Butler County municipalities will receive over $3 million in gas drilling impact fees from 2018.
According to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, a total of over $250 million in impact fees will be dispersed throughout the state.
Butler County will receive the seventh highest amount in the state. Butler County also has the seventh most wells of counties across the state with 579. Washington County has the most wells (1,747) and will receive the most impact fee money (over $8 million).
The information has been forwarded to the Department of Treasury for payment, which is expected to take place in early July.