Pa. Gov. Shapiro Administration Celebrates 500th Orphan and Abandoned Well Plugged, Continuing Historic Progress to Protect Public Health, Create Jobs, and Reduce Methane Emissions
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Shapiro Administration Celebrates 500th Orphan and Abandoned Well Plugged, Continuing Historic Progress to Protect Public Health, Create Jobs, and Reduce Methane Emissions
The 500th well was plugged in Somerset Township, Washington County under an emergency contract with M&A Resources.
Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, DE . . .
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Shapiro Administration Celebrates 500th Orphan and Abandoned Well Plugged, Continuing Historic Progress to Protect Public Health, Create Jobs, and Reduce Methane Emissions
The 500th well was plugged in Somerset Township, Washington County under an emergency contract with M&A Resources.
Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, DE . . .