Reply #2: As I understand it, after the fracturing the toxic brew is pumped back [View All]

[DURHAM D]

out of the hole and hauled off in trucks that then dispose of it (in some states) by dumping in creeks and rivers. Many states closely regulate the disposal and don't allow this - some don't.

I think this is a poorly written article in that it only addresses the front end problem - the drilling process.

It also ignores the responsibility of each state to develop and enforce rules.

If interested in understanding the process just google "diagram of fracturing". There are several good illustrations available.