Characteristics and Applications of Big Sandy River, Glenwood Springs, and Dotsero Springs Waters in Energy Development

摘要

The Bureau of Reclamation is conducting studies to find methods for preventing high salinity point source waters from entering the Colorado River. There are three point sources that contribute a combined salt load of 344 700 metric tons per year. Big Sandy River contributes 117 900 metric tons per year, Glenwood Springs contribute 163 300 metric tons per year, and Dotsero Springs contribute 63 500 metric tons per year. Water analyses of the three saline point sources were made and the water was used in simulating coal slurry transport by pipeline. This study has confirmed some aspects of the proposed methods for disposal of these waters (deep well injection or by use in energy development).