Tag: water contamination

Research finds link between groundwater contamination and shale, legacy energy development in Pa.

Penn State scientists have discovered fracking in regions of Pennsylvania with a legacy of energy extraction may increase groundwater contamination. The post Research finds link between groundwater contamination and shale, legacy energy development in Pa. appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter. This post appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter.

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Pa. DEP investigates water well contamination

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is investigating what could end up being the first case of water well contamination from fracking in Allegheny County, Pa., since the shale boom began, according to State Impact. Shortly after the Midas 8M well was completed, a landowner near the well reported that his water well nearly dried up, its

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