As(V) and Se(VI) in high-salinity flowback water was effectively removed by ZVI.
As(V) removal was less susceptible to ionic strength variations than Se(V).
Competing anions in groundwater and stormwater caused insignificant desorption.
As(V) and Se(VI) competition depended on their molar ratio and ZVI surface sites.
Surface characteristics of ZVI were unaffected by molar ratio and dissolved oxygen.