Implications of unconventional oil and gas development on groundwater resources
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چکیده
An intensification of water use per well for hydraulic fracturing (HF) has been observed in different regions the U.S. during last 20 years. Water-scarce undergoing most intensive unconventional reservoir development also face and wastewater management issues to support HF activities. In this review, we analyze current state related HF, focusing on implications shale gas groundwater resources within water-limited Recent concerns highlight importance treatment reuse decrease dependence freshwater sources minimize hazards disposal.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2468-5844']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coesh.2022.100346