Ohio
Study tries to untangle shale gas and coal impacts on Ohio groundwater
The Yale University project could help residents know where to point a finger when well water becomes contaminated.
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The Yale University project could help residents know where to point a finger when well water becomes contaminated.
An analysis of state contracts to plug orphaned wells reveals that cleanup costs might creep into the billions of dollars.
Researchers say coal beds, not fracking, are most likely to blame for methane found in water wells in an Ohio county — but that doesn’t mean fracked wells won’t cause contamination in the future.