[av_heading heading='Overall Health Concerns with Underground Natural Gas Storage Facilities ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The leak was first detected on October 23, 2015. It has now spewed more than 4.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas into the atmosphere. According to the Los Angeles Times, crews are drilling a relief well to seal off the damaged one, with work expected to be completed by late February. The LA Times also shared an insightful quote from John Herner on the negative direction the gas leak has taken with climate change.