Fracking – No Fresh Water Needed

Using only brackish and/or recycled water, Apache is able to address the shortage of water in West Texas. Reusing frack water is a a double whammy. Protects our precious water supply and saves money. Water disposal costs upwards of $2.50/barrel, while the cost of recycling water is around 29¢/barrel. 

texas water levels

Source: Texas Water Board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Read the entire article at:

http://www.ogj.com/articles/uogr/print/volume-2/issue-1/wolfcamp/apache-fracs-wolfcamp-wells-without-fresh-water-in-dry-barnhart-project-area.html

Map source:

http://www.twdb.texas.gov/publications/reports/waterconditions/twc_pdf_archives/2013/twcDec2013.pdf