"Fracking refers to the procedure of creating fractures in rocks and rock formations by injecting fluid into cracks to force them further open, releasing oil and gas." These oils and gases are used to generate electrical power that is necessary throughout everyday life. Fracking does provide a more simple and cheaper way to retrieve these natural oils and gases, but it does have a large effect on the health of communities nearby. This is causing debates that question the process of fracking and whether or not it is endangering the surrounding people and the environment. Fracking does provide an economic advantage for companies, but its disadvantages are also extremely important towards the health of others and the environment."The fracking cocktail includes acids, detergents and poisons that are not regulated by federal laws but can be problematic if they seep into drinking water (Source A)." According to Source A, fracking does "seep into drinking water," …show more content…
"No one yet knows how the enclosed water will behave in the future, since there have not been any long-term studies on the subject, (Source C)." The people effected by the results of fracking are vulnerable to the harmful chemicals unknown to them as well as the effects are unknown. "10 to 20 percent of the wells can have problems with the casing with the cementing around them, as the wells age that value can jump to 20, 30, even 40 percent, (Source D)." According to Source D, the pipes used to frack become weaker with age eventually this will cause more leaks into the environment.Fracking does provide an economic advantage for companies, but its disadvantages are also extremely important towards the health of others and the environment. Fossil fuels can be retrieved through other forms of work that do not affect the environment as greatly as fracking does. Fracking should be discontinue until the leakage of chemicals can be