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

Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas: Impacts from the Hydraulic Fracturing Water Cycle on Drinking Water Resources - Webinar Presentation

On December 16, 2016, EPA hosted public webinars on the final assessment report, "Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas: Impacts from the Hydraulic Fracturing Water Cycle on Drinking Water Resources".

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Presentation: Hydraulic Fracturing Drinking Water Assessment (PDF)(12 pp, 316 K)