Hein signs ban on use of fracking wastewater

Hein signs ban on use of fracking wastewater by Midhudson News, August 24, 2012
Roads maintained by Ulster County will not be treated with brine used from fracking wastewater. County Executive Michael Hein signed legislation Thursday at the county highway garage in New Paltz banning the brine from being used on county roads. The byproduct of fracking will not be used on our roadways,” said Hein. “The truth is that the environmental costs are off the charts. Their bargain is bad and the price is too high.” … “The effects from fracking are irreversible and will forever degrade the environment,” he said.