Methane in West Virginia Ground Water

Methane has been found as a dissolved gas in numerous ground-water samples from water wells in West Virginia. Methane (CH4) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can cause oxygen-deficient atmospheres, flammable situations, or explosive environments. This USGS Fact Sheet briefly details the methane in West Virginia Groundwater.

Data and Resources

Field Value
Is NETL associated "\"No\""
Organization "\"U.S. Geological Survey\""
Organization Acronym "\"USGS\""
Publication Date "\"01/01/2006\""
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  • gases
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  • groundwater
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  • methane
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notes Methane has been found as a dissolved gas in numerous ground-water samples from water wells in West Virginia. Methane (CH4) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can cause oxygen-deficient atmospheres, flammable situations, or explosive environments. This USGS Fact Sheet briefly details the methane in West Virginia Groundwater.
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title Methane in West Virginia Ground Water