Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2015. Statement of Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food & Water Watch:
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their study on hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, and its potential impact on drinking water supplies. The study was conducted at the request of Congress. In response, Wenonah Hauter, executive director of national advocacy organization, Food & Water Watch, issued the following statement:
“Sadly, the EPA study released today falls far short of the level of scrutiny and government oversight needed to protect the health and safety of the millions of American people affected by drilling and fracking for oil and gas. The fate of our precious water resources should not be decided by an industry-driven study that will be used to justify the industry’s desire to drill and frack many thousands of new wells across the country each year. It is outrageous that the oil and gas industry refused to cooperate with the EPA on a single ‘prospective case study.’ This reveals the undue influence the industry has over the government and shows that the industry is afraid to allow careful monitoring of their operations.”
Source: www.foodandwaterwatch.org
