FracFocus
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-011633
National registry for chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, jointly developed by the Ground Water Protection Council and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. Serves as an online repository where oil and gas well operators can upload information regarding the chemical compositions of hydraulic fracturing fluids used in specific oil and gas production wells. Also contains spatial information for well locations and information on well depth and water use.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-011633 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Chemicals, toxics and pesticides |
| References | Glossary: Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources |
Record as JSON
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