Groups Oppose Pittsburgh-Area Fracking Waste Injection Well
The groups are concerned about drinking water contamination and earthquakes. Regulators say it's safe.
Water
Unused Gas Well Spews What’s Suspected to Be Frack Waste, Killing Fish
The leak, which is now contained, killed fish in a small stream in Noble County, Ohio. The well hasn't produced natural gas in years.
In Centre County, Solar Energy Has an Unlikely Booster: The Wastewater Authority
The wastewater authority wants to put solar panels on homes in a pilot project to generate renewable energy and offset water pollution.
Report Faults DEP for Failure to Protect Streams from Mining in Western Pa.
The report says DEP is allowing dozens of miles of streambeds to be damaged from longwall mining in southwestern Pa.
State Gives $34 Million for Water Cleanup
The Growing Greener program funded 149 projects across Pennsylvania for improvements like reducing farm runoff and restoring watersheds.
Groups Look to Protect Pennsylvania’s Lake Erie Watershed with Common Goals
Lake Erie supports fishing, boating, swimming and even a craft beer industry, but there are threats to the watershed. A new plan outlines solutions.
Central Pa. Counties Get $6M to Help Reduce Pollution to the Chesapeake Bay
The counties are responsible for some of the highest levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment running into the Chesapeake Bay.
EPA Reaches Settlement With Koppers Over W.Va. And Pa. Facilities
The Pittsburgh-based company failed to prepare for the possibility of millions of gallons of oil flowing into the Mon and Ohio rivers.
PWSA Charged With Illegally Discharging Sludge Into Allegheny River
The federal charges are for making false statements at PWSA's drinking water plant, in violation of the Clean Water Act.
Bill in State House Would Loosen Pollution Reporting Requirements
The bill would only require spills be reported if they violate water quality standards or are reportable under federal rules. Currently, a spill of any size must be reported.
