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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:
- Bounding Coordinates:
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -115.13
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -110
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 58.3
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 54.88
- Keywords:
- Theme:
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
      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
      Place_Keyword: 73m
      Place_Keyword: 74d
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      Place_Keyword: 74l
      Place_Keyword: 83o
      Place_Keyword: 83p
      Place_Keyword: 84a
      Place_Keyword: 84b
      Place_Keyword: 84g
      Place_Keyword: 84h
      Place_Keyword: 84i
      Place_Keyword: 84j
      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
      Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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- 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)
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
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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
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- 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
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        Publication_Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
        Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey
      Online_Linkage: https://ags.aer.ca
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          Contact_Person: AGS Information Manager
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          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
        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_Type: mailing and physical
          Address: Alberta Energy Regulator
          Address: 2th Floor, Twin Atria Building
          Address: 4999-98 Avenue NW
          City: Edmonton
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          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.
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