Study identifies 124 methane-detection areas in Raton Basin and flags produced-water quality concerns
An ECMC aerial and field study identified 124 preliminary methane-detection areas in the Raton Basin and found variability in produced-water chemistry, including samples with sodium, chloride or fluoride above drinking-water limits; state officials urged caution before reusing produced water for irrigation or dust suppression.
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A study presented to the Las Animas County Board of Commissioners on May 6 reported that aerial and field surveys in the Raton Basin identified 124 preliminary methane-detection areas, including 99 suspected seeps and 28 sites studied with flux-measurement equipment.
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