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The question has been brought up about whether or not reused water from oil fields is safe. There have been tests conducted and high levels of acetone and methylene chlorine have been found in the wastewater. Both of these are toxic to humans and it is unclear whether or not them being in plants can be harmful. It is necessary to know what is in the water that is being fed to our food so that we can be sure that we are not poisoning ourselves or any animal that might get their hands on it.
The fact that the water is not purified after its reuse from coming from the oil plants is a great concern to me because it could not only kill humans, but destroy the environment even more. With the toxic water being used, plants could die and more of the environment on Earth will be destroyed or the plants might be thrown out if they are not healthy and other creatures might eat them themselves and die which would also impact the environment. I am angry that the oil companies did were not moved by the fact that they could kill people and animals be reusing their water and I am confused at why they don’t reuse that water to continue fracking like they want to.
I think it is quite scary that this water is reused. instead it should be used for purposes thatarent related to human consumption. or, use of water for oil could be limited because both damage the environment
I think reusing waste water from oil fields for agriculture is a very bad idea. There are numerous toxins in the water which could have major consequences on the the health of the consumers of these crops. Do you know of any case in which the waste water has been used on crops that have entered the supermarket?
How long would it take to get conclusive results on the affects of this reused water? If the dangers are likely then it should definetly be halted until better information is discovered