| Resource Name |
Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water |
| Unique File Number |
402 |
| Information Type |
applied Research |
| Surface Water |
A |
| Aquatic Ecosystem |
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| Groundwater |
A |
| Groundwater & Surface Water |
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| Management for Natural & Industrial Hazards |
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| Strengths |
results expected in 2014, some progress reports available currently |
| Limitations |
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| Challenges |
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| Outstanding Research Questions |
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| Outstanding Research Questions |
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| Information Subtype |
hydraulic fracturing |
| Organization |
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
| Resource Name |
Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water |
| Resource Purpose |
At the request of Congress, EPA is conducting a study to better understand any potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources. The scope of the research includes the full lifespan of water in hydraulic fracturing. The progress report was released in December 2012 and a draft report is expected to be released for public comment and peer review in 2014. |
| Type of Information |
webpage |
| How does this help decision making? |
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| Program Status |
ongoing |
| NE Coverage |
international |
| Drinking Water |
y |
| Ecosystem |
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| Fish |
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| Groundwater |
y |
| Public Safety |
y |
| SW Quality |
y |
| SW Quantity |
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| Link |
http://www2.epa.gov/hfstudy |
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| Contact Email |
[email protected] |
