Risk of harmful effects is low for residents living near oil and gas operations, according to a new report from the Colorado health department that counters the conclusion of a recent University of Colorado study.
The “Assessment of Potential Public Health Effects from Oil and Gas Extraction in Colorado,” released Feb. 28, examined health risks from certain substances emitted from oil and gas operations and reviews other studies of health effects possibly associated with living near oil and gas operations, the state Department of Public Health and Environment said.
The health risk portion of the study concluded the ...
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