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Joe Pitts: Working to Clean Pennsylvania Water
Written by on June 16, 2010, 12:22 PM
Yesterday, Rep. Joe Pitts (PA-16) visited Dutchland, Inc. in Gap, Pa. a company that builds water storage systems and wastewater treatment plants throughout the state. Dutchland manufactures precast concrete structures that are assembled on-site.
Local municipalities use Dutchland’s products to upgrade facilities discharging water into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. In recent years, the federal government has placed increased limits on wastewater discharge as part of the effort to revitalize aquatic life in the Chesapeake.
Dutchland also supports many of the new Marcellus Shale natural gas exploration facilities. Water is an essential tool in the hydraulic fracturing process used to release natural gas from shale rock. Wastewater treatment facilities ensure that water used in the process is properly cleaned.
Rep. Pitts’ statement follows:
“I had a great opportunity yesterday to visit a local company that is working to keep our waterways and our drinking water clean. It was fascinating to hear how Dutchland is working in our community to clean the Chesapeake and allow natural resources to be developed cleanly.
“Our actions here in Pennsylvania have a significant impact on the health of the Chesapeake, and local municipalities must act responsibly to work toward healthy waterways. New wastewater treatment and storage facilities will have to be brought online to reduce pollutants.
“I was also impressed to hear about how Dutchland’s systems are supporting development of the Marcellus Shale. Natural gas is a clean-burning fuel, but we must also ensure that companies protect the environment as they take advantage of new drilling methods.”
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Local municipalities use Dutchland’s products to upgrade facilities discharging water into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. In recent years, the federal government has placed increased limits on wastewater discharge as part of the effort to revitalize aquatic life in the Chesapeake.
Dutchland also supports many of the new Marcellus Shale natural gas exploration facilities. Water is an essential tool in the hydraulic fracturing process used to release natural gas from shale rock. Wastewater treatment facilities ensure that water used in the process is properly cleaned.
Rep. Pitts’ statement follows:
“I had a great opportunity yesterday to visit a local company that is working to keep our waterways and our drinking water clean. It was fascinating to hear how Dutchland is working in our community to clean the Chesapeake and allow natural resources to be developed cleanly.
“Our actions here in Pennsylvania have a significant impact on the health of the Chesapeake, and local municipalities must act responsibly to work toward healthy waterways. New wastewater treatment and storage facilities will have to be brought online to reduce pollutants.
“I was also impressed to hear about how Dutchland’s systems are supporting development of the Marcellus Shale. Natural gas is a clean-burning fuel, but we must also ensure that companies protect the environment as they take advantage of new drilling methods.”
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