❓ A Western Australian parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the hydraulic fracturing of the Woodada-Deep-1 well, inquiring about the depth, frequency, and water usage of the fracking activities, including the use of potable water. The answer provides specific details on these aspects.
AnsweredQoN 6060Legislative Council
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I refer to the recent hydraulic fracturing of the Woodada-Deep-1 well, and I ask —
(1) At what range of depths did the hydraulic fracturing activity take place?
(2) How many times was this well fracked?
(3) How many litres of water were used for each fracking activity carried out in this well?
(4) Was potable water used for any of the fracking activities?
(5) If yes to (4), how many litres of potable water were used?
(1) At what range of depths did the hydraulic fracturing activity take place?
(2) How many times was this well fracked?
(3) How many litres of water were used for each fracking activity carried out in this well?
(4) Was potable water used for any of the fracking activities?
(5) If yes to (4), how many litres of potable water were used?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 October 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
27 days
1. 2 283 - 2 425 metres.
2. Twice.
3. 2 199 kilolitres.
4. Yes, the above volume was sourced from two existing water bores.
Note: the Department of Water issues licences to take water under the
Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914
.
5. 2 199 kilolitres.
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2. Twice.
3. 2 199 kilolitres.
4. Yes, the above volume was sourced from two existing water bores.
Note: the Department of Water issues licences to take water under the
Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914
.
5. 2 199 kilolitres.
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