Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) encourages local residents to learn more about interpreting drilling water reports at two local seminars being presented by the Penn State Cooperative Extension in Towanda and Dimock.

“The quality of our water supplies is of critical importance to everyone who is affected by drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation, and the reports generated on our water quality will provide property owners with essential information,” Pickett said. “However, the highly technical information contained in the water quality reports can sometimes be difficult to interpret, even for the most knowledgeable scientists. That is why these two seminars are being held, and I am grateful to the Penn State Cooperative Extension and its partners for their public outreach efforts to ensure these reports are easily understood.”

Participants will learn how to understand the complicated water pre- and post-test reports, as well as drinking water standards, chain-of-custody, various water test parameters, and comparing test results with standards. Bryan Swistock, Penn State water resource extension associate, and Mark Madden, Penn State Extension agent, will discuss the management of private water supplies and interpretation of test reports.

The program is sponsored by the Penn State Master Well Owner Network with funding and support from Penn State Cooperative Extension, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and the Pennsylvania Ground Water Association.

The two-hour seminars will be held for residents of Bradford and Susquehanna counties on the following dates:

• Thursday, Aug. 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Towanda Gun Club, Route 187 South, Towanda. Residents attending this seminar should call (570) 265-2896 to preregister.
• Wednesday, Aug. 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Elk Lake High School, 100 School House Rd., Dimock. Residents attending this seminar should preregister by calling (570) 278-1158.

These seminars are for informational purposes only; no part of the presentation is to be considered legal advice. More information is available on Pickett’s website at RepPickett.com.

Rep. Tina Pickett
110th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
(570) 265-3124
(717) 783-8238

RepPickett.com

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House Republican Public Relations

(717) 705-2094

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