Number	23933
Subject	Environment
Source	WNYC
State	NY
Year	2008
Publication Date	07/22/2008
Summary	Much of New York City's drinking supply lies near the Marcellus Shale, an area that has become increasingly attractive to energy companies because of natural gas. Drilling in the area may not be safe for residents as chemicals may alter the purity of the water supply.
Category	Contest Entry
Pages	8
Keywords	environmental contamination; mining; conservation; aquifer; hydrofracking;
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