Advantages Of Fracking
Allen Jacob 5/21/14
601 Chemistry Pd.6
Water is one of the most important and beautiful resources that were given to us by mother nature. We see water as not only a source for survival, but for entertainment and many more advantages as well. In summer there is nothing better than a glass of clean and refreshing water, and not to mention the fun that we have when running around the sprinklers and feeling the coolness of the water. However, do you ever imagine this all not being there anymore? Or imagine not being able to drink water from your own sink, not running around the sprinklers, and let’s not forget the splashing with the water hose? All because of the dangers and risks you run whenever being in contact with water. Now why would your water be dangerous? Well because there is this thing that we call Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” for short. Fracking has its advantages but the risks outweigh the benefits. Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which allows the gas to flow out to the head of the well. Methanol, BTEX compounds, Diesel fuel, Lead …show more content…
Gas companies want to drill wells into the Marcellus Shale, which is New York’s main source of water, where the water that New York is known for comes from. The water they need to live can be contaminated with harmful chemicals and exposure to it can cause many fatal injuries and possibly death. Inhalation may cause serious lung damage and contact with eyes can lead to a total loss of vision. Based on my knowledge of fracking we to guarantee safety from this water contamination we can fight back and protest against fracking. Fracking is not safe and is harmful to the environment and the people can be greatly affected by
601 Chemistry Pd.6
Water is one of the most important and beautiful resources that were given to us by mother nature. We see water as not only a source for survival, but for entertainment and many more advantages as well. In summer there is nothing better than a glass of clean and refreshing water, and not to mention the fun that we have when running around the sprinklers and feeling the coolness of the water. However, do you ever imagine this all not being there anymore? Or imagine not being able to drink water from your own sink, not running around the sprinklers, and let’s not forget the splashing with the water hose? All because of the dangers and risks you run whenever being in contact with water. Now why would your water be dangerous? Well because there is this thing that we call Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” for short. Fracking has its advantages but the risks outweigh the benefits. Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which allows the gas to flow out to the head of the well. Methanol, BTEX compounds, Diesel fuel, Lead …show more content…
Gas companies want to drill wells into the Marcellus Shale, which is New York’s main source of water, where the water that New York is known for comes from. The water they need to live can be contaminated with harmful chemicals and exposure to it can cause many fatal injuries and possibly death. Inhalation may cause serious lung damage and contact with eyes can lead to a total loss of vision. Based on my knowledge of fracking we to guarantee safety from this water contamination we can fight back and protest against fracking. Fracking is not safe and is harmful to the environment and the people can be greatly affected by