Gas chromatography is one potential way of understanding this crisis a bit more. It acts as a better separator and analyzer of compounds that don't have to go through the environmentally damaging process described in the aforementioned. Hydrophilic and hydrophobic compositions would be the main variables while the means of measurement would be Gasoline Range Organics/Diesel Range Organics (GRO/DRO). In doing so, we can have a rapid identification of spilled materials for preliminary measures (e.g. computer automation). 

This acts as a means of predicting the transformations of consequences that come with fracking. Better engineering techniques and treatment can also arise, and overall, oil and gas can be extracted much more sustainably. Sure treatment challenges may arise as each mode differs between each sample of flow back water, for example. Spills are also pretty prevalent. But when looking at the long run, these minor consequences are far better than the life threatening ones that might arise. Scientific technology and means of analysis is sure to combat this.