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USGS Maps Naturally Occurring Methane in New York Water Wells


Measurements in recent years of naturally occurring methane in New York State wells could serve as a base line for assuring the quality of water supplies if and when fracking for natural gas gets under way in the state, the United States Geological Survey reported this week.

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