More AR Fracking Results - a Duke Study

[Half Ton]

I have a few Pal's that work in the industry, and this is another study that backs up what they tell me- Fracking is not a certain polluter of ground water and can be carried out without groundwater contamination.

http://www.mitchellwilliamslaw.com/arka ... ater-study" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[JB2012]

Very interesting. Contamination has occurred in other places, and might yet occur in our area, is what the synopsis states.

I suppose it's just my conservative nature that makes me say, "why risk it?"

I used to live down hill, by a good distance, from a turkey farm in Goshen. My well water tasted similar to what the farm smelled like.

[Half Ton]

Great point's, Jim!

Why risk it? Global warming demands more clean fuel. Many argue that natural gas is not as much of a carbon footprint as coal. But, it's more of a carbon foot print than wind or solar. Wind and solar aren't as consistent, and fuel storage is an issue. We're boaters, so maybe dams are okay if you like dam release, but many say no more dams.

You tell me - It's a tough one.

As to goshen - I'm not sure of the exact geology, but karst is likely. However, the depth of your well is a major factor, and I am not certain that there is not some shale which can also influence ground water. Again, it depends on depth.

I know you've been in the area for a few decades, but have you been out there in that well before the turkey house came about? Shoot, some well water just smells ant tastes like mildewed socks to me anyway.

Then, we get to risk. Many times the science is behind the technology, and no matter what land use or resource extraction that is taking place, the facts and circumstances greatly affect the outcome.

Clear as mud?