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Town oil‑and‑gas liaison reports 220 wells inspected; flags compliance problems and remediation backlog
Summary
Robert Arnoff, Frederick's oil and gas liaison, reported inspection of 220 active wells in 2025, cited rising spill and remediation activity, flagged operator compliance issues (notably KPK), and recommended expanding inspections to include tank batteries and acquiring infrared detection equipment.
Robert Arnoff, the town’s inaugural oil and gas liaison, presented a year‑one inspection report and program update to the Board of Trustees, saying the program inspected all 220 active wells in Frederick in 2025 and worked closely with state regulators and regional municipal partners.
Arnoff called the program "successful" but warned of several emerging compliance and remediation issues. He said the town recorded more spills and remediation projects in 2025 than in prior years—partly because of heightened inspection and…
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