Quantifying the potential effects of high-volume water extractions on water resources during natural gas development: Marcellus Shale, NY

Study region: The Marcellus Shale, New York State, USA. Study focus: Development of natural gas resources within the Marcellus Shale will require large volumes of water if high-volume hydraulic fracturing expands into New York State. Although this region has ample fresh water resources, it is necess...

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Main Authors: Laura C. Best, Christopher S. Lowry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-07-01
Series:Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214581814000020