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Moratorium Push Fails in Washington County | Parkersburg News
Washington County commissioners narrowly rejected a proposed moratorium on Class II injection wells, sparking heated debate over safety and political motives. While Commissioner Greg Nohe pushed for a pause citing environmental risks and past state failures, Commissioner Eddie Place, after consulting state officials, argued the wells currently pose no threat to drinking water and called for more data. Public opinion split—some demanded studies on wastewater migration, while others questioned the move’s political underpinnings. Though the moratorium failed, the board plans deeper discussions…
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