Marietta City Council scheduled a public meeting to discuss injection wells.

July 19, 2025

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Marietta City Council scheduled a public meeting at
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, in the Armory to discuss injection wells.

“It was good to see members of the community present at Warren High School for the discussion on injection wells” on Tuesday, Councilman Bill Gossett said. “For me, this is of great importance and it’s not a matter of if it’s going to reach our water; it’s a matter of time.”

Injection wells store brine water used in oil and gas drilling operations underground. Concerns have been raised that the water has impacted traditional oil and gas wells and could affect drinking water sources. DeepRock Disposal Solutions has five such wells in Washington County and is planning a sixth.

Councilwoman Erin O’Neill also attended the meeting at Warren.

“It was very alarming what we learned, and I’m glad that we’re planning on meeting to discuss this… we can’t stay silent on this matter,” she said.

Councilman Harley Noland also attended Tuesday’s meeting and agreed that the matter is urgent.

“I was impressed by the number of Marietta citizens who have come to me and said ‘you have got to do something fast,’” he said.