Hydrologic-information needs for oil-shale development, northwestern Colorado
Water-Resources Investigations Report
82-4076
By: O.J. Taylor
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Abstract
Hydrologic information is not adequate for proper development of the large oil-shale reserves of Piceance basin in northwestern Colorado. Exploratory drilling and aquifer testing are needed to define the hydrologic system, to provide wells for aquifer testing, to design mine-drainage techniques, and to explore for additional water supplies. Sampling networks are needed to supply hydrologic data on the quantity and quality of surface water, ground water, and springs. A detailed sampling network is proposed for the White River basin because of expected impacts related to water supplies and waste disposal. Emissions from oil-shale retorts to the atmosphere need additional study because of possible resulting corrosion problems and the destruction of fisheries. Studies of the leachate materials and the stability of disposed retorted shale piles are needed to insure that these materials will not cause problems. Hazards related to in-situ retorts, and the wastes related to oil-shale development in general also need further investigation. (USGS)
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Taylor, O., 1982, Hydrologic-information needs for oil-shale development, northwestern Colorado: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-4076, ix, 101 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri824076.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Hydrologic-information needs for oil-shale development, northwestern Colorado |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 82-4076 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri824076 |
| Year Published | 1982 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | ix, 101 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |