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* Near Springville, PA Teel 7 well in Susquehanna County

Beta radiation is a type of energy released when Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials ("NORMs") decay or break down.  Gross Beta measures this radiation regardless of the source, such as Radium, Radon, Thorium, among others


Health Effects?

  • Increased risk of cancer


How Did It Get There?

  • Naturally occurring


What's From Gas Drilling?

  • Drill cuttings and wastewater from gas well drilling often include Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORMs)
  • EPA has recorded radioactivity at 1,000x above drinking water standards
  • Links to numerous articles on radioactivity and Marcellus Shale
 

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Contact Information

Phone: 888-MY H20 TEST
Phone: 888-694-2683

Email: Contact Us

Insurance Policy at Risk?

Some carriers have started cancelling policies because of increasing hazard.

Insurance & Financial Advisor, August 2011

Service Areas

We are based in Clarks Summit and currently provide service to the following counties in Pennsylvania:

  • Bradford
  • Columbia
  • Lackawanna
  • Luzerne
  • Sullivan
  • Susquehanna
  • Wayne
  • Wyoming

We are always expanding so please contact us and let us know where you are.

EPA Drinking Water Standards

Here are the EPA standards for the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water

Interpreting Test Results

We look forward to helping you understand the results from your water test.  For additional information see What Do the Numbers Mean?

YOUR Air, Soil and Quantity of Water

If you are concerned about other impacts from gas drilling, additional baseline testing options are available.  We can help.  Please contact us.

Re-Test 2-3 Months After Drilling Stops

A gas driller's liability is not open-ended. They have the burden of proof for only up to six months after the end of drilling. 

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