Benzene & Other Contaminants in Fracking Flowback Waters

High Levels of Benzene Found in Fracking Waste Water
(Julie CART, Los Angeles Times; February 11, 2015)
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-fracking-20150211-story.html#page=1

Selected Research Articles:

Potential Contaminant Pathways from Hydraulically Fractured Shale to Aquifers
(Tom MYERS, 2012)
http://www.oasen.nl/Lists/Downloads/Meyers_Potential Contaminant Pathways from Hydraulically Fractured Shale to Aquifers.pdf

A Critical Review of the Risks to Water Resources from Unconventional Shale Gas Development and Hydraulic Fracturing in the United States
(VENGOSH et al., 2014)
http://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/avnervengosh/files/2011/08/es405118y1.pdf

In Fracking’s Wake:  New Rules are Needed to Protect Our Health and Environment from Contaminated Wastewater
(HAMMER and VANBRIESEN, 2012)
http://www.nrdc.org/energy/files/Fracking-Wastewater-FullReport.pdf

 

 

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