Fracking Fluid Spilled Near Towanda
UPDATE: DEP spokeswoman Katy Gresh tells RadioPA that the fracking fluid has stopped flowing into the unnamed tributary of Towanda creek and that, so far, there's no evidence of impact to aquatic life. She says DEP will continue to take samples and monitor the situation.
Seven families in Bradford County have been evacuated after a Marcellus Shale well blowout that spilled thousands of gallons of fracking fluid.
In a news release, Chesapeake Energy says that at 11:45 last night an equipment failure caused the spill just west of Towanda.
The company says an undetermined amount of the fracking fluid has flowed into the Towanda Creek, which feeds the Susquehanna River.
DEP has not commented yet.
Seven families in Bradford County have been evacuated after a Marcellus Shale well blowout that spilled thousands of gallons of fracking fluid.
In a news release, Chesapeake Energy says that at 11:45 last night an equipment failure caused the spill just west of Towanda.
The company says an undetermined amount of the fracking fluid has flowed into the Towanda Creek, which feeds the Susquehanna River.
DEP has not commented yet.
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