When private well owners notice odors, discoloration, bubbling water, or unexplained health concerns, nearby oil and gas activity may seem like the obvious cause. A peer-reviewed study coauthored by Medusa Analytical partners Dr. Zacariah Hildenbrand and Dr. Kevin Schug shows why proper source attribution requires a broader, step-by-step scientific investigation.
Produced water reuse could transform Texas water management, but important scientific questions remain. Learn what lawmakers, regulators, industry, and the public should be asking before expanding water reuse.
Learn how microbial communities influence produced water treatment, infrastructure, and reuse. Discover the science behind bacteria in oilfield wastewater and emerging treatment technologies.