Abstract: An artesian aquifer was intersected during the geothermal exploration drill program at the edge of the Jarvis River Valley north of Haines Junction (Figures 1 and 2). The well is producing an estimated 40 gallons per minute. The flow is completely controlled by piping the flow to a large area of willows in the Jarvis River Valley about 200 m from the Jarvis River channel (Figure 3). Environmental personnel from EBA, YEC and the Lands office of the CAFN have inspected the site. Site operations meet the conditions of the land use permit and there are no immediate environmental concerns. Water analysis of the aquifer indicates that the chemical signature is essentially identical to the warm springs (Appendix A).

Authors: EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.

Keywords: geothermal

NTS Mapsheet(s): 115A

Citation: EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., 2009. Discovery of Artesian Aquifer 30 km North of Haines Junction during the Geothermal Exploration Drill Program - W23101159.023, Whitehorse, YT

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