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Fracking is about 5000 ft down, aquifers are generally 500 to 2000. What's the mechanism for the contamination?

• pixl97 8y ago
  The reinjection of waste fracking water is the common issue. "Oops, we broke containment"
• e40 8y ago
  You just pointed out that the drilling is through the aquifer. And, as pointed out, they reinject waste products. Does anyone believe there is zero contamination?
  • Latteland 8y ago
    Yes, of course there can be contamination, but it's not guaranteed. First, you are drilling through the ground water. Second, you broke through those layers to go do. Hopefully the tech and practices in the field prevent this. But we know it does happen because some people have had their water ruined. Plus, we know it has strong potential because of state legislatures being encouraged to make laws protecting the drillers (not the home owners).