Martha Pskowski, Author at Eos

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Scientists Map Where Orphan Wells Pose Threats to Aquifers

by Martha Pskowski 16 May 202516 May 2025

A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey finds that groundwater in Appalachia, the Gulf Coast, and California is susceptible to contamination from orphaned oil and gas wells.

Martha Pskowski

Scientists Map Where Orphan Wells Pose Threats to Aquifers

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