| Title | The Pagosa Springs Project--The First Permitted Geothermal Wells in Colorado |
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| Authors | Pearl, Richard Howard; Galloway, Michael J.; Dick, Jay D. |
| Year | 1978 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Colorado; Pagosa Springs; Glenwood Springs; Geology; Hydrology; Geophysics; Geothermometer; Permits |
| 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. |