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Franklin Forks, PA ~ Two Susquehanna County families fear they will face

the holiday season without water after learning that a federal court judge
has given a gas drilling comany ermission to come onto their roerty and
remove the !water "uffalos# and other equiment that have sulied their
homes with water for the ast twenty months$
This is the just latest twist in a rotracted disute "etween families
living in the small rural community of Franklin Forks, PA, and %P& 'nergy,
an (klahoma)"ased gas drilling comany$ *n late +,--, several area
residents comlained that their water suddenly turned gray or "lack after
%P& drilled near"y shale gas wells$ The Pennsylvania .eartment of
'nvironmental Protection investigated and fined %P& for defective cement
casings on the two gas wells nearest the imacted homes, "ut it did not
link the defective well casings to the contaminated water wells$
Follow u tests of the home water wells found elevated levels of chlorides,
iron, aluminum and Total .issolved Solids$ /arium, a su"stance known to
cause cardiac arrhythmia, resiratory failure and gastrointestinal
dysfunction was resent in levels more than dou"le the rimary ma0imum
contaminant level set "y the 'nvironmental Protection Agency$ The .'P also
found high levels of methane and warned homeowners that there was a risk of
fire or e0losion$ *n resonse to an aeal from the .'P, %P& agreed to
vent the water wells of three homes to release the "uildu of methane,
install water "uffalos, and suly the families with water$
Then, more than a year later, in Aril +,-1, the PA .'P aeared to
e0onerate %P& when it released a statement saying that the contamination of
the water wells !cannot "e attri"uted to natural gas drilling activity$#
The .'P "ased its conclusion on an isotoic analysis of the methane in the
water, which showed that it was !naturally occurring# and !not of the same
origin as the natural gas in the near"y gas wells$# Critics have "lasted
the .'P reort, and oint to the fact that eer)reviewed scientific studies
have shown that faulty cement casings can cause methane from shallow
formations to contaminate water wells-$ Tammy 2anning, who lives in one of
the homes with contaminated water says the .'P reort fails to e0lain why
her water !changed all at once$#
%P& 'nergy is "eing sued "y the 3adlicks and the 2annings, the two families
that still rely on water "uffalos installed "y the comany$ A sokeserson
for %P& acknowledged that "y removing the equiment from their homes the
comany won4t "e recovering material assets that have significant monetary
value5 rather the action seems to "e motivated "y its irritation with the
lawsuit and "y the fact that activists and cele"rities have made Franklin
Forks a focal oint of the national anti)fracking movement$ Still it6s
dou"tful that %P& will "e a"le to remove the water sulies without
attracting even more unwanted attention )) the court order secifies that
the materials must "e removed on 2onday, .ecem"er -7, and reorters and
suorters of the imacted families are "ound to "e on hand to record the
event$
8ast minute negotiations have failed to resolve the situation$ (n Tuesday
the drilling comany offered to sell the two water suly systems for a
total of 91,7,,, "ut the families say they cannot afford to "uy them$
Suorters are attemting to raise money to furnish the families with new
equiment so they will not remain without water over the holidays$
.onations can made at Tiny:;8$com<%ater;eliefFor='PA$
%P& has said workers will remove the equiment "etween > A2 and + P2$
Suorters intend to gather in Franklin Forks at > A2 on 2onday$
-$?$$$faulty cement can allow methane and other gases from intermediate
layers to flow into, u, and out of the annulus into shallow drinking water
layers$ *n such a scenario, the geochemical and isotoic comositions of
stray gas contamination would not necessarily match the target shale gas,
and no fracturing chemicals or dee formation waters would "e e0ected,
"ecause a direct connection to the deeest layers does not e0ist5? Page @
*ncreased stray gas a"undance in a su"set of drinking water wells near
2arcellus shale gas e0traction /y ;o"ert /$ Aackson, et al$, Aune, +,-1

