Fracking

In this article, the main concern is fracking. One of the biggest problems is the safety of our drinking water due to fracking. Fracking helps us, but the way that it is being used right now isn't safe for us in the long run. There has been complaints of foul water in places such as Pavillion. In 2008 there were traces of hydrocarbons and traces of contaminents in there that seem like it could be related to fracking. It was confirmed later that there was over 1,000 traces of carcinogenic chemicals in the water and a chemical compound that has been known to be used during fracking. The EPA at first refused to believe it had been caused by fracking. Today, after other tests have been made it has been confirmed that these problems in the water were caused by fracking. It is scary to think about this becuase it makes you wonder about the water you drink so carelessly. When in reactuality that water probably has dangerous compounds in it just like this water from Wyoming did. Fracking always will present a risk to water resources but it seems like that it is risk that the EPA is willing to risk. Now it is becoming a risk and a debate between the agency. This is likely to shape how the country relates natural resources. There needs to be much stronger rules put in place about fracking so it is used carefully and reduces threats to drinking water.