Pennsylvania Opens a New Loophole for Oil and Gas Wastewater Disposal

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By By Rebecca McCarthyOct 31, 2026, 4:50 am106 ptsTrending
The state issued a permit that would allow companies to reclassify oil and gas wells and sell toxic wastewater as a separate product. By Rebecca McCarthy If you’re an ordinary resident of Pennsylvania and you want to dispose of potentially toxic waste, the Department of Environmental Protection will direct…

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