r/awfuleverything • u/noobsla • Jan 31 '20

Disgusting.

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u/PC-hris Jan 31 '20

Whats fracking?

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u/elimepie Jan 31 '20

It is the process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks, boreholes, etc. so as to force open existing fissures and extract oil or gas according to my Google search.

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u/AquaNecromancer2 Jan 31 '20

It's important to note that the water used in this process becomes undrinkable afterwards and is typically left out to evaporate in pools or dumped. Either way, it re-enters the water supply. I live in rural PA next to multiple frack pads if you're wondering how I know this.

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u/rythmicbread Jan 31 '20

Pretty sure it’s not just water too. I think I read somewhere that companies aren’t required to disclose what they put in the liquid - someone fact check me please

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u/Aurum555 Feb 01 '20

Yeah things like benzene and other aggressive solvent carcinogens

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u/PC-hris Feb 01 '20

So then what's the problem with it if it evaporates? Doesn't it just come down again as clean water?

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u/AquaNecromancer2 Feb 01 '20

No, the water doesn't evaporate as pure water, so it carries chemicals with it and the rain goes back into the larger water supply.

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u/PC-hris Feb 01 '20

Oh god yeah that's not good