Pennsylvania Town's Water Contaminated by Fracking Operations, Residents Continue Fight for Clean Water
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Summary
Residents of New Freeport, Pennsylvania have been fighting for clean water for three years after their well water became contaminated with discoloration and odors. The contamination is linked to fracking operations in the area, with testing revealing elevated levels of contaminants including chloride, sulfate, and strontium. A Duquesne University professor and the Center for Coalfield Justice are assisting the community, while residents face ongoing health concerns and the financial burden of obtaining clean water.
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They told him about New Freeport, a small town in Pennsylvania's Greene County that had experienced what appeared to be water contamination from nearby fracking operations.
Testing revealed elevated levels of chloride, sulfate, and strontium in the water—contaminants associated with fracking.
The residents, who rely on well water, have been forced to buy bottled water or install expensive filtration systems.
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