping those "shots" after 9 months that they left me with side affects that will not go away as well as the affects of the chemicals we were exposed to: Tolulene, Benzene, Glycols, more than I can remember.
Oh yes, I also had a stroke from all this.
Can we find a lawyer, no way, we have been thru dozens. So we have lost all, my home, my security, my family and eventually my husband and I am left with more health problems than I can deal with. Through all this nightmare I met a wonderful man who does not get overwhelmed with my health and sensitivity to chemicals. Well, maybe some days but so do I.
We had Senator Stabenow, Congressman Stupak, Rep. at the time Matt Gillard and loads of DEQ, EPA people helping us. After 4 years of fierce fighting and losing our husbands the 2 wives fight on. Not as vigorous as we used to but we try.
Any type of chemical smell can bring me to the floor. I don't want to lose another wonderful man because of my health and I am clinging to hope that he will hang in there with me because with him life is great! Just a few things have to be fixed or altered to accommodate my health. I'm so afraid of losing him.
Lewiston, Michigan is on the Niagaran Reef and the Antrim Shale, oil and natural gas, aren't we lucky. So many alleged illegal activity with no regard for the people who live nearby. We were told we were the "sacrificial lambs" for the better good. OH PLEASE.
I write off the cuff so to speak. I thank all of you for keeping me updated on the situations throughout the country and we need to remember Northern Michigan also!!
Jaime Long
Citizens Against Environmental Destruction