The Pagosa Springs Project--The First Permitted Geothermal Wells in Colorado
- Key words
- Colorado; Pagosa Springs; Glenwood Springs; Geology; Hydrology; Geophysics; Geothermometer; Permits
- Location
- Pagosa Springs, Colorado; Glenwood Springs, Colorado
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1978
- Session
- Direct use; Exploration; Permitting; Geological surveys; Geo
- Language
- English
Abstract
The geothermal at two areas in Colorado-Pagosa Springs and Glenwood Springs are being explored and developed for direct application uses. At the first site, Pagosa Springs, any thermal waters developed will primarily be used to heat a new high school complex. Geological, hydrogeological, geophysical, and geothermometer studies were done in the region to fully delineate the reservoir. It was determined that the reservoir encompasses some 4 sq. kilometers and may have a temperature of 125°C.
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