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Dr. Acton Pushes Pause on Wastewater Wells | Parkersburg News
Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton is demanding a three-year pause on new wastewater injection wells in Washington County, citing urgent risks to drinking water and natural gas heating systems—threats that could force families into costly alternatives like propane. Backed by local officials who’ve already passed resolutions calling for the halt, Acton’s push highlights a growing tension between environmental safety and regional economic needs. With state regulators still in talks and no official response from the governor, the debate centers on whether clean water and energy production can…
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