Water Management Options
The water produced by CBNG development will be sent to agreed-upon management sites on the property. These must conform to regulatory guidelines. Most water may be discharged into drainages including off-channel reservoirs, in-channel ponds and stock tanks.

An in-channel drainage refers to an established drainage and is part of the natural topography. An off-channel drainage is created to hold produced water. The types, locations and sizes of these reservoirs and ponds are generally included in the surface owner agreement according to regulatory guidelines and by what works best for the landowner's use.

Depending on the soils and the quality of the water produced, the reservoir may be lined with plastic or clay plating to prevent seepage into the ground. It may be necessary to properly identify appropriate soil types and adding soil or water amendments if the produced water will be used for irrigation purposes. The addition of gypsum (a form of calcium) and sulfur is currently being practiced with much success.