The current regulatory framework for wastewater disposal wells was designed to protect drinking water sources from contamination and does not address earthquake safety. (sciencedaily.com)
«This research opens new possibilities for the operation of wastewater disposal wells in ways that could reduce earthquake hazards,» Shirzaei said, in the release. (sciencedaily.com)
Other recent developments include a crackdown on oil and gas wastewater disposal in Oklahoma, intensified scrutiny of methane emissions from oil and gas operations on public and tribal lands, and a rare $ 4.24 million jury verdict for in a water pollution case in Pennsylvania. (triplepundit.com)