Prospects for Managed Underground Storage of Recoverable Water

Growing demands for water in many parts of the nation are fueling the search for new approaches to sustainable water management, including how best to store water. Society has historically relied on dams and reservoirs, but problems such as high evaporation rates and a lack of suitable land for dam construction are driving interest in the prospect of storing water underground. Managed underground storage should be considered a valuable tool in a water manager's portfolio, although it poses its own unique challenges that need to be addressed through research and regulatory measures. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Overview of Managed Underground Storage Systems3 Hydrogeological Considerations4 Water Quality Considerations5 Legal, Economic, and Other Institutional Considerations6 Project Development, Monitoring and Management7 Managed Underground Storage in A Water Resource Systems ContextAcronyms and GlossaryAppendixesAppendix A: Physical, Chemical, and Microbiological Constituents of MUS WatersAppendix B: Committee Biographical Information