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Study: Inconsistent Fracking Water Policies in Texas

Fracking policies and practices vary widely around the state, leading to different approaches to preserving freshwater use.

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Jonathan Jones, Field Supervisor for Water Rescue Services, holding partially cleaned fracking waste water.
Credit: Jerod Foster

Fracking policies and practices vary widely around the state, leading to different approaches to preserving freshwater use. The study that yielded that conclusion also examined strategies that could reduce use of freshwater resources through recycling and alternate sources. The full study can be found here. (Texas Water Journal)

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