Benzene & Other Contaminants in Fracking Flowback Waters

High Levels of Benzene Found in Fracking Waste Water 
(Julie CART, Los Angeles Times; February 11, 2015)
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-fracking-20150211-story.html#page=1



Selected Research Articles:



Potential Contaminant Pathways from Hydraulically Fractured Shale to Aquifers
(Tom MYERS, 2012)
http://www.oasen.nl/Lists/Downloads/Meyers_Potential%20Contaminant%20Pathways%20from%20Hydraulically%20Fractured%20Shale%20to%20Aquifers.pdf


A Critical Review of the Risks to Water Resources from Unconventional Shale Gas Development and Hydraulic Fracturing in the United States 
(VENGOSH et al., 2014)
http://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/avnervengosh/files/2011/08/es405118y1.pdf


In Fracking's Wake:  New Rules are Needed to Protect Our Health and Environment from Contaminated Wastewater 
(HAMMER and VANBRIESEN, 2012)
http://www.nrdc.org/energy/files/Fracking-Wastewater-FullReport.pdf


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