Shapiro Administration plugs 300 orphaned or abandoned wells across PA

Continuing historic progress strengthening communities and creating jobs

WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week said plugging leaking abandoned wells reduces methane emissions, creates jobs, protects public health and opens up opportunities for rural communities.

Shapiro and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) officials joined Penn Mechanical Group and local leaders in Washington County to plug the 300th orphaned or abandoned well under the Shapiro Administration…

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