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Updated: 2022-12-13 16:36:01

‘Gasland’ driller will pay millions for new water system in Dimock

The no-contest plea to multiple criminal charges marks the first time Cabot Oil and Gas has taken responsibility for destroying drinking water supplies.Ā 

By Susan Phillips

Plea hearing scheduled in ‘Gasland’ drilling pollution case in Dimock

Dimock drew national notoriety after people were filmed lighting their tap water on fire in the Emmy Award-winning 2010 documentary.

By The Associated Press

Updated: 2022-11-22 19:00:00

Dimock residents, prosecutors and a utility met to discuss contaminated drinking water

Residents of a rural community whose drinking water has been contaminated for 14 years have met with high-level officials in the Pennsylvania attorney generalā€™s office.

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press

Planned treatment plant called a new threat to Dimockā€™s water

A state court on Tuesday denied an application to temporarily block a permit for construction of a wastewater plant in the town of Dimock,

By Jon Hurdle

Dimock residents worry about planned fracking waste well

Plans for the deep injection well are in the early stages, but residents weary of water contamination are on edge.

By Susan Phillips


Pa. attorney general charges Cabot Oil and Gas with environmental crimes

More than a decade after DEP found Cabot caused methane migration in Dimock, the Houston-based company faces criminal charges.

By Susan Phillips

Gas driller Cabot wants Dimock man thrown in jail for contempt

The company says Ray Kemble hasn’t shown up for depositions. Kemble said he couldn’t make the appointments because of his poor health.

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press


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