Latest / Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Injection Wells Shut Down in Washington County | Parkersburg News
Four injection wells in Washington County, Ohio, have halted operations after years of community outcry and pressure from local officials, following state concerns they were interfering with nearby wells. Owners of Redbird, American Growers, and Nichols wells paused pumping on July 1st and 2nd, though confusion briefly arose over one well’s status — state officials confirmed the shutdown. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is now collaborating with well owners and bringing in an outside firm to assess private water wells in the area. While past brine leaks showed no direct impact on…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.