Fracturing fluid
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Marcellus frac fresh water impoundment in Greene Co., Pennsylvania
Photo courtesy of Energy Corp. of America
Photo courtesy of Energy Corp. of America
Typical drilling fluid used for hydro-fracturing wells drilled in the Marcellus shale formation is approximately 99.5% water and sand. The remainder consists of chemicals that are for the most part non-toxic similar to those used in swimming pools and shampoos. The water, sand and chemicals are trucked in. A typical fresh water impoundment holds 2 to 3 million gallons, but can run as high as 10 million.
