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FracktrackerBy Bill Lyons A major hazardous byproduct of oil and gas operations, called “brine,” poses a pressing problem because of its long-term radioactivity and the extreme volumes produced each year. Billions of gallons of this waste have been injected into Class II injection wells throughout Ohio and millions of gallons have been spread on Ohio…

Buckeye Environmental NetworkBy Becca PollardMay 20, 2025 Residents of Warren Township and Marietta were joined yesterday by State Rep Tristan Rader to discuss concerns about injection wells and to visit two conventional gas and oil wells impacted by brine wastewater migration from injection wells in the area. Residents and members of the local water authority…

Parkersburg News and Sentinelby Gwen SourMay 20, 2025 MARIETTA, OH — Local residents, oil and gas well owners and township trustees gathered Monday at the Warren Community Water and Sewer Association office for a discussion with a state representative from northern Ohio about community concerns regarding brine injection wells, carbon capture legislation and threats those…