Chemical Fingerprints to Assess the Effects of Geothermal Development on Water Quality in Imperial Valley
- Key words
- Environmental; USA; California; Imperial; Water Quality; Brine Chemistry
- Location
- California; Imperial Valley
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1978
- Session
- Environmental aspects; Water quality; Laws and regulations;
- Language
- English
Abstract
A two year baseline water quality study in Imperial Valley, together with newly available brine chemistry data, has led us to propose a minimum list of chemicals that should be measured in future monitoring programs to ensure that geothermal development does not adversely affect water quality.
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