Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale

This reading talks all about the Marcellus Shale. To everyday people the Marcellus Shale may not be a big deal, but to gas companies, scientists and many others, this area seems to be a gold mine of natural gas. To get to all this gas scientists must fracture the rock using water which is called a "hydrofrac". But then to receive the gas they must also remove the water which would then be contaminated and dirty. Citizens worry about where the dirty water would be disposed of worried for their health and the health of their land. Many states are cautious about releasing permits to drill due to the safety and concern of the environment and its people.

While many people continue to want to drill many people think its safer not to. This is an ongoing battle between the two groups.