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Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas Pollutes Water Wells

Drilling for natural gas is booming in Pennsylvania–thanks to fracturing shale rock with a water and chemical cocktail paired with the ability to drill in any direction. Despite homeowner complaints, however, research on how such hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is impacting local water wells has not kept pace. Now a new study that sampled water from 60 such wells has found evidence for natural gas–contamination in those within a kilometer of a new natural gas well.

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Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas Pollutes Water Wells

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