Is there potential for saline water and how will Santos test for salinity?
The volume and quality of water extracted from coal seams varies and can only be quantified after exploration and appraisal testing. Saline water (containing >30 000ppm dissolved salt) is unlikely. During exploration, CSG water is being tested by accredited water laboratories to determine salinity and the presence of a variety of elements and compounds. Santos will be building on groundwater data held by the NSW Department of Water and Energy and other government authorities.
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