7 Amendments of Esther DE LANGE related to 2011/2308(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to Council directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption (Drinking Water Directive);
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the relatively high water volumes involved in hydraulic fracturing; points out, however, that such volumes are not as significant in comparison to the needs of other industrial activities; highlights the need for advance water provision plans based on local hydrology;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that, given the depth (over 3km) at which hydraulic fracturing takes place, the main concern regarding groundwater contamination is well integrity and the quality of casing and cementing; stresses therefore that these wells must be regularly monitored for an extended period of time during and after production has ceased;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Is aware of the fact that, to reach the shale gas and the place where hydraulic fracturing will take place, one needs to first cross drinking water resources; this will bring risks of contamination of this water;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that effective prevention requires consistent monitoring of strict adherence to the established highest standards and practices in well-bore construction; underlines that both industry, and competent authorities should ensure regular quality control for casing and cement integrity as well as the quality of groundwater in close cooperation with drinking water companies;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that on-site closed-loop water recycling, using steel storage tanks, offers the mostan environmentally sound way of treating flow-back water by minimising water volumes, the potential for surface spills and costs/traffic/road damage relating to water treatment transportation;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for strict implementation of existing waste water treatment standards and compulsory water management plans by operators, in cooperation with the drinking water companies and the competent authorities;