Water Shortage Affects Oil Shale

Oil shale development could run into the same problem population growth in Colorado has faced: a shortage of water.

Chris Treese, external affairs director for the Colorado River Water Conservation District, says potential oil shale developers should meet immediately with local and regional water authorities to address water-related issues.

He said new water storage facilities can take 20 years to build, and cost more than local and even state governments can afford.

The Denver Channel