Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC) wants to make sure that local residents affected by the petrochemical industry have access to clean drinking water. That's why we are starting off the New Year with a direct support campaign! Will you help us raise enough money to supply over 100 families with filtered water pitchers?

Your donation will go towards the purchase, shipping and distribution of filtered water pitchers for affected residents in Beaver County (PA) and Columbiana County (OH). In an effort to reduce plastic waste these pitchers will be predominantly made of glass. Residents can apply to receive a pitcher here.

Our little pocket of Appalachia has been torn apart by the petrochemical industry in recent years.

The Revolution Pipeline is a 40.5-mile long natural gas pipeline that carries natural gas between two processing facilities. It traverses through many Beaver County neighborhoods, including Independence Twp., Raccoon, and Center Twp. - where it exploded in 2018.

Shell Polymers, a plastic-producing ethance cracker plant in Potter Twp., opened in November 2022. Instead of bringing new jobs, new business and an improved economy the plant has delivered malfunctions galore, permit violations and toxic pollution that can be seen from miles away.

The Norfolk Southern train derailment and the open burn of five tankers of vinyl chloride earlier this year was one of the most egregious petrochemical disasters to date. The toxic plume spread air pollution far beyond East Palestine, Ohio - with much of the fallout landing in the Beaver County communities of Enon Valley, Darlington Twp. and South Beaver Twp.

We can't give these residents back everything that this industry has taken away from them - but we can make sure they have cleaner drinking water. For every donation of $50 we can provide relief to one family in Beaver and/or Columbiana County.

FAQ

Q: What communities in Beaver County are eligible?

A: Aliquippa, Potter Township, Hopewell, Raccoon, Enon Valley, Darlington, Darlington Township, South Beaver Township

Q: What communities in Columbiana County are eligible?

A: East Palestine, Negley, Unity Township

Q: Will other communities be eligable in the future?

A: We hope so! This will depend on what kind of funding we receive

Q: How do residents sign up?

A: They fill out this form

Q: How do you decide who gets a pitcher?

A: We will fulfill requests on a first come, first serve basis

Q: How will residents receive their pitcher?

A: We are planning a variety of distribution days where residents can pick up their pitcher. Special accommodations can be made by emailing info@marcellusawareness.org

Q: How much does each pitcher cost?

A: We have arranged a bulk discount, which would make each pitcher come out to $38.97 without tax/shipping

Q: What if I want my donation to go to a specific community?

A: We are unable to accomodate gift designations under $1,000. If you plan to give a gift over $1,000 please note what county and/or community you'd like to desginate your gift to

New Year, Better Water!

By Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community

New Year, Better Water!

Help us make sure that residents affected by the petrochemical industry have access to clean drinking water!