Boise Geothermal Project
- Key words
- Direct use; District heating systems; Space conditioning; Idaho; USA; Exploration; Geologic; Geophysics; Geophysical surveys; Hydrology; Reservoir rock
- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1977
- Session
- Direct use; District heating/cooling; Space heating/cooling;
- Language
- English
Abstract
Utilization of geothermal waters for space heating in the Boise area has a long and successful history. In 1890 enterprising men sought to develop the springs so wells were drilled and the water piped to what was then one of the world's largest natural hot mineral water natatoriums. Shortly after the natatorium was completed the hot water lines were extended down Warm Springs Avenue to begin heating homes. The heating of these homes has been continuous since the system was started. Past history and recent geologic, geophysical and hydrological information indicate there is a capable geothermal reservoir in the area near Boise, Idaho.
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