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Permalink Reply by Ann Ticopa on October 24, 2011 at 4:14am

From the report:

"Increased bromide concentrations in water wells along with sporadic sediment and metals increases were observed within 3,000 feet of Marcellus gas well sites in this study. These results suggest that a 3,000 foot distance between the location of gas wells and nearby private water wells is a more reasonable distance for both presumed responsibility and certified mail notification related to Marcellus gas well drilling than the 1,000 feet that is currently required."

"This research was limited to the study of relatively short-term changes that might occur in water wells near Marcellus gas well sites. Additional monitoring at these sites or other longer-term studies will be needed to provide a more thorough examination of potential water quality problems related to Marcellus gas well drilling."

Full report:

http://www.rural.palegislature.us/documents/reports/Marcellus_and_d...

Permalink Reply by Ann Ticopa on October 24, 2011 at 6:06pm

The "The Impact of Marcellus Gas Drilling on Rural Drinking Water Supplies," report has been pulled from the legislators' website.  The following article has a link to Google Viewer's cached copy (see Update in red font):

"Study: 3,000 Foot Presumption Of Water Well Pollution Liability Needed Around Gas Wells"
http://www.paenvironmentdigest.com/newsletter/default.asp?Newslette...

 

Permalink Reply by 3m7mikw1u5joa on October 24, 2011 at 9:07pm

Why has the state ever cleaned up the coal mess in your waters for many years before or made them do it ?

 

Some operators I know they don't do it right but this statement has been in your water for many years ...

 

IMO Think