STOP THE EPA FROM CAVING INTO OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

Is the EPA Covering Up for the Oil and Gas Industry? Tell the EPA to Re-Open investigations into Water Contamination from Fracking Don't Let the Oil and Gas Industry Get Away with Fracking Contamination Tell the EPA to Re-Open Investigations into Water Contamination from Fracking Dear Supporter, If you're concerned about the safety of our water and the environment, I know you'll want to hear about this: Whistle-blowers from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently revealed that, in 2012, the EPA abandoned an investigation of fracking-related water contamination in Dimock, Pennsylvania after an EPA staff member raised the flag that it was likely caused by fracking. There's an unfortunate trend here, because they've also abandoned their fracking-related water contamination investigations in Pavillion, Wyoming; and Weatherford, Texas. This is unbelievable, and totally unacceptable. Will you join me today in calling on President Obama and EPA administrator Gina McCarthy to immediately re-open these investigations into fracking contamination? Fracking is the process of injecting a mixture of toxic chemicals, sand and millions of gallons of water deep below ground to break up, or fracture, shale rock formations to extract oil and gas. Since many fracking wells are drilled directly through or near our water resources, there is a great possibility of contamination of drinking water from fracking. Tell the EPA to re-open the investigations into water contamination from fracking! Food & Water Watch is working closely with our allies across the country to ban fracking before it starts, but in the places where it's already happening, it's critical that the EPA investigate and hold oil and gas companies accountable for the contamination they cause. The people that live in fracked areas can't live without safe drinking water. Take action today to make sure any water contamination from fracking is investigated.