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    Citation:
      Citation_Information:

        Originator: Alberta Energy Regulator

        Originator: Alberta Geological Survey

        Originator: Rubin, A. D.

        Originator: Brinsky, J.

        Originator: Welsh, B.

        Publication_Date: 2025

        Title: Distribution of Hydraulic Head in the Wabiskaw Hydrostratigraphic Unit

        Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
        Series_Information:

          Series_Name: Map

          Issue_Identification: MAP 650
        Publication_Information:

          Publication_Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

          Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey

        Other_Citation_Details: ISBN: 978-1-4601-5715-2

        Online_Linkage: https://ags.aer.ca/publications/all-publications/map-650
    Description:

      Abstract: This map depicts the distribution of hydraulic head in groundwater in the Wabiskaw hydrostratigraphic unit (HSU). The map is a result of an empirical Bayesian kriging technique using representative hydraulic head values calculated from drillstem test pressures and static water level data from monitoring wells.

The distribution of hydraulic head was mapped at a regional scale using many years of data, thus providing a good indication of regional hydraulic head within the unit rather than site-specific values. The uncertainty of prediction is depicted on an inset map, which shows the residual values (predicted value minus measured value) plotted at each location to indicate where underprediction and overprediction occurs. Three additional inset maps show the location of tests removed during the Cumulative Interference Index (CII) process, the location of total dissolved solids data in the Wabiskaw HSU, and the source of the data points used to create the Wabiskaw hydraulic head map, respectively. The geometry and variable thickness of the Wabiskaw HSU are illustrated on schematic cross-sections. The regional lithostratigraphy and hydrostratigraphy of the Wabiskaw HSU and overlying and underlying units are highlighted in a table.

      Purpose: To provide a general understanding of the distribution of hydraulic head in groundwater within the Wabiskaw HSU. This is a regional-scale map and it is not intended for local-scale analysis.

      Supplemental_Information: Language: In English;
    Time_Period_of_Content:
      Time Period Information:
        Single Date/Time:

          Calendar_Date: 2015

    Currentness_Reference: ground condition
  Status:

    Progress: Complete

    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
  Spatial Domain:
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      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -115.13

      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -110

      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 58.3

      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 54.88
  Keywords:
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      Theme_Keyword: clearwater formation

      Theme_Keyword: geology

      Theme_Keyword: groundwater chemistry

      Theme_Keyword: hydraulic head

      Theme_Keyword: hydrogeology

      Theme_Keyword: oil sand

      Theme_Keyword: potentiometric surface

      Theme_Keyword: total dissolved solids

      Theme_Keyword: wabiskaw member
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      Place_Keyword: 73l

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      Place_Keyword: 74d

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      Place_Keyword: alberta

      Place_Keyword: athabasca river

      Place_Keyword: calling lake

      Place_Keyword: canada

      Place_Keyword: fort mcmurray

      Place_Keyword: northeast alberta

  Access_Constraints: Public

  Use_Constraints: Acknowledgement of the Alberta Energy Regulator / Alberta Geological Survey as the originator/source of this information is required as described in the Open Government License - Alberta.
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        Contact_Organization: Alberta Geological Survey

        Contact_Person: AGS Information Manager

      Contact_Position: AGS Information Manager
      Contact_Address:

        Address_Type: mailing and physical

        Address: Alberta Energy Regulator

        Address: 2th Floor, Twin Atria Building

        Address: 4999-98 Avenue NW

        City: Edmonton

        State_or_Province: Alberta

        Postal_Code: T6B 2X3

        Country: Canada

      Contact_Voice_Telephone: (780) 638-4491

      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (780) 422-1459

      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: AGS-Info@aer.ca

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  Cross_Reference:
    Citation_Information:

      Originator: Alberta Energy Regulator

      Originator: Alberta Geological Survey

      Originator: Rubin, A. D.

      Originator: Brinsky, J.

      Originator: Welsh, B.

      Publication_Date: 2025

      Title: Distribution of Hydraulic Head in the Wabiskaw Hydrostratigraphic Unit (tabular data, tab-delimited format)

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        Series_Name: Digital Data

        Issue_Identification: DIG 2024-0006
      Publication_Information:

        Publication_Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

        Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey

      Online_Linkage: https://ags.aer.ca
  Cross_Reference:
    Citation_Information:

      Originator: Alberta Energy Regulator

      Originator: Alberta Geological Survey

      Originator: Rubin, A. D.

      Originator: Brinsky, J.

      Originator: Welsh, B.

      Publication_Date: 2025

      Title: Distribution of Hydraulic Head in the Wabiskaw Hydrostratigraphic Unit (gridded data, ASCII format)

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        Series_Name: Digital Data

        Issue_Identification: DIG 2024-0007
      Publication_Information:

        Publication_Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

        Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey

      Online_Linkage: https://ags.aer.ca
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          Address: Alberta Energy Regulator

          Address: 2th Floor, Twin Atria Building

          Address: 4999-98 Avenue NW

          City: Edmonton

          State_or_Province: Alberta

          Postal_Code: T6B 2X3

          Country: Canada

        Contact_Voice_Telephone: (780) 638-4491

        Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (780) 422-1459

        Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: AGS-Info@aer.ca

        Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Distribution_Liability: The Alberta Energy Regulator / Alberta Geological Survey (AER/AGS) licenses this information under the Open Government License - Alberta. Any references to proprietary software in our documentation, and/or any use of proprietary data formats in our releases, do not constitute endorsement by the AER/AGS of any manufacturer's product.
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          Contact_Person: AGS Information Manager

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          Address: Alberta Energy Regulator

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          Address: 4999-98 Avenue NW

          City: Edmonton

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          Postal_Code: T6B 2X3

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        Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: AGS-Info@aer.ca

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