What the frack is fracking? Hydraulic fracturing is a method using water and a mix of other chemicals to get oil and gas from deep within the
earth. It is a very controversial method and many environmentalists
are against it for some good reasons. If you like to drink water from the tap or take those long showers, then you will be interested to know what might be affecting your ability to do so. The Texas Tribune released an article about some
interesting regulations that have now gone into effect as of February
1, 2012. Not only will drilling operators have to start reporting
what kind of chemicals they are using in their water mixture, but
they will also have to report how much water is being used. This is
very important information in a state like Texas where we suffer from
droughts and water can become scarce. Texas is not as strict as other
states when it comes to these types of regulations, but having this
information will help determine the long term effects of this method
and its impact on our water sources and the environment.
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