1.4K views · 28 reactions | DYK? DEP estimates that hundreds of thousands of oil and gas wells have been drilled in Pennsylvania since 1859, much of this activity predating applicable regulations or the existence of DEP or its predecessor agencies. While it is not known how many orphaned and abandoned wells exist, estimates range from 100,000 to 560,000 wells. Watch this video to learn more  | Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | Facebook
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