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Updated: January 20, 2021

Marcellus Shale Development and Drinking Water (FS-949)

Water is a valuable resource. Many homeowners are concerned about natural gas development associated with the Marcellus Shale formation and their private water supply. This informational sheet is designed to provide citizens with private water supplies an understanding of potential water quality impacts, pertinent water testing parameters, general water quantity and quality monitoring procedures, and laboratory resources related to natural gas development.
Updated: January 7, 2021

Clean, Abundant Groundwater: Good for People, Agriculture, & the Environment

Groundwater is the largest supply of freshwater on earth, and the biggest source of drinking water for the U.S. Protecting groundwater is both an important public health and environmental issue and concern. By understanding how we impact this resource and following simple practices, we all can be better stewards of our groundwater.