The reservoir is the source of drinking water for 150,000 people, including those in Murrysville, Export and Delmont.
Fishing in the reservoir and hiking near the reservoir are not allowed, due to public health concerns.
Gas drilling
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC), the local water utility, leased the watershed in 1999 for gas drilling, and about 100 shallow gas wells have been drilled since then.
And in 2008, deeper drilling and fracking for gas in the Marcellus shale began near the reservoir.
As of 2013, 41 deep wells have been drilled on 6 pads. The drillers are Consol Energy's CNX Gas.
Some of the chemicals used by Consol for fracking have been listed online by the MAWC.
There is no information on the location, date, or total quantities of chemicals used, but Material Safety Data Sheets discuss the hazards and properties of these chemicals and others:
Route 2, Site 8: Beaver Run Reservoir in Westmoreland County, PA
We're at the Beaver Run Reservoir, a drinking water source for over 100,000 residents that's been heavily impacted by fracking. Last year, a well near the Reservoir experienced a crack in its casing underground, releasing gas into other nearby wells. To remediate the situation, gas from those wells had to be flared off for days. Following the incident, local organizations -including ProtectPT - called for an end to all fracking near this public water source. For more updates like this, check out our story map at https://arcg.is/10ubS9.
published: 18 Aug 2020
Water levels slowly rise at the Beaver Run Reservoir
Water levels are on the rise at the Beaver Run Reservoir.
published: 17 Jan 2024
Small Water Dam Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States | Westmoreland County Beaver Dam
Westmoreland County Beaver Run Dam United States | USA
published: 15 Jan 2021
Goats at Beaver Run Reservoir
What do goats have to do with quality water?
published: 21 Aug 2020
BEAVER RUN RESERVOIR // DRONE Flight 1/7/24
Today I luckily had the time to run out to the local Reservoir "Beaver Run" after the snow fall that has recently became a hot topic regarding its extremely low drinking water levels. With all the additional houses this water source has been forced to provide for, who knows how much longer this reservoir can sustain the amount of water it expels daily.
-Lets Hope for better water management!
--Always voice your concerns with your local politicians!--
'THANKS FOR WATCHING'
-MCBikeWild
published: 08 Jan 2024
Just stopping by the Beaver Run Reservoir
Just stopping by the Beaver Run Reservoir
published: 23 Feb 2020
Beaver Dam Run & River
published: 17 Feb 2017
Catfish from Beaver Run
Beaver Run Westmoreland County Pennsylvania Catfishing.
published: 30 May 2010
Hubsan Zino Pro at Beaver Run Reservoir
Hubsan Zino Pro at Beaver Run Reservoir
#hubsanzinopro #pittsburgh #drone
published: 01 May 2020
DJI Mavic Mini Drone at the Beaver Run Reservoir
DJI Mavic Mini Drone at the Beaver Run Reservoir
https://www.banggood.com/DJI-Mavic-Mini-4KM-FPV-with-2_7K-Camera-3-Axis-Gimbal-30mins-Flight-Time-249g-Ultralight-GPS-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1590917.html?rmmds=search&ID=6280549&cur_warehouse=CN&p=2T03039255217201703P&custlinkid=690956
We're at the Beaver Run Reservoir, a drinking water source for over 100,000 residents that's been heavily impacted by fracking. Last year, a well near the Reser...
We're at the Beaver Run Reservoir, a drinking water source for over 100,000 residents that's been heavily impacted by fracking. Last year, a well near the Reservoir experienced a crack in its casing underground, releasing gas into other nearby wells. To remediate the situation, gas from those wells had to be flared off for days. Following the incident, local organizations -including ProtectPT - called for an end to all fracking near this public water source. For more updates like this, check out our story map at https://arcg.is/10ubS9.
We're at the Beaver Run Reservoir, a drinking water source for over 100,000 residents that's been heavily impacted by fracking. Last year, a well near the Reservoir experienced a crack in its casing underground, releasing gas into other nearby wells. To remediate the situation, gas from those wells had to be flared off for days. Following the incident, local organizations -including ProtectPT - called for an end to all fracking near this public water source. For more updates like this, check out our story map at https://arcg.is/10ubS9.
