Data from: HEI research report: Measuring and modeling air pollution and noise exposure near unconventional oil and gas development in Colorado

Rapid growth in unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD), driven by
improvements in directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing
technologies, has made the United States the world’s largest producer of
oil and natural gas. Rapid UOGD expansion in Colorado’s Denver-Julesburg
(DJ) Basin, often intersecting with a growing population, has elevated
local concerns about noise and air quality impacts. Independent near-pad
observations of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) exposure and noise are
uncommon, particularly during well drilling and completions, where
evolving technologies continue to alter emissions. The chief goals of this
study were to identify potential impacts of UOGD HAPs emissions on nearby
communities, characterize A- and C-weighted noise impacts from UOGD
operations, and contextualize air and noise pollution measurement and
modeling results at health-relevant temporal and spatial scales. Our focus
was on the DJ Basin, where a changing regulatory environment has driven
innovation to better protect human health and the environment, and past
observations facilitate examining whether new operational practices have
reduced impacts. This dataset contains results presented in the study
report: Measuring and Modeling Air Pollution and Noise Exposure Near
Unconventional Oil and Gas Development in Colorado and corresponding
observations, simulations, and used in our analyses.