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NYC_SKP

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7. No, I'm sorry, using seawater isn't a solution.

Reply to MohRokTah (Reply #3)

Sat Jun 21, 2014, 12:25 AM

Jun 2014

It might be marginally better than tapping the nearest groundwater supply, but the problem of Post Frack wastewater is still there.

I know you don't propose just sending it back out to the sea.

Our oceans are in enough trouble as it is.

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A single 'frack' uses 5 million gallons of water [View all] Triana Jun 2014 OP

Fracking is obsolete nationalize the fed Jun 2014 #1

That is astounding! nt WhiteTara Jun 2014 #2

Unless they pump saltwater from the sea, that alone should eliminate fracking as a viable operation. MohRokTah Jun 2014 #3

this^ They_Live Jun 2014 #6

No, I'm sorry, using seawater isn't a solution. NYC_SKP Jun 2014 #7

True enough, but they aren't using seawater anywhere. MohRokTah Jun 2014 #8

Not only that, a significant amount of fracking is in water-stressed regions. Spider Jerusalem Jun 2014 #4

The focus should be on the massive water wasted, never mind the toxic chemicals mixed in. Fred Sanders Jun 2014 #5

Of course, two states with the most severe drought conditions... americannightmare Jun 2014 #9

Motherfracking sons of bitches... Blue Owl Jun 2014 #10