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* Near Springville, PA Teel 7 well in Susquehanna County

Because of Presumed Responsibility, the gas company is responsible for any water contamination that occurs within 2,500 feet of their gas well.  They are "guilty until proven innocent" unless they can prove:

  • The pollution was already there (so they test to be sure)
  • You turned them away when they came to test (please let them in)
  • Your well is outside 2,500 feet (only within that small radius)
  • The pollution occurred more than 12 months after drilling stopped (don't wait too long to make a claim)
  • Something else caused the pollution (It wasn't us...)

See it in the actual law: Oil & Gas Act

Keep in mind that the law does not prevent a landowner who claims pollution or reduction in water supply from seeking any other legal remedy.

 

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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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