| Title | Geothermal Water Use: Requirements and Potential Effects |
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| Authors | Driscoll, J.P.& Middlemis, H. |
| Year | 2011 |
| Conference | Australian Geothermal Energy Conference |
| Keywords | Water Use, Engineered Geothermal Systems, Hot Sedimentary Aquifers, Low Enthalpy Systems, Ground Source Heat Pumps |
| Abstract | Geothermal projects require access to water during development and operation. Some current geothermal exploration and development activity is in areas of low water supply potential and/or high water demand. The National Water Commission contracted Hot Dry Rocks and RPS Aquaterra to consider water use implications relating specifically to the geothermal industry. This extended abstract provides a summary of water requirements by various geothermal operations, and potential effects on water resources. |