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EPA's Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources

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Review of Stimulation Fluid Retention Mechanisms and Likelihood of Fluid Communication with Shallow Aquifers: What's New and Different Since the 2004 EPA Study?

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EPA's Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources