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A recently released study from Duke University has linked potentially toxic levels of methane in drinking water to nearby natural gas drilling sites. While some have been quick to point fingers at the controversial process of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," Dallas environmental attorney Cynthia Bishop says the study does not necessarily support those conclusions. "The Duke study notes that although there is methane in the drinking water, there is no evidence of fracking chemicals," says Bishop, a partner at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP. "It may seem to be splitting hairs, but it is an important distinction to make that the study concluded that the elevated methane was more likely caused by leaky well casings than the actual fracking process." Bishop says that despite those apparent findings, she expects the report will encourage additional litigation. For more information, contact Rhonda Reddick at 800-559-4534 or rhonda@androvett.com.