In December 2017, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released a report detailing groundwater conditions in Pike County, PA.

The report stems from data collected in 2015 from 79 wells in the county. Water samples were tested for a variety of parameters, including:

• bacteria
• dissolved ions
• dissolved gases (methane, ethane, and propane)
• radon-222
• radioactivity
• and others.

The study was a collaborative effort between USGS, Pike County Conservation District, and many landowners who gave permission to have their well water tested.

The study was paid for by a grant from the Marcellus Legacy Fund through the Commonwealth Financing Authority in addition to funds provided by USGS.

Download a copy of the report HERE.

Download a press release about the report HERE.