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Exploring Geotextile Varieties: Taking a Closer Look at Their Roles in Road Construction
This article will examine the distinctive realm of woven geotextiles.
Introduction to Slit Film Woven Geotextiles
In civil engineering and road construction, innovative solutions are constantly needed to enhance performance
Options for Dealing with the Water Stored in Frac Pits
Frac pits may be designed with care and covered with liners warrantied to last decades
What Makes Frac Pits More Challenging Than Other Fracking Ponds?
Hydraulic fracturing sites often have half a dozen or more unique types of ponds and pits
Selecting the Right Liner Material for Frac Pits
Selecting the right liner material is important for every pond, impoundment, and other water-holding area.
Recycling and Treating Produced Water
With millions of gallons of fresh water going into each hydraulic fracturing well, it’s no wonder that hundreds of thousands of gallons can come back out.
How to Keep Produced Water and Other Frac Byproducts from Affecting the Local Environment
It’s well-known that produced water, in particular, can have negative effects on the water and soil surrounding the oil field.
What are Frac Pits and Ponds?
The hydraulic fracturing work site is often full of various basins, pits, and ponds to hold fluids and other materials close to the active well pads.
Top Questions About Hydraulic Fracturing
According to the IPAA, there are about 1.7 million fracked oil and gas wells in the U.S. as of 2021
Considering Pros and Cons of Fracking
Industry representatives like to highlight new jobs and the associated economic growth in nearby communities brought by new shale development
Managing Fracking Waste
The rapid expansion of unconventional oil and gas extraction has been credited with achieving actual energy independence for the US
What is Flowback Water?
There are already well publicized concerns by citizens groups and environmentalists about chemicals in fracking fluid
The Frenzy Over Fracking Fluid
There are many detractors of hydraulic fracturing, just as there are many detractors for coal mining
Fracking the Well
Starting off, building a well for a shale deposit looks a lot like building a regular well.
Economics of Fracking in Oil & Gas Production
The supply of oil and natural gas embedded in the Earth is still very large, yet it is finite.
The Ecology of a Fish Stocking Pond
The intent of a stocking pond is to have an environment that is as conducive as possible for fish growth and survival
Ecosystem Importance in a Fish Stocking Pond
A balanced ecosystem is key to a thriving, long-lasting, fish stocking pond.
How Many Fish Should be Stocked in a Pond?
The number of fish depends on the size of the pond.
What Are the Most Common Pond Stocking Fish?
A great deal of study has gone into the recommendations for fish to stock in a private pond.
Pond Management Concerns
You may also want to introduce minnows and/or catfish to your pond.
Evaluating Your Fish Stocking Pond Habitat
The long-term success of a fish stocking pond depends on the relationships established between the fish and the pond habitat.
How to Create a Natural-looking Pond with a Liner
Not all lining material is created equal. Although pre-shaped rigid liners exist, they are not normally what you would choose for your fish stocking pond.
The Basics of Building a Fish Stocking Pond
A fish stocking pond can be as basic as a large metal drum filled with water and a few plants
So, You Want to Build Your Own Fish Stocking Pond
Fish stocking ponds planned for private land are routinely regulated by state and municipal authorities.