For further informationB infoCcatskillcitiDens$org, EFG@H G7F I,71$
AttachmentsB
PA .'P letter to 2att and Tammy 2anning descri"ing the results of the well
water tests conducted in .ecem"er +,-- and 2arch +,-+$ .ated Aril +G, +,-1
PA .'P letter toTammy 3adlick descri"ing the results of the well water
tests conducted in .ecem"er +,-- and 2arch +,-+$ .ated Aril +G, +,-1
?.'P Statement on Franklin Forks 2ethane 2igration .etermination?$
E:ndatedH Aril +,-1
Court order from Audge A$ ;ichard Cauto, :nited States .istrict Audge,
=ovem"er +I, +,-1
2a with JPS coordinates showing the locations of the 3adlick and 2anning
residences$
DEP Statement on Franklin Forks Methane Migration Determination

After a 16-month investigation, the Department of Environmental Protection has determined that
high levels of methane found in three private water wells in Franklin Township, Susquehanna
County, cannot be attributed to natural gas drilling activity in that geographical area. DEPs
extensive investigation started in December 2011and included evaluation of the nearest natural
gas wells, isotopic testing and analysis of historical water data to determine the origin of the
methane.

The testing included water samples taken from three private water wells to compare with
samples taken from natural gas wells located nearby and with water samples taken from the
spring and private water well at Salt Springs State Park, which historically contains naturally
occurring methane. The spring is approximately one mile from the affected homes. The testing
determined that the water samples taken from the private water wells contained gas of similar
isotopic makeup to the gas in the water samples taken from Salt Springs State Park. Additionally,
the water wells and spring exhibited similar water chemistry, including the constituents barium,
iron, total dissolved solids (TDS), chlorides, manganese and aluminum. DEPs testing also
determined that the gas in the water samples taken from the private water wells was not of the
same origin as the natural gas in the nearby gas wells.

Additionally, agency staff evaluated information from a nearby mobile home park public water
supply file relating to the its abandonment of a water source in 1998 due to elevated levels of
methane, chlorides and TDS. The mobile home park is located approximately 2.3 miles from
Franklin Forks, and this water well exhibited similar water chemistry to that of the three
residential water supplies being investigated.

The owners of the private water wells affected by this investigation have been notified of DEPs
determination.

Media contact: Colleen Connolly, 570-826-2035
Case 3:12-cv-00646-ARC Document 44-2 Filed 11/4/13 Page 3 of 6
Apri124, 2013
CERTIFIED MAlL# 7012 3050 00014216 0341
Ms. Tammy Hadlick
20930 SR29
Montrose, PA 18801
Re: 58 Pa. C.S. 3218 Determination
Complaint No. 285757
Franklin Twp., Susquehanna County
Dear Ms. Hadlick:
The Department has investigated the possible qegradation of your
20930 SR29, Franklin Twp., Susquehanna County, inresponseto a 12ZJi20/1.011hcomphiirt.ttlhat
recent gas well drilling activities may have affected your water supply,well. I l?he lJepartm:ent has
since been conducting an investigation which included evaluating the
wells and the collection of samples from your home water supply on f3/6/2_ill.2.
The samples were submitted to the Department's laboratory inHarrisb:tmgfol'ffill<iLysis, anatfhe
analytical reports for the samples were previously submitted to you.
As previously shared with you, the sample results showed severnl CODif.Poundsrelevatehbo:v.e
Department standards. Bariwn. was present at and 4.337 mg/L wrn.ieh:exceeds the primary
maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 2 mg/L, and Aluminum"' Jror, Nvfan__gan-ese, il'otal
Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Chloride exceeded secondary MCLs. "Pr.inn8fYNMGLs.atednterrtled
to reflect potential dangers to hlllnan health, while secondary MCLs rcllfl..eantb:e;;aestheticsmfthe
water (i.e. taste, smell, etc.). Additionally, the sample results showed nnetlmnds presentat'38.3
and 70.6 mg/L in your water supply. The presence of dissolvedmethame :i:n)Jour wa.tersqnply,
the turbidity or cloudiness, the .'lulfur and all other compo1l.llds N1GLs .
and/or secondary MCLs, appear to be related to background conditionllS. fAttlliisrtime,,tthe
Department's inv-estigation does not indicate that gas well drilling has
supply.
Methane is the predominant component of natural gas. Federal water $tandardHimitations1have
not been established for methane gas. The level of concern begins methane,
which is referred to as the saturation level. At this level, under _pressure, the
water cannot hold additional methane in solution. This may allow ga:sctomome oulrof1he
water and concentrate in the air space of your home or building. Therreis,a,q)l}ysic81 darr.ger\of
fire or explosion due to the migration of natural gas into water wells
dwellings where it could be ignited by sources that are present.inmostfrllom:eslbriiliiiQ.gs. !Natural
gas can also cause a threat of asphyxiation. although this is extremely: rare.
208 West Third Street I Sulte 101 I PcA
570.327.3636 1 Fax 570.327.3565 Printed on Recyded WfWW .l:lepweb.slii.te;pa. us
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Tammy Hadlick -2- 4/24/2013
\Vhen the Department is made aware of methane levels greater than 7 IDfg/1, we water .
supply owner of the hazards associated with methane in their water supJPLy. Please heawar:e
however, that the methane levels can fluctuate. This means that even. wiitha relative!y low level
of methahe, you should be vigilant of changes in your water that could :iindicate an::inru:easc in
methane concentration. -
It is the Department's recommendation that all water wells should be with a workil)._g
vent. This will help alleviate the possibility of concentt.ating these gasesg in areas where ignition
would pose a threat to life or property. PleaSe note that it is not to completely .eliminat e
the hazards ofhaving natural gas in your w:ater supply by simplyvent:in{g ymn well.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free tro contact Eric Rooney,
P.G. at 570-346-5543.
Sincerely,

