How can fracking impact water quality?(1 point)
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Methane leaks make the water supply flammable.
Methane leaks make the water supply flammable.
Power pumps drain water from rivers and reservoirs.
Power pumps drain water from rivers and reservoirs.
Smelting releases toxic metals into the water supply.
Smelting releases toxic metals into the water supply.
The heated water becomes unfit for consumption.
- Methane leaks from fracking operations can contaminate groundwater, making it flammable and unsafe for consumption.
- Power pumps used in fracking operations can lead to the depletion of local water sources, such as rivers and reservoirs.
- Smelting processes associated with fracking can release toxic metals into the water supply, impacting water quality.
- The water used in fracking operations can become heated and contaminated with chemicals, rendering it unfit for consumption.