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Eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer — Twin Falls Region

Twin Falls, Idaho, USA

The Eastern Snake River Plain aquifer is one of the most productive basalt aquifers in the world, spanning 10,000 square miles. Water flows through interconnected fractures and lava tubes in Quaternary basalt. Thousand Springs complex discharges over 5,000 CFS along the Snake River canyon wall.

72Grade B
Above Average
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Overview

The Eastern Snake River Plain aquifer is one of the most productive basalt aquifers in the world, spanning 10,000 square miles. Water flows through interconnected fractures and lava tubes in Quaternary basalt. Thousand Springs complex discharges over 5,000 CFS along the Snake River canyon wall.

Water Source Data

Asset TypeAquifer
Flow Rate3.0k GPM
Seasonal FlowNo (perennial)
Depth400 ft

Water Intelligence Score Breakdown

Total: 72/100
Flow RateGeologicalLegal RightsSustainabilityRarity
Flow Rate
Yield & consistency
25/25
Geological
Formation quality
14/20
Legal Rights
Rights clarity
6/20
Sustainability
Long-term viability
18/20
Rarity
Scarcity premium
9/15

Risk Assessment

Overall: High(65/100)
Dry-up Risk
Medium
20/40

Source depletion probability

LowCritical
Legal Risk
Critical
35/35

Rights & regulatory exposure

LowCritical
Environmental
Medium
10/25

Contamination & ecosystem risk

LowCritical

Geological Intelligence

Formation & aquifer context
Rock Type
Igneous
Igneous and metamorphic rock

Dense, low primary porosity — yields via fractures

Aquifer Type
Unconfined
unconfined

Water table aquifer — recharges directly from surface

Formation
Snake River Basalt
Basin
—
Elevation
—
Region
—

Land Details

Public Access
Acreage
—
Asking Price
Not listed
Buildable
Unknown
Zoning
—
Parcel ID
—

Water Rights

Unverified

Rights Status Unknown

Not yet researched

Water rights for this asset have not been independently verified. Title research and jurisdictional review are required before any acquisition.

  • Requires title and rights research
  • Contact state water resources agency
  • Budget for legal due diligence

Disclaimer: Water rights information is provided for research and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Rights status, seniority, transferability, and enforceability vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Always consult a licensed water rights attorney and verify status with the relevant state water resources agency before any acquisition or use decision.

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Location

Latitude42.56
Longitude-114.47
State/ProvinceIdaho
CountyTwin Falls
CountryUSA
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Data Sources & Attribution

Updated Apr 4, 2026
Primary Source
hi3_aquifer_research

Data is sourced from public and authoritative providers. Hi3 Water aggregates, normalizes, and scores records but does not assert ownership of underlying source data. Always verify critical details with the primary source before any decision.

Data Quality

Silver Quality
Gold = Field verified + lab tested
Silver = Reported + partial verification
Bronze = User reported
Unverified = Pending review

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