Early results from Univ. of Texas hydraulic fracturing study show no direct link to groundwater contamination; contamination problems appear related to other aspects of drilling ops
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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Hydraulic fracturing involves the high-pressure injection of water, sand and chemicals into a shale seam, which causes the rock to shatter, releasing natural gas. Researchers also would identify and document activities unrelated to shale gas development that have resulted in water contamination. —Charles Groat.
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