Produced Water Treatment and Beneficial Use Information Center

Introduction to Beneficial Use of Produced Water

Beneficial Use refers to the use of produced water from an oil or gas well for a secondary purpose that has a positive value. Potential beneficial use options for produced water include domestic, livestock watering, industrial, commercial, agriculture irrigation, fisheries and wildlife maintenance and enhancement, recreation, fire protection, dust suppression, and more.

Through the following links you will be able to learn more about the source and nature of produced water from coalbed methane, the different beneficial uses of produced water, and the reasons behind current and future beneficial use of produced water.