Fracking

            Fracking is a method used by multiple construction organizations to extract gas that’s located deep within the Earth’s surface. With this method of collecting natural gas many believe that this action has caused an issue with contamination of water. In the article “EPA: Natural Gas Fracking Linked to Water Contamination”, by Abraham Lustgarten and Nicholas Kusnetz the discussion of the regulating fracking, specifically in the Wyoming, is the topic of concern. To fully discover the likelihood of water contamination resulting from gas drilling the Environmental Protection Agency has provided aid in examining the probability of fracking infecting water resources by running tests and studies on water supplies.

            Over the period of debate there have been findings that support both sides of the arguments. Sources have been brought forth that testify that fracking is a beneficial and safe process. Due to the ability by fracking to create great levels of pressure it is believed that this event actually prevents contaminating gases from entering water sources and pushes them to greater depths below the Earth surface. Even though many have argument for fracking, past investigation of the Pavillion area has countered, revealing that gas drilling caused a color change and the presence of methane in water. This epidemic caused evacuation by many of their houses because the risk of explosion, lack of healthy drinking and bathing water.

            The decision on whether gas drilling is harmful or helpful is a very serious situation. The final answer has the ability of affecting the health of the population and water resources across the nation. There have many investigations and stimulation to test the possibility of fracking effecting water and each resulted in findings of gas being presented in water supplies. Cleanup program have been initiated to cleanse discovered pollution of water, but the conclusion on whether to continue to allow gas drilling is still in process.