Today I luckily had the time to run out to the local Reservoir "Beaver Run" after the snow fall that has recently became a hot topic regarding its extremely low...
Today I luckily had the time to run out to the local Reservoir "Beaver Run" after the snow fall that has recently became a hot topic regarding its extremely low drinking water levels. With all the additional houses this water source has been forced to provide for, who knows how much longer this reservoir can sustain the amount of water it expels daily.
-Lets Hope for better water management!
--Always voice your concerns with your local politicians!--
'THANKS FOR WATCHING'
-MCBikeWild
Today I luckily had the time to run out to the local Reservoir "Beaver Run" after the snow fall that has recently became a hot topic regarding its extremely low drinking water levels. With all the additional houses this water source has been forced to provide for, who knows how much longer this reservoir can sustain the amount of water it expels daily.
-Lets Hope for better water management!
--Always voice your concerns with your local politicians!--
'THANKS FOR WATCHING'
-MCBikeWild
DJI Mavic Mini Drone at the Beaver Run Reservoir
https://www.banggood.com/DJI-Mavic-Mini-4KM-FPV-with-2_7K-Camera-3-Axis-Gimbal-30mins-Flight-Time-249g-Ultralig...
DJI Mavic Mini Drone at the Beaver Run Reservoir
https://www.banggood.com/DJI-Mavic-Mini-4KM-FPV-with-2_7K-Camera-3-Axis-Gimbal-30mins-Flight-Time-249g-Ultralight-GPS-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1590917.html?rmmds=search&ID=6280549&cur_warehouse=CN&p=2T03039255217201703P&custlinkid=690956
DJI Mavic Mini Drone at the Beaver Run Reservoir
https://www.banggood.com/DJI-Mavic-Mini-4KM-FPV-with-2_7K-Camera-3-Axis-Gimbal-30mins-Flight-Time-249g-Ultralight-GPS-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1590917.html?rmmds=search&ID=6280549&cur_warehouse=CN&p=2T03039255217201703P&custlinkid=690956
We're at the Beaver Run Reservoir, a drinking water source for over 100,000 residents that's been heavily impacted by fracking. Last year, a well near the Reservoir experienced a crack in its casing underground, releasing gas into other nearby wells. To remediate the situation, gas from those wells had to be flared off for days. Following the incident, local organizations -including ProtectPT - called for an end to all fracking near this public water source. For more updates like this, check out our story map at https://arcg.is/10ubS9.
Today I luckily had the time to run out to the local Reservoir "Beaver Run" after the snow fall that has recently became a hot topic regarding its extremely low drinking water levels. With all the additional houses this water source has been forced to provide for, who knows how much longer this reservoir can sustain the amount of water it expels daily.
-Lets Hope for better water management!
--Always voice your concerns with your local politicians!--
'THANKS FOR WATCHING'
-MCBikeWild
DJI Mavic Mini Drone at the Beaver Run Reservoir
https://www.banggood.com/DJI-Mavic-Mini-4KM-FPV-with-2_7K-Camera-3-Axis-Gimbal-30mins-Flight-Time-249g-Ultralight-GPS-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1590917.html?rmmds=search&ID=6280549&cur_warehouse=CN&p=2T03039255217201703P&custlinkid=690956
The reservoir is the source of drinking water for 150,000 people, including those in Murrysville, Export and Delmont.
Fishing in the reservoir and hiking near the reservoir are not allowed, due to public health concerns.
Gas drilling
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC), the local water utility, leased the watershed in 1999 for gas drilling, and about 100 shallow gas wells have been drilled since then.
And in 2008, deeper drilling and fracking for gas in the Marcellus shale began near the reservoir.
As of 2013, 41 deep wells have been drilled on 6 pads. The drillers are Consol Energy's CNX Gas.
Some of the chemicals used by Consol for fracking have been listed online by the MAWC.
There is no information on the location, date, or total quantities of chemicals used, but Material Safety Data Sheets discuss the hazards and properties of these chemicals and others: