Hydraulic Fracturing Water

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013600",
  "term": "Hydraulic Fracturing Water",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The lifecycle of water in the hydraulic fracturing process, encompassing the acquisition of water, chemical mixing of the fracturing fluid, injection of the fluid into the formation, the production and management of flowback and produced water, and the ultimate treatment and disposal of hydraulic fracturing wastewaters.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Draft Plan to Study the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources Glossary at www.yosemite.gov/sab"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/hydraulic-fracturing-water/"
}