[MargaretR]

http://www.schistehappens.com/A%20Do...20the%20UK.pdf
extract -

"6. There is no need to transport water to the site as the UK has lots of sea, big rivers and bountiful natural springs etc.

(response)
Fracking uses millions of gallons of water for each and every well. Much of England is already suffering from serious water shortages in the summer, and it is starting to become a year - round problem . Water conservation is a priority for central government. Local authorities also have water saving high on their stated list of priorities. To contaminate untold millions of gallons of wholesome water under these circumstances is simply unjustifiable. And then to return it to the aquifers is doubly irresponsible.
As for using sea water, salt water is simply no good for fracking."


PS Singapore has a water importation arrangement with Malaysia which lasts for several years yet. The rush is on to build more waste water recycling facilities but in the small land area you have this must impact on 'quality of life'