Shallow natural gas — or methane — has historically been, and continues to be, present underground across Pennsylvania. This methane, in many cases, has migrated for generations naturally into private water wells. In fact, a recent analysis by researchers at the Pennsylvania State University Extension determines that upwards of 25 percent of Pennsylvania’s water wells contain naturally-occurring levels of methane.
Watch this video to learn more about shallow methane and the safeguards taken by the natural gas industry to protect groundwater and private water wells.
