Williston Basin groundwater availability, United States and Canada
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- Document: Report (3.40 MB pdf)
- Related Work: Professional Paper 1841 (18.3 MB pdf) Groundwater availability of the Williston Basin, United States and Canada
- Data Releases:
- USGS data release – Water use data for hydraulic fracturing treatments in the Williston Basin, United States, 2000–2015
- USGS data release – MODFLOW-NWT model of predictive simulations of groundwater response to selected scenarios in the Williston Basin, United States and Canada
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Abstract
The Williston Basin contains important oil and gas resources for the Nation. Freshwater supplies are limited in this semiarid area, and oil and gas development can require large volumes of freshwater. Groundwater is the primary source of water for many water users in the Williston Basin, so to better understand these resources, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) assessed the groundwater availability in this area. The final phase of this assessment included a computer model that simulates how groundwater flows in the aquifer systems and simulates how changes in water use and natural conditions may affect the water resources. These results provide a tool for land and water-resource managers to determine how water can be used for multiple purposes in the Williston Basin. For additional information about this assessment and more in-depth descriptions and results, see Long and others (2018).
Suggested Citation
Thamke, J.N., Long, A.J., and Davis, K.W., 2018, Williston Basin groundwater availability, United States and Canada: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2018-3046, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20183046.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)
Study Area
Table of Contents
- Assessing Groundwater Availability on a National Scale
- The Importance of Groundwater and Energy Reserves in the Williston Basin
- Understanding Groundwater Availability in the Williston Basin
- Where to Find More Information
- References Cited
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Williston Basin groundwater availability, United States and Canada |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2018-3046 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20183046 |
| Year Published | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | WY-MT Water Science Center |
| Description | Report: 4 p.; Data Releases |
| Country | Canada, United States |
| Other Geospatial | Williston Basin |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |