The Impact of Hydraulic Fracturing on Groundwater Quality in the Permian Basin, West Texas, USA

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of hydraulic fracturing on groundwater quality in Ector, Midland, and Martin Counties located in the Permian Basin, West Texas. Chemical fluids used in hydraulic fracturing and groundwater quality parameters (chloride, fluoride, calcium carbonate,...

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Main Authors: Jose Rodriguez, Joonghyeok Heo, Kee Han Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/3/796