Environmental Program Manager
Oil and Gas Management
cc;
Marc B. Cooley
Eric Rooney, P.G.
Michael O'-Donnell ,_,,.,,_,
William Kosmer, P.G.
Sharon Steinbacher
Complaint File #285757

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROI: --c:i::
DISTRICT OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS
April 10, 2012
CERTIFIED MAIL NO. 7009 1680 0002 0993 4882
Matt and Tammy Manning
20784 SR29
Montrose, P A 18801
Re: Act 223, Section 208 Determination
Complaint No. 286492
Franklin Twp., Susquehanna County
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Manning:
The Department is investigating the possible degradation of your water supply in response to a
12/20/2011 complaint that recent gas well drilling activities may have affected your water well.
The Department collected samples from your home water supply on 3/6/2012. The samples were
submitted to the Department's laboratory in Harrisburg for analysis. The analytical reports for
the samples are included, as well as documents that will assist you with interpreting the sample
results.
The sample results showed several compounds elevated above Department standards. Barium(Ba) was
present at 5.228 mg!L which exceeds the primary maximum contaminant level (MCL) of2 mg/L, and
Chloride, Iron(Fe), Total Dissolved Solids(TDS) and Aluminum exceeded secondary MCLs. Primary
MCLs are intended to reflect potential dangers to human health, while secondary MCLs reflect
the aesthetics of the water (i.e. taste, smell, etc.). Additionally, the sample results showed
methane is present at58.4 mg/L in your water supply.
Even though it is our understanding that your private water well has been taken off-line, you
should still be aware of the following information. Methane is the predominant component of
natural gas. Federal water standard limitations have not been established for methane gas. The
level of concern begins above 28 mg/1 methane, which is referred to as the saturation level. At
this level, under normal atmospheric. pressure, the water cannot hold _additional methane in
solution. This may allow the gas to come out of the water and concentrate in the air space of
your home or building. There is a physical danger of fire or explosion due to the migration of
natural gas into water wells or through soils into dwellings where it could be ignited by sources
that are present in most homes/buildings. Natural gas can also cause a threat of asphyxiation,
although this is extremely rare.
When the Department is made aware of methane levels greater than 7 mg/1, we notify the water
supply owner ofthe hazards associated with methane in their water supply. Please be aware
101 Penn Avenue 1 Room 400 1 Scranton, PA 18503-2025
570.346.5530 1 Fax 570.963.3421
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Matt and Tammy Manning -2- AprillO, 2012
however, that the methane levels can fluctuate. Please note that it is not possible to completely
eliminate the hazards of having natural gas in your water supply by simply venting your well.
The Department is continuing to investigate. Should you have any questions concerning this
matter, please feel free to contact me at 570-346-5539.
+ 4?(}/lll
Ryan Klemish
Water Quality Specialist
Eastern Oil and Gas District
Enclosures: Laboratory Analytical Results
