The disposal of toxic and radioactive oil and gas waste brine has improved dramatically over the centuries of oil and gas extraction. Before oil and gas waste disposal saw any type of regulations, it was not uncommon for it to be dumped into the nearest creek to dispose of it. Yet, archaic practices remain in […]
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This report outlines a pattern of repeated violations, delayed enforcement, and worsening contamination at Dennison Disposal’s injection well facility in Tuscarawas County. Over the course of a year, state inspectors documented ongoing releases of brine-impacted water, rising chloride levels, and a lack of meaningful corrective action. Despite this, the company was not fined, operations were
Dennison Disposal Injection Well pt.II — Ongoing Contamination, No Enforcement Read More »
Credit to Jenny Morgan who continues further research in her ‘Daily Accident Report’ project. She’s made public records requests, researched primary sources, and raised attention about the myriad of oil and gas waste issues going on unchecked in Ohio. Editing of this report done by Buckeye Environmental Network. Incident #2: Dennison Disposal Injection Well —
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