Study finds bacteriophages could rapidly and cost-effectively treat Permian Basin fracking wastewater.
A new study at the University of Texas at El Paso reveals bacteriophages, highly specific viruses that target specific bacteria, could be a rapid and cost-effective method to treat the 168 billion gallons of wastewater generated annually by the Permian Basin fracking industry. The chemical complexity of the wastewater has made treatment challenging and costly, but researchers believe bacteriophages could help address this issue.
April 30, 2024
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