"How to Interpret A Water Analysis Report"
cc: Michael O'Donnell
William J. Kosmer
Complaint i l ~ #286492
Date of Issue: 03/14 /2012 12: 03 :30
PAGE 1 of 3
DEP Bureau Of Laboratories - Harrisburg
P.O. Box 1467
2575 Interstate Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17105-1467
Contact Phone Number: (717} 346-7200
Analytical Report FOR
Oil And Gas Mgrnt
sample ID: 3185 106
Name of Sample Collector: Ryan C K1emish
Date Sample was Collected: 03/06/2012 01 : 35 : 00 PM
County: NOT INDICATED
Municipality: NOT INDICATED
MATT AND TAMMY MANNING RESIDENCE
20784 SR 29
MONTROSE, PA. 18801
Sample Medium Ground Water
Sample Medium Type : Water
Location: NOT INDICATED
Reason: Routine Sampling
Laboratory Sample ID: 02012002003
Completed
Suite: METH
Legal Seal: I042083 Intact: YES
And Time
Status: Completed
State : PA
Date
Test Codes/CAS# - Description Reported Results
Analyzed Analyst Test Method
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74828 Methane 58400 UG/ L
03 /07/2012 02:00 AM DACLEMENS BOL BOL6019
74840 Ethane 436 UG/L (Q)
03/07/2012 02:00 AM DACLEMENS BOL BOL6019
74986 Propane 14.2 UG/L (U)
03/07/2012 02:00 AM DACLEMENS BOL BOL6019
PAGE 3 of 3
Analytical Report FOR
Oil And Gas Mgmt
Sample ID: 3185 106 Status: Completed
ORGANICS LABORATORY QUALIFIERS
U - Indicates analysis was performed for the compound but i t was not
detected.
The sample quantitation limit is reported.
J - Indicates an estimated value, below the quantification limit, but
above the method detection l i mit.
N - Indicates presumptive evidence of a compound.
s- This flag is used when the analyte is found in the associated blank
as well as in the sample.
E - This flag identifies compounds whos e concentrations exceed the
calibration range of the instrument for that specific analysis.
P - This flag is used with a t arget analyte when there is greater than a
25%
difference between t h e results obtained from the primary and
confirmation
columns for dual column analysis met hods (i.e. pesticides , triazines,
PCBs , etc) . The reported value is the average of the two results .
Q - This flag identifies the average of multiple results f rom
multiple analyses, or t he average of the averages of dual column
analysis methods.
- (Underline) - The compound is present at the amount reported . No
f lag.
X - Non-target analytes co- elute with compound. Identification unable
to be confirmed.
PAGE 2 of 3
Analytical Report FOR
Oil And Gas Mgmt
Sample ID: 3185 106 Stat us: Completed
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The results of the analyses provided in this laboratory report relate
only to the sample(s) identified
in the report. Unless otherwise noted, the results presented on this
laboratory report meet all the
requirements of The NELAC Institute (TNI). Sample was in a cceptable
condition when
received by the Laboratory. Any exceptions are noted in the report.
Tests noted with an "*" are not
included in our NJ NELAP Annual Certified Parameter List .
Taru Upadhyay, Te chnical Director, Bureau of Laboratories
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a ~ e of Issue: 04/07/2012 12:04 : 21
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DEP Bureau Of Laboratories - Harrisburg
P.O. Box 1467
2575 Interstate Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17105-1467
Contact Phone Number: (717 ) 346-7200
Analyt ical Report FOR
Oil And Gas Mgrnt
Sample ID: 3185 107
Name of Sample Collector: Ryan C Klemish
Date Sample was Collected: 03/06/ 2012 01:35:00 PM
County: NOT INDICATED
Municipality: NOT INDICATED
MATT AND TAMMY MANNING RESIDENCE
20784 SR 29
MONTROSE, PA. 18801
Sample Medium Ground Water
Sample Medium Type: Water
Location: NOT INDICATED
Reason: Routine Sampling
Laboratory Sample ID: I2012006694
Completed
Standard Analysis : 946
Legal Seal: I042084
Legal Seal: I042085
Legal Seal: I042086
And Time
Intact: YES
Intact: YES
Intact: YES
Status: Completed
State: PA
Date
Test Codes/CAS# - Description Reported Results
Analyzed Analyst Test Method
--------------- ---------- -----------
01055M Mn in MG/L 0.03 MG/L
03/08/2012 10:00 AM MOBERCASH EPA 200.7
01007M Ba in MG/L 5.228 MG/L
03/08/2012 10:00 AM MOBERCASH EPA 200.7
01045M Fe in MG/L 0 . 62 MG/L
03/08/2012 10 : 00 AM MOBERCASH EPA 200.7
01082M Sr in MG/L 3 . 38 MG/L
03/08/2012 10:00 AM MOBERCASH EPA 200.7
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70300 TDS @180 C
03/07/2012 12:00 AM
00940A CHLORIDE
03/09/2012 02:38 PM
00900 Hardness T
03/08/2012 10:00 AM
00403 pH
03/07/2012 01:44 PM
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1164 MG/L
LWILKINSONSM 2540 c
CRADEK
MOBERCASH
GDELONG
741.7 MG/L
SM 4500- CL
79 MG/L
SM 2340 B
8.3 pH units
SM 4500H-B
Analytical Report FOR
Oil And Gas Mgrnt
Sample ID: 3185 107 Status: Completed
And Time
Test Codes/CAS# - Description Reported Results
Analyzed Analyst Test Method
** Comment ** Time Limit For Test Exceeded
00095 SPC @ 25.0 C
03/21/2012 03:28 PM
00410 ALKALINITY
03/07/2012 01:44 PM
71870 BROMIDE
03/07/2012 04:55 PM
82079 TURBIDITY
03/07/2012 12:28 PM
00530 T SUSP SOLID
03/07/2012 12 : 00 AM
01147H SELENIUM T
04/05/2012 02 : 29 PM
01002H ARSENIC T
04/05/2012 02:29 PM
00945A SULFATE T
03/12/2012 05:00 PM
00927A MAGNESIUM T
03/08/2012 10:00 AM
01105A ALUMINUM T
03/08/2012 10:00 AM
00916A CALCIUM T
03/08/2012 10 : 00 AM
00937A POTASSIUM T
03/08/2012 10:00 AM
01132A LITHIUM T
03/08/2012 10 : 00 AM
GDELONG SM 25108
GDELONG SM 23208
FVODOPIVECEPA 300.0
TVOROBEYCHEPA 180.1
LWILKINSONUSGS I-3765
DSOLENBERGEPA 200.8
DSOLENBERGEPA 200.8
RRANGEL EPA 375.2
MOBERCASH EPA 200.7
MOBERCASH EPA 200 . 7
MOBERCASH EPA 200 . 7
MOBERCASH EPA 200.7
MOBERCASH EPA 200.7
2110.00 umhos/cm
205 . 6 MG/L
4.570 MG/L
13 . 95 NTU
6 MG/L
<7 UG/L
<3.0 UG/L
<15 . 0 MG/L
4.366 MG/L
426.000 UG/L
24.600 MG/L
2.767 MG/L
645.000 UG/L
Date
OC ;:;t_ ;<A
SODIUM T 370 . 000 MG/L
c:: 10: 00 AM MOBERCASH EPA 200.7
ZINC T <10.0 UG/L
:3/ 08/2012 10:00 AM MOBERCASH EPA 200.7
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The results of the analyses provided in thi s l aboratory report relate
only to the sample(s} identified
in the report . Unless otherwise noted, the results prese nted on this
laboratory report meet all the
requirements of The NELAC Institute (TNI ). Sample was in acceptable
condition when
received by the Laboratory. Any excepti ons are noted in the report.
Tests noted with an "*" are not
included in our NJ NELAP Annual Certified Parameter List.
Taru Upadhyay, Technical Director, Bureau of Laboratories
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