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Industrial Water Use

 
 

Industrial use of water in WyomingÆs Platte River Basin consists of approximately 75 percent groundwater use and 25 percent surface water use. Industrial water use within the Guernsey to State Line subbasin is classified as miscellaneous by the Wyoming State EngineerÆs Office (SEO). The Guernsey to State Line subbasin uses the least amount of water for industrial purposes of the seven subbasins of the Platte River Basin.

 
 


The Platte River Basin Plan is a planning tool developed for the Wyoming Water Development Office. It presents estimated current and estimated future uses of water in WyomingÆs Platte River Basin. The Plan is not used to determine compliance with or administration of state law, federal law, court decrees, interstate compacts, or interstate agreements.
Wyoming Water Development Commission
6920 Yellowtail Road
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Ph. (307) 777-7626
Fax (307) 777-6819