On average a “frac” (hydraulic fracturing) job uses 3 million gallons of water.
http://www.netl.doe.gov/technologies/oil-gas/publications/ENVreports/FE0000797_WaterResourceIssues.pdf
The Process
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Common Hydraulic Fracturing Equipment
Although hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, operations take a relatively short amount of time to complete, the process requires the use of advanced technology and a variety of equipment. From data monitoring to frack blenders and pumps, this highly [...]
