The Environmental Protection Agency’s study of groundwater contamination and links to hydraulic fracturing in Pavillion is the topic of a U-S House subcommittee hearing today (Wednesday). No one locally affected was invited to the hearing, which is expected to include criticism of the E-P-A’s scientific approach. Pavillion rancher John Fenton says ever since the report tentatively linked fracking to pollution, the science has been attacked.
Fenton says he and other area residents reached out to the E-P-A for the research after dealing with water contamination for ten years and not getting a satisfactory response, either from the state or the industry.
Pavillion resident Louis Meeks says he and others are thankful the E-P-A tested water supplies, and he wants the agency to be allowed to continue its research and reporting. He describes the effects contaminated water has had on his family.
Jeff Locker also lives in Pavillion, and wants a chance to tell his story to Congress….
Public comments on the E-P-A's report are being accepted through March 12th.
Fenton says he and other area residents reached out to the E-P-A for the research after dealing with water contamination for ten years and not getting a satisfactory response, either from the state or the industry.
Pavillion resident Louis Meeks says he and others are thankful the E-P-A tested water supplies, and he wants the agency to be allowed to continue its research and reporting. He describes the effects contaminated water has had on his family.
Jeff Locker also lives in Pavillion, and wants a chance to tell his story to Congress….
Public comments on the E-P-A's report are being accepted through March 12th.
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