Evaluating the Feasibility of Using Produced Water from Oil and Natural Gas Production to Address Water Scarcity in California’s Central Valley
The current California drought has reduced freshwater availability, creating tensions between water users across the state. Although over 518 million m 3 of water were produced during fossil fuel production in California in 2014, the majority was disposed into Class II injection wells. There...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-12-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/12/1318 |