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BMP ID: 6196
Title: Inject produced water underground to prevent surface subsidence
Text: "Injection for Hydrological Purposes: Surface Subsidence: Land subsidence control is achieved by injecting water into an underground formation to maintain fluid pressure and avoid compaction."
Source Publication Name: Produced Water Management Information System
Citation Section: Technology Descriptions: Fact Sheet - Injection for Hydrological Purposes
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Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
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Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Argonne National Laboratory
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Alternate Contact: National Energy Technology Laboratory
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Categories: Water Quantity and Rights
Land Surface Disturbance
Location: General / Federal
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Date Entered: 2009-08-19 14:25 UTC
Last Updated: 2010-02-21 12:19 UTC