Those who study and work with produced water know that their information is limited, and that knowledge is power.  A director with the Environmental Defense Fund said, “There are significant gaps in our ability to detect the chemicals, knowledge of their toxicity and therefore our ability to protect resources and limit their release through regulations.”

To address concerns such as these, a conference was held at the Permian Basin in late February. To learn what was discussed, read:

https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/Multiple-efforts-underway-to-expand-knowledge-of-13653413.php?fbclid=IwAR00lIDDqaE21Ve5ZNB8STkMvWmBy5Qe6gHAfk_m2_2us75xCqHLldsXDVM