Fracking in Bradford County
Bradford County sits in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale formation and has one of the highest concentrations of hydraulic fracturing wells in the Commonwealth. Thousands of unconventional gas wells have been drilled across the county over the past two decades, bringing economic activity but also documented concerns about groundwater quality.
PFAS and fracking fluids
Emerging research and federal filings have identified that PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—have been used in fracking fluid formulations as surfactants to reduce friction and improve flow. When drilling fluids, produced water, or flowback are stored in impoundments, transported, or improperly disposed of, PFAS compounds can migrate into soil and groundwater. Bradford County residents who rely on private wells for drinking water may be at elevated risk if their aquifer was affected by nearby fracking operations.
Private well water in Bradford
Private wells are common in rural Bradford County and are not subject to the same federal testing requirements as public water systems. If your well water has changed in taste, odor, or clarity—or if you have received any testing results showing elevated contaminants after fracking activity began near your property—you may have a PFAS exposure pathway worth reviewing.
Who may qualify in Bradford County
- Landowners with private wells located within one mile of active or former Marcellus Shale drilling sites.
- Residents whose well water tested positive for any industrial chemicals, PFAS, or unexplained foaming after nearby fracking operations.
- Families who experienced a documented change in water quality (taste, smell, color, or foaming) following the commencement of drilling, fracking, or wastewater disposal.
- Individuals diagnosed with kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis, or other PFAS-linked conditions after years of drinking well water in Bradford County.
- Workers involved in trucking, disposal, or site preparation for Bradford County gas wells with direct chemical exposure.
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