With directional drilling, you can easily have several wells drilled from the same area. A template of 6-8 holes, maybe heading in the same direction, or radiating out if the site is central to the field.
Except for another batch of drill casing being brought to site, you'd not notice
For it to be viable they will probably need several wells drilled, not just the one, so it could get even worse for those in the area.