http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue
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Borehole Purpose
Borehole Purpose
Purposes for which a borehole was drilled.
Purposes for which a borehole was drilled.
EXAMPLE: mineral exploration, water pumping, site evaluation, stratigraphic research, etc.
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http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/geologicalSurvey
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geological survey
geological survey
General examination of an area's geological entities.
General examination of an area's geological entities.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/explorationExploitationRawMaterial
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exploration and exploitation of raw material
exploration and exploitation of raw material
The discovery and identification of mineral resources, including the assessment of their importance and the evaluation of their economic potential.
The discovery and identification of mineral resources, including the assessment of their importance and the evaluation of their economic potential.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/hydrocarbonProduction
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hydrocarbon production
hydrocarbon production
Production of petroleum oil and/or gas.
Production of petroleum oil and/or gas.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/hydrocarbonExploration
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hydrocarbon exploration
hydrocarbon exploration
Exploration in an unproved area to test for a new field, a new pay, a deeper reservoir, or a shallower reservoir.
Exploration in an unproved area to test for a new field, a new pay, a deeper reservoir, or a shallower reservoir.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/hydrocarbonAppraisal
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hydrocarbon appraisal
hydrocarbon appraisal
Assessment of characteristics of a proven hydrocarbon accumulation.
Assessment of characteristics of a proven hydrocarbon accumulation.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/geothermalEnergy
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geothermal energy, geothermal heat exchangers
geothermal energy, geothermal heat exchangers
Exploration pertaining to the utilization of geothermal energy resources and design of geothermal heat pumps.
Exploration pertaining to the utilization of geothermal energy resources and design of geothermal heat pumps.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/heatStorage
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heat storage
heat storage
Well to enable the underground to be used for heat storage.
Well to enable the underground to be used for heat storage.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/mineralExplorationExtraction
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mineral exploration and extraction
mineral exploration and extraction
Well drilled for the purpose of locating and/or extracting mineral resources from the subsurface, usually through the injection and/or extraction of mineral bearing fluids.
Well drilled for the purpose of locating and/or extracting mineral resources from the subsurface, usually through the injection and/or extraction of mineral bearing fluids.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/explorationExploitationNonmetallicMineralDeposits
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exploration and exploitation of nonmetallic mineral deposits
exploration and exploitation of nonmetallic mineral deposits
Prospecting with regard to the availability and planning for excavation of nonmetallic mineral deposits, mainly for construction purposes, building stones, cement and ceramic or glass industry.
Prospecting with regard to the availability and planning for excavation of nonmetallic mineral deposits, mainly for construction purposes, building stones, cement and ceramic or glass industry.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/explorationExploitationEnergyResources
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exploration and exploitation of energy resources
exploration and exploitation of energy resources
Examination of the subsurface with regard to the availability of fossil energy resources and planning the extraction thereof.
Examination of the subsurface with regard to the availability of fossil energy resources and planning the extraction thereof.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/disposal
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disposal
disposal
A well, often a depleted oil or gas well, into which waste fluids can be injected for safe disposal.
A well, often a depleted oil or gas well, into which waste fluids can be injected for safe disposal.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/explorationNaturalUndergroundStorage
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exploration of natural underground storage space
exploration of natural underground storage space
Examination of the subsurface's ability to store various materials.
Examination of the subsurface's ability to store various materials.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/waterSupply
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water supply
water supply
Water supply in general.
Water supply in general.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/drinkingWaterSupply
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drinking water supply
drinking water supply
Well construction for drinking water.
Well construction for drinking water.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/industrialWaterSupply
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industrial water supply
industrial water supply
Well construction for industrial water supply.
Well construction for industrial water supply.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/aquaculture
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aquaculture
aquaculture
To supply water to aquaculture purposes.
To supply water to aquaculture purposes.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/irrigation
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irrigation
irrigation
Well construction for irrigation purposes.
Well construction for irrigation purposes.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/emergencyWaterSupply
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emergency water supply
emergency water supply
Well construction for emergency water supply.
Well construction for emergency water supply.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/contingencyWaterSupply
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contingency water supply
contingency water supply
Stand-by water supply in case of water deficiency.
Stand-by water supply in case of water deficiency.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/geophysicalSurvey
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geophysical survey
geophysical survey
Examination of the subsurface's geophysical properties.
Examination of the subsurface's geophysical properties.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/shotHole
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shot hole
shot hole
In connection with seismic surveys explosives are loaded into shot holes.
In connection with seismic surveys explosives are loaded into shot holes.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/flowingShot
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flowing shot
flowing shot
A flowing shot hole is a drilled hole for seismic purposes that has entered an underground water source that has sufficient pressure to cause the hole to "overflow".
A flowing shot hole is a drilled hole for seismic purposes that has entered an underground water source that has sufficient pressure to cause the hole to "overflow".
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/hydrogeologicalSurvey
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hydrogeological survey, water management
hydrogeological survey, water management
Examination of groundwater flow, the chemical properties of ground water, and transport of particles, solutes, and energy, as well as the management of the sustainable use of ground water resources.
Examination of groundwater flow, the chemical properties of ground water, and transport of particles, solutes, and energy, as well as the management of the sustainable use of ground water resources.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/geotechnicalSurvey
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geotechnical survey, construction site characterization
geotechnical survey, construction site characterization
Geotechnical investigations performed to obtain information on the physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions.
Geotechnical investigations performed to obtain information on the physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/geochemicalSurvey
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geochemical survey, analyses
geochemical survey, analyses
Examination of chemical properties of the rock formation and /or the porosity fluids.
Examination of chemical properties of the rock formation and /or the porosity fluids.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/pedologicalSurvey
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pedological survey
pedological survey
Investigation to characterize types of soils.
Investigation to characterize types of soils.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/environmentalMonitoring
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environmental monitoring
environmental monitoring
Groundwater chemistry and groundwater level is monitored.
Groundwater chemistry and groundwater level is monitored.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/pollutionMonitoring
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pollution monitoring
pollution monitoring
Monitoring of known pollution sites.
Monitoring of known pollution sites.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/waterQualityMonitoring
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water quality monitoring
water quality monitoring
Monitoring to assess the nature and distribution of pollutants and contaminants in groundwater; the nature and distribution of naturally occurring chemical constituents; subsurface hydrologic conditions, and hydraulic properties of strata as they relate to pollutant and contaminant movement.
Monitoring to assess the nature and distribution of pollutants and contaminants in groundwater; the nature and distribution of naturally occurring chemical constituents; subsurface hydrologic conditions, and hydraulic properties of strata as they relate to pollutant and contaminant movement.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/groundwaterLevelMonitoring
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groundwater level monitoring
groundwater level monitoring
Construction of a gauge for recording groundwater level changes.
Construction of a gauge for recording groundwater level changes.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/dewatering
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dewatering
dewatering
Dewatering is the removal of water from solid material or soil by wet classification, centrifugation, filtration, or similar solid-liquid separation processes. Removing or draining water from a riverbed, construction site, caisson, or mine shaft, by pumping or evaporation.
Dewatering is the removal of water from solid material or soil by wet classification, centrifugation, filtration, or similar solid-liquid separation processes. Removing or draining water from a riverbed, construction site, caisson, or mine shaft, by pumping or evaporation.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/mitigation
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mitigation
mitigation
Lowering of the groundwater level to prevent the groundwater table to reach polluted sites.
Lowering of the groundwater level to prevent the groundwater table to reach polluted sites.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/remediation
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remediation
remediation
Remediation in general. The removal of pollution or contaminants from groundwater, soil and other rock
Remediation in general. The removal of pollution or contaminants from groundwater, soil and other rock
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/thermalCleaning
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sparging, thermal cleaning
sparging, thermal cleaning
A kind of remediation. In situ cleaning of soil using heat, steam.
A kind of remediation. In situ cleaning of soil using heat, steam.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/BoreholePurposeValue/recharge
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recharge
recharge
(a) Aquifer Recharge Wells: Used to recharge depleted aquifers by injecting water from a variety of sources such as lakes, streams, domestic wastewater treatment plants, other aquifers, etc. (b) Saline Water Intrusion Barrier Wells: Used to inject water into fresh water aquifers to prevent intrusion of salt water into fresh water aquifers. (c) Subsidence Control Wells: Used to inject fluids into a non-oil or gas-producing zone to reduce or eliminate subsidence associated with overdraft of fresh water.
(a) Aquifer Recharge Wells: Used to recharge depleted aquifers by injecting water from a variety of sources such as lakes, streams, domestic wastewater treatment plants, other aquifers, etc. (b) Saline Water Intrusion Barrier Wells: Used to inject water into fresh water aquifers to prevent intrusion of salt water into fresh water aquifers. (c) Subsidence Control Wells: Used to inject fluids into a non-oil or gas-producing zone to reduce or eliminate subsidence associated with overdraft of fresh water.