U.S. finds water polluted near gas-drilling sites

Publication Type:

Web Article

Authors:

Hurdle,Jon

Source:

Reuters (2009)

URL:

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE57Q4BD20090827

Keywords:

press

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Editing by Daniel Trotta and Mohammad Zargham.

"U.S. government scientists have for the first time found chemical contaminants in drinking water wells near natural gas drilling operations, fueling concern that a gas-extraction technique is endangering the health of people who live close to drilling rigs."