Want to light your tap water on fire? All you need is a cig lighter
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Three homeowners have been shocked to discover that their water is flammable and can be ignited with a cigarette lighter as a result of methane gas contamination in a well.
One of the affected homeowners, Renee McClure, is deeply concerned about the water supply and wants to know that it is safe for her children and stock. A Noble Energy official said that the levels in one of the houses were not a natural occurrence.
"This isn't an isolated incident... Our reports tell us there are about two dozen, if not more, similar incidents of oil and gas drilling not only affecting people's drinking water but health in general," said a member of Environment Colorado.
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/03/...3311238002217/
