Hydraulic Fracturing Issues and Research Needs for the Water Community

Abstract

The objective of this workshop was to identify environmental and water quality issues related to drilling in oil shale formations and to develop research needs and impacts where drinking water utilities watersheds may be impacted. The issues addressed included environmental perspectives related to surface water and groundwater concerns. The workshop report is posted on the Website for the public to download and a printed version can be ordered by Foundation subscribers. Published in 2011.

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Hydraulic Fracturing Issues and Research Needs for the Water Community

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09/23/2011

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Hydraulic Fracturing Issues and Research Needs for the Water Community

Abstract

Resources

Hydraulic Fracturing Issues and Research Needs for the Water Community

Geochemical Considerations for Managed Aquifer Recharge Implementation in Potable Reuse

Wildfire Impacts on Drinking Water Treatment Process Performance: Development of Evaluation Protocols and Management Practices

Evaluation of Risk Management Frameworks and Tools and their Application for Managing Source Water Risks in the United States

Understanding the Factors Affecting PFASVariability in the Potomac River Watershed

Enhancing Drinking Water Treatment Resilience to Wildfire Events

Water Utility Resilience: A Case Study of the 2021 Marshall Fire

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important