Hydraulic Fracturing Water Cycle (IMAGE)

Rutgers University

Hydraulic Fracturing Water Cycle

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The hydraulic fracturing (fracking) water cycle includes withdrawing water, adding chemicals, injecting fracking fluids through a well to a rock formation, and pumping wastewater to the surface for disposal or reuse.

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US Environmental Protection Agency

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