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

Technical Stakeholder Engagement - Hydraulic Fracturing Study

EPA worked with the public, industry, non-governmental organizations, tribal governments, and state and federal agencies in carrying out the hydraulic fracturing drinking water study.

 Public Meetings

  • On December 14, 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. View the presentation.
  • Past Webinars

Coordination with Federal, State
and Tribal Government Agencies