Cargando…
EPA protection of drinking water from injection of fluids used in oil and gas production /
Every day in the United States, at least 2 billion gallons of fluids are injected into over 172,000 wells to enhance oil and gas production, or to dispose of fluids brought to the surface during the extraction of oil and gas resources. These wells are subject to regulation to protect drinking water...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
|---|---|
| Otros Autores: | |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
| Publicado: |
New York :
Nova Publishers,
[2014]
|
| Colección: | Water resource planning, development and management series.
|
| Temas: | |
| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Every day in the United States, at least 2 billion gallons of fluids are injected into over 172,000 wells to enhance oil and gas production, or to dispose of fluids brought to the surface during the extraction of oil and gas resources. These wells are subject to regulation to protect drinking water sources under EPA's UIC class II program and approved state class II programs. Because much of the population relies on underground sources for drinking water, these wells have raised concerns about the safety of the nation's drinking water. This book examines EPA and state roles, responsibilities, |
|---|---|
| Notas: | Includes index. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource. |
| ISBN: | 9781634635585 1634635582 |