Hydraulic Fracturing Video
Hydraulic Fracturing - Gas Drilling and Water Contamination
Attorney Daniel Burke of Parker Waichman LLP provides some insight into Hydraulic Fracturing gas drilling Mr. Burke offers an overview of how Fracking can contaminate the underground drinking water supply by using water, sand and a chemical mix to break the Marcellus shale and release the gas.
Many Hydraulic Fracturing fluids contain chemicals that may be toxic to humans and wildlife that are known to cause cancer and are capable of contaminating millions of gallons of water.
For more information about hydraulic fracturing, visit: www.water-contamination-from-shale.com. If you or someone you know has been harmed by fracking please call Parker Waichman LLP at 1-800-LAW-INFO(1-800-529-4636) or visit our website at www.yourlawyer.com.
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