GENERAL PROVISIONS›CHAPTER 12. Earthquake Preparedness 2810-2815›ARTICLE 3. Well Stimulation 3150-3161

§ 3159

California Public Resources Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · California

“Flowback fluid” means the fluid recovered from the treated well before the commencement of oil and gas production from that well following a well stimulation treatment. The flowback fluid may include materials of any phase.

(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 313, Sec. 2. (SB 4) Effective January 1, 2014.)

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