Health Protection Zone Water Sampling

When drilling or reworking oil and gas wells, Senate Bill 1137 (Gonzales, 2022) requires oil and gas operators to offer groundwater and surface water sampling in areas within 3,200 feet of the wellhead if it is located in a Health Protection Zone (HPZ). A HPZ is an area within 3,200 feet of a sensitive receptor. Sensitive receptors can include residences, schools, health care facilities, community centers, and other public buildings.