Homes Near Gas Wells in Texas Face Worsening Water Issues
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Homes in a Texas community face worsening water contamination caused by nearby gas production, according to a study released today.
The findings from an analysis by independent academics counter statements by driller Range Resources Corp. and state regulators, who have said their evidence shows gas drilling wasn’t responsible for the presence of explosive methane in the homeowners’ water wells. Separate testing that found evidence of contamination from drilling at seven areas in Pennsylvania also was included in the study.