Fracturing fluid

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Marcellus Frac in Greene County, Pennsylvania
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.

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