 Dimock was the site of a much publicized water contamination from hydraulic fracturing, which was shown in the 2010 documentary "Gasland".In 2009, 13 water wells in Dimock, Pennsylvania were contaminated with methane, and one exploded.Arsenic, barium, DEHP, glycol compounds, manganese, phenol, and sodium were found in unacceptable levels in the wells.