Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals on Drinking Water

On June 4, 2015, EPA issued the Draft Assessment of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas on Drinking Water Resources. The Report is open for public comment and peer review. Since its release, EPA also released a supporting draft database that contains information on the 1,173 hydraulic fracturing-related chemicals addressed in the Draft Assessment.

Download a copy of the Report here: Draft Assessment of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas on Drinking Water Resources

Access the database here: Compilation of Physicochemical and Toxicological Information About Hydraulic Fracturing-Related Chemicals