A study of the relationship of geological formation to the NORM. Quarterly technical progress report, April 1--June 30, 1995

Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) is a common and costly contaminant of produced waters associated with natural gas production and exploration. One way of combating this problem is by identifying the problem beforehand. The approach to this problem involves development of NORM prediction capabilities based on the geological environment. During the third quarter of this project, emphasis was placed on three tasks; laboratory procedural development, continuance of preliminary geologic data acquisition, and the beginning of field testing of non-produced water sites. Laboratory procedures development included applications of pertinent EPA/Standard Methods, as well as continuing orientation with respect to radiation safety procedures and practices. In terms of progress on the geologic aspects of the project, compilation of relevant well data for the study area is in progress