Fracking a tiny amount of oil in each state is harmful to the environment. It's unnecessary. The USA has concentrations of oil that can be fracked in western Texas. And finds in Alaska. Fracking in all areas where water can be effected should be illegal.
Fracking in the areas where huge oil deposits are waiting to be extracted is sometimes not even necessary. In some cases as much as 80% of the oil discovered doesn't need to be fracked. A lower level of chemicals can be used in these areas also, that causes less environmental damage. Very little water is contaminated in the process. If any. Spills from existing pipelines actually pose more hazard to the water supplies than fracking in major fields.
Fracking can lead to water contamination if the wells are not properly constructed or existing wells are damaged and leaks occur in the process through the casings of the walls of the well sites.
Fracking in any location being allowed by the government is a very bad idea. And stricter laws to protect the environment are necessary. In the case of Utah, it is known that oil reserves set under some national park sites. This oil is not available to states and does not need to be fracked anyway.
Protecting drinking water, farms, animals, the environment, should not be a matter of playing political games. Fracking should be outlawed except in areas of major production.
The options in major field operations would be better for the states that want to allow fracking in small operations in sensitive areas. It's not necessary to jeopardize the water and health of living things for a small amount of revenue.
The state of Utah can set up operations in major oil fields and generate profits from extractions just like any other company or investor.
Be smart. Don't pollute your state when you can make more money in a location of a major find of oil such as western Texas or Alaska.
Fracking has caused damage to the environment. It needs to be regulated. Controlled fracking means better public safety and less pollution, better health and a cleaner environment to leave the next generations.
Do the right thing. Invest wisely. Operate in the desired locations. Don't pollute for the reason of making very little money.
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