wri-aqueduct

Query WRI Aqueduct 4.0 water risk data for U.S. counties and global watershed basins.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill wri-aqueduct
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Skill: wri-aqueduct
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge/tree/main/skills/wri-aqueduct
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill wri-aqueduct

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides critical insights into water scarcity, drought, flood, and groundwater depletion risks, enabling informed decision-making for energy projects and operations in water-stressed regions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Water Risk Assessment: Quantify baseline water stress, drought frequency, flood risk, and groundwater decline for specific locations.
  • Operational Impact Analysis: Understand how water availability and risk factors can affect oil and gas operations, completions, and sustainability efforts.
  • Use Case: Before planning a new hydraulic fracturing operation in West Texas, use this Skill to assess the extreme water stress and groundwater depletion risks, informing decisions about produced water reuse strategies and water sourcing.

Quick Start

Query WRI Aqueduct for the baseline water stress in West Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions about wri-aqueduct

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I assess water stress risk for oil and gas operations in a specific county?

You can check baseline water stress for hydraulic fracturing by querying WRI Aqueduct 4.0 data, which returns risk score tables and narrative interpretation for any specified U.S. county or global watershed basin.

What does baseline water stress tell me about water availability for fracking?

Baseline water stress measures the ratio of water withdrawals to available renewable supply, indicating whether fracking operations face scarcity or sourcing constraints in a specific region.

Can I get drought and flood risk data for global watershed basins outside the U.S.?

Yes, you can retrieve drought and riverine flood risk data for global watershed basins outside the U.S. by querying WRI Aqueduct 4.0 scores through this Skill.

Does the water risk assessment include groundwater table decline data?

Yes, the water risk assessment includes groundwater table decline data alongside baseline water stress and seasonal variability scores to help evaluate produced water management strategies.

When should I use WRI Aqueduct scores instead of general water scarcity indices?

Use WRI Aqueduct scores