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Fracking-related well leak in Canton, PA

10:10 Apr 22 2011 Canton, PA

Description
"Thousands of gallons of brine water used in the hydraulic fracturing drilling operation leaked from the out-of-control well following the equipment failure Tuesday night. Some of the drilling fluid crossed farm fields and entered a stream."
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Drill operator or company (if known or applicable to report): Chesapeake Energy Corp
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