USGS U.S. Produced Waters Database
Detailed Description
The USGS U.S. Produced Waters Database is an important tool for understanding the potential for recovering valuable commodities, including lithium, during oil and gas production. This map shows the locations of more than 6500 measurements of lithium concentration in oil and gas wastewaters.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Map created by USGS staff to be used in feature story.
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