The recycling of produced water and fracture flowback water for reuse in hydraulic fracturing is on the rise in the development of unconventional resource plays. The factors driving the conservation of water are the limitations in sources of fresh water in areas with a high rate of development, the attractive economics of recycling compared with tanker truck transportation costs, minimization of road traffic to reduce environmental impacts, and water disposal costs.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Pam Boschee (2012) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: