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

QAPP for Fate, Transport, and Characterization of Contaminants in Hydraulic Fracturing Water in Wastewater Treatment Processes

This QAPP describes the technical details and associated quality assurance and quality control procedures for the water treatability studies.

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Qapp for Fate, Transport, and Characterization of Contaminants in Hydraulic Fracturing Water in Wastewater Treatment Processes, Revised February 12, 2014 (PDF)(50 pp, 6 MB)