Senator Schiavoni Issues Statement on Earthquake Report

Columbus – State Senator Joe Schiavoni (D-Canfield) issued the following statement today in response to a report by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources that blames a waste-water injection well for causing earthquakes in Youngstown:

“I am not surprised by the report’s findings based on my conversations with state geologists and other experts. It seems pretty clear we’re talking about more than just a coincidence that the earthquakes were centered near the waste water injection site. “I think the state is trying to take responsible steps in addressing the earthquake issue. But, the regulations proposed by ODNR ignore the larger issue of what to do with waste water from fracking. “State legislators and the Kasich administration need to work together on a bipartisan basis to find a solution that strikes the proper balance between encouraging economic development, protecting the environment and keeping our citizens safe.”