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Class III injection wells are used to inject fluids for the in situ extraction of minerals or metals from ore bodies that have not been previously mined by conventional methods.
Class III injection wells are classified as follows:
| EPA Well Code | Categories | Description |
|---|---|---|
3A |
Salt Solution Mining | In situ solution mining of salts or potash. |
3U |
Uranium Mining | In situ production of uranium. |
3S |
Sulfur Mining | Mining of sulfur by the Frasch process |
3C |
Copper Mining | In situ production of copper. |
3N |
Nacholite Mining | In situ production of nacholite. |
3X |
Other Mineral Mining | In situ production of other minerals or metals. |
This page last updated on: 21 October 2009
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