Fracking

Drinking Water Well Sampling Before Oil and Gas Drilling

Private and/or public drinking water well owners should consider collecting samples prior to oil and gas drilling (including in the Marcellus and Utica shale deposits) near their properties. If you are collecting drinking water data to document water quality, you should follow a few important steps as outlined in this fact sheet. These include obtaining information on your well, such as when and how it was constructed; conducting research on sampling costs and certified laboratories in your area; and ensuring labs follow proper procedures and sample collection methods.

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