The rapid rise of shale gas development through horizontal drilling and high volume
hydraulic fracturing has expanded the extraction of hydrocarbon resources in the US The …

The hydrocarbon resources of shale gas and tight oil have made a significant impact on
North American energy reserves over the past decade. The production of so-called …

This study reveals key disinfection byproduct (DBP) toxicity drivers in drinking water across
the United States. DBPs, which are ubiquitous in drinking water, form by the reaction of …

Hydraulic fracturing of unconventional oil/gas shales has changed the energy landscape of
the US Recovery of hydrocarbons from tight, hydraulically fractured shales is a highly …

The expansion of unconventional shale gas and hydraulic fracturing has increased the
volume of the oil and gas wastewater (OGW) generated in the US Here we demonstrate that …

Disinfectants inactivate pathogens in source water; however, they also react with organic
matter and bromide/iodide to form disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Although only a few DBP …

In the past decade, innovations in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have fueled a
boom in the production of natural gas (as well as oil) from geological formations—primarily …

Identifying the geochemical fingerprints of fluids that return to the surface after high volume
hydraulic fracturing of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs has important applications for …

The unconventional fossil fuel industry is expected to expand dramatically in coming
decades as conventional reserves wane. Minimizing the environmental impacts of this …

This paper is the first of a two-part series designed to assess and summarize extant
knowledge regarding hydraulic fracturing water and wastewater management practices …