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OUR DRINKING WATER AT RISK: What EPA and the Oil And Gas Industry Don’t Want Us to Know About Hydraulic Fracturing Oil and Gas Accountability Project April, 2005 Acknowledgements This report was written by Lisa Sumi, Research Director of the Oil and Gas Accountability Project (OGAP). Lisa Sumi holds a Master of Science Degree in Physical Geography from the University of Toronto, Canada. She has worked on issues related to extractive industries (mining, oil and gas) for seven years. Numerous people reviewed this report and provided valuable input at various stages of completion. They include: Bruce Baizel, Dave Chambers (PhD), Jennifer Goldman, Gwen Lachelt, Carolyn Lamb, Dan Randolph, and Wilma Subra (PhD). Also, the report has been reviewed by two other PhD scientists and an oil and gas industry engineer, who wish to remain anonymous for employment reasons. All views and opinions expressed in this report are those of OGAP, and do not necessarily reflect the views of reviewers or funders. Any errors are the responsibility of OGAP. Any comments should be directed to Lisa Sumi (email: lisa@). Photo Credits: Photo of hydraulic fracturing operation (Peggy Utesch). About the Oil Gas Accountability Project OGAP is the only organization in the United States with the sole mission of working with tribal, urban and rural communities to protect their homes and the environment from the devastating impacts of oil and gas development. In our five-year history, we have succeeded in building alliances with economically, racially and politically diverse constituencies. By bringing together such diverse partners as Native Americans, ranchers and environmentalists to work towards a common –and critically important– goal, their ability to voice their concerns and work to lessen impacts has increased. OGAP’s multi-tiered approach involves people who are directly affected by the impacts of oil and gas development in working for strong reforms. Our campaign strategies in