water contamination

Fracking in PA

Fracking often gets blamed for water problems, but it’s not a clear cut case

Environment

In Pennsylvania, residents are struggling with lack of drinkable well water. People often point to the controversial practice of “fracking” as the culprit, but scientists haven’t found much evidence that gas drilling is to blame — at least not yet.In Pennsylvania, residents are struggling with lack of drinkable well water. People often point to the controversial practice of “fracking” as the culprit, but scientists haven’t found much evidence that gas drilling is to blame — at least not yet.