This collection includes rock cuttings primarily from public and private water wells. Public water supplies are required to submit cuttings while private well cuttings are received on a voluntary basis. The cuttings are collected in partnership with water well drillers, but also oil/gas companies, mineral companies, geotechnical firms, and other partners.
Summary
This collection includes rock cuttings primarily from public and private water wells. Public water supplies are required to submit cuttings while private well cuttings are received on a voluntary basis. The cuttings are collected in partnership with water well drillers, but also oil/gas companies, mineral companies, geotechnical firms, and other partners.