Did fracking contaminate your Pennsylvania well water with PFAS?

Fracking, PFAS & contaminated well water

Can fracking cause PFAS contamination in private well water?

Research and industry disclosures have documented that PFAS compounds, including fluorosurfactants, have been used in hydraulic fracturing fluids. When these fluids are injected, stored in open pits, or transported, there is a risk that PFAS can migrate into groundwater—especially in areas with private wells that draw from shallow aquifers.

Which Pennsylvania counties have the most fracking-related PFAS concerns?

Bradford, Susquehanna, Washington, Greene, and Lycoming counties have extensive Marcellus Shale drilling and high rates of private well dependence. The combination of dense fracking activity and unregulated well water creates an elevated risk profile for PFAS exposure.

What are the symptoms of PFAS exposure from contaminated well water?

PFAS exposure is typically not acutely symptomatic. The concern is long-term bioaccumulation. Peer-reviewed studies have linked prolonged PFAS exposure to kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and elevated cholesterol.

What should I do if my well water was contaminated after fracking began nearby?

Document water-quality changes with photographs, preserve any test results or DEP correspondence, arrange PFAS-specific testing through a certified laboratory, and request a free case review. If you have a qualifying medical diagnosis, you may be eligible for compensation.

Is there a lawsuit for Pennsylvania residents with fracking-related PFAS exposure?

PFAS litigation is active nationwide. If you or a loved one drank contaminated well water near fracking operations and were later diagnosed with a qualifying condition, you may be eligible for compensation. Our intake team reviews cases confidentially.