Don't FRACK Longmont!

Last week I attended a meeting of neighbors and concerned citizens gathering to discuss how to deal with proposed oil and gas fracking within city limits, on city property, and less than 1,000 feet from several homes and Trail Ridge Middle and Fall River Elementary schools.  The proposed wells would also encircle Union Reservior and be located on Open Space.

The problem is that these wells have a high possibility of leaking and spilling toxic chemicals into the surrounding air. water, and land.  Since 2009 there have been over 1,000 State documented spills and accidents at these type of well around CO.  There have been over 2 MILLION GALLONS of spilled toxic waste. The state has prosecuted only 5 cases this year and those are 3 years old.  The State admits that they are backlogged and overwhelmed by the new oil and gas rush on the Front Range.

The State is unable to protect residents from toxic spills and accidents at these sites.  One current well located within 500 ft of Trail Ridge Middle School leaked toxic benzene in 2006.  The State did not fine the company or make them clean it up, they simple documented the accident and closed the case without resolution.

The City of Longmont must act to protect residents health, property values, and quality of life!

You can tell Council not to allow oil and gas drilling within city limits or on city property at this link:  http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/WebReqForm.nsf/CityCouncilContact?OpenForm

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[Ed Greeott]

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