Pennsylvania HB1946 amends well location restrictions to enhance safety and environmental protection.

Pennsylvania HB1946 amends Title 58 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further provide for well location restrictions. The bill sets specific distances for unconventional wells to maintain from buildings, water wells, water supplies, schools, hospitals, and other sensitive areas. For instance, unconventional wells must be at least 2,500 feet from buildings, water wells, and water supplies, and 5,000 feet from schools and hospitals. The bill also mandates a 750-foot setback from wetlands and water bodies.

Pennsylvania HB1946 amends well location restrictions to enhance safety and environmental protection.

Pennsylvania HB1946 amends Title 58 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further provide for well location restrictions. The bill sets specific distances for unconventional wells to maintain from buildings, water wells, water supplies, schools, hospitals, and other sensitive areas. For instance, unconventional wells must be at least 2,500 feet from buildings, water wells, and water supplies, and 5,000 feet from schools and hospitals. The bill also mandates a 750-foot setback from wetlands and water bodies.