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      Oil, Gas & Fracking Wells

      Whether or not a well or facility near you could pose a risk to your health or property value depends on many factors, including the location, type of extraction process, level of activity, quality of construction and long-term management of the site itself.

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      Lauren Chambliss

      May 7, 2021 • Updated Jun 20, 2025 • 6 min read
      Industrial Hazards
      Oil, Gas & Fracking Wells

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