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EPA's Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources

2012 Technical Roundtables

In the study’s technical roundtables, subject-matter experts from a variety of stakeholder groups discuss the work underway to answer the key research questions of the study, and to identify possible topics for technical workshops. Materials from each roundtable and a summary report are posted below.

2013 Technical Workshops

Water Acquisition November 14, 2012 - Washington, DC

Well Injection November 15, 2012 - Washington, DC

Wastewater Treatment November 16, 2012 - Washington, DC

Chemical Mixing November 14, 2012 - Washington, DC

Flowback and Produced Waters November 15, 2012 - Washington, DC

November 2012 Technical Roundtables Summary Report

  • Summary of Technical Roundtables on EPA’s Hydraulic Fracturing Drinking Water Study.
    Get the full report.