Hydraulic Fracturing Water Cycle (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption The projected water needed for hydraulic fracturing compared to the projected water produced during hydraulic fracturing over the life of major oil plays. Credit University of Texas Jackson School of Geosciences Usage Restrictions credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.