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).
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Title | Williston Basin groundwater availability, United States and Canada |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20183046 |
| Authors | Joanna N. Thamke, Andrew J. Long, Kyle W. Davis |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 2018-3046 |
| Index ID | fs20183046 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | WY-MT Water Science Center |
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