According to the Assumption Parish Police Jury website, Texas Brine has
reported high levels of Hydrogen Sulfide from their sonic vent well that is
drilled into the cap rock at the giant sinkhole near Grand Bayou and Bayou
Corne.
Hydrogen Sulfide is a poisonous, flammable gas and has a very bad odor. The
smell is described as the smell of rotten eggs. Unlike methane, it is heavier
than air and collects at low to the ground levels. No community air monitors
have detected Hydrogen Sulfide.
The well was shut down due to these levels. This vent well is the deepest
vent well on the property. The Department of Natural Resources’ contractor, The
Shaw Group, is currently investigating. Assumption Parish officials are
currently waiting on additional details from DNR.
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