Category Archives: Fracking

EPA to Investigate How Fracking Impacts Drinking Water

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Hilary

It’s about time the EPA looks into how natural gas fracking is affecting the drinking water of people living near the over 10,000 natural gas drilling sites in the U.S. The EPA announced last week that they will study the … Continue reading →

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Is Your Well Water Making You Sick? New USGS Study is Alarming.

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Hilary

A recent study released by the USGS shows 13% of private wells in the U.S.  are contaminated with levels of metals and other elements above the set safety standards for health. Contaminants of particular concern include arsenic, uranium, manganese, radon, … Continue reading →

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Fracking’s Clear Winners: CEO’s and Lawyers

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Hilary

While New York State is poised to give the go ahead to new hydraulic fracking operations, lawyers are lining up to defend property owners who are reconsidering their leases, and for municipalities who want to keep fracking out of town … Continue reading →

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Susquehanna River named “Most Endangered.”

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Hilary

Wow, I must have been too busy last week to notice the email I received from American Rivers that announced the “Most Endangered Rivers of 2011.” I received another email today urging me to take action to help protect our … Continue reading →

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What Type of Water Filter Do I Need?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Hilary

I often visit forums and blogs where questions are posed regarding the type of water filter a consumer should buy. The number of different answers almost surpasses the number of choices a person has for water treatment. It can be … Continue reading →

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