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Pennsylvania DEP to Allow Brine from New Wells on Roads
Original: DEP To Allow The Use Of Contaminated Water From New 'Mineral Brine' Conventional Wells On Roads, While Prohibiting Contaminated Water With The Same Harmful Pollutants On Roads From Other Conventional Oil & Gas Wells
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is set to permit spreading wastewater from newly designated 'mineral brine' conventional wells on roads, while prohibiting the use of contaminated water carrying the same harmful pollutants from other conventional oil and gas wells. Critics view the distinction as arbitrary, raising concerns about road salt alternatives introducing pollutants to waterways.
Why now: The apparent inconsistency in the DEP's rules for similarly contaminated wastewater is drawing scrutiny from environmental observers.
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- DEP To Allow The Use Of Contaminated Water From New 'Mineral Brine' Conventional Wells On Roads, While Prohibiting Contaminated Water With The Same Harmful Pollutants On Roads From Other Conventional Oil & Gas Wells · PA Environment Digest Blog
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