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1000 Commerce
Park Drive, Suite 201
Williamsport, PA 17701

TARM’s operations are focused on economic efficiency, high environmental compliance, occupational safety, and supporting well operations. As of August 1, 2011, TARM has treated and recycled more than 60+ million gallons of water.

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Generated Waters from Marcellus Well Development (inbound to TARM)

  • Water quantity range is known. This is based on a percentage of water used in drilling, ranging between 10% and 25%, depending on the specific location of drilling activity (flowback) and water generated per MCF (produced).
  • Water quality is known. TARM has significant data on the characteristics of and constituents in generated waters.
  • Drilling stages generate flowback water with different characteristics.
  • Range for flowback duration is understood. Depending on location, there will be variations.

Treated Water for Well Development (outbound from TARM)

  • This water is classified as beneficial reuse by PADEP.
  • Outbound quantity ≥ inbound quantity to support the water needs of an aggressive drilling schedule.
  • Quality of outbound water is established via guidance from the TARM client.
  • Outbound water quality determines treatment cost.
  • TARM conducts in-house testing to verify quality is maintained.

Gas Exploration Firm (GEF) Well Development Program

  • Treatment program and schedule has been developed to support GEF drilling activity.
  • Streamlined inbound/outbound loading is completed in 30 minutes.
  • Two truck positions for inbound/outbound loading.
  • Delivery schedules have built-in flexibility to accommodate changes.
  • 24/7 operations.
  • Water performance reports emailed daily.
  • Streamlined manifests and invoices.

GEF Water Management Plan

  • Treated water supplements fresh water demand.
  • Compliant for SRBC water withdrawal permit.
  • Compliant with SRBC and PADEP water management reporting.
  • SRBC permitted fresh water withdrawal is available.

Ownership of Generated Water

  • TARM owns the water when it is off the truck.
  • Client owns the water when it is on the truck.

Ownership of Residuals/Byproducts

  • TARM is responsible for all residuals/byproducts that are generated by treatment process.
  • Residuals/byproducts are classified as residual waste and are disposed of in an appropriate, permitted landfill.

Documentation

  • Client supplies TARM with form 26R.
  • Contract for water treatment establishes price, quantity, outbound water quality, and duration.
  • “Take or Pay” not required.
  • Transportation and transfer manifests for all activities based on PADEP regulations.