The Water Footprint of Shale Gas Development
Recent studies examining potable water supplies on a global scale, the current trends in American water consumption and the causes of depletion of this essential resource are helping us to understand that the footprint of shale gas development expands indefinitely when measured in water.
Considering that only 1 percent of the earth’s water is drinkable, how we manage water will define our future and the future of the planet. Since 99 percent of that water is groundwater, how we look after our aquifers is the most critical component involved.
