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New recycling solution treats Marcellus Shale flowback frac water

A new joint partnership is announced to provide a solution to environmental issues surrounding treatment of mineral-laden brackish water from Marcellus Shale drilling. A partnership between Casella Waste Systems Inc., Rutland VT and Altela Inc., privately held water desalination company in Albuquerque NM forms Casella-Altela Regional Environmental Services LLC. Read more

New Mexico Business Weekly -  Shale-gas water provides new business for Altela

Altela Inc. is gearing up for a wave of demand for water-cleansing services in the northeastern U.S.’ shale-gas Marcellus Basin. The Albuquerque company, which uses proprietary technology to purify industrial water, set up its first plant this year to treat shale-gas water in Williamsport, PA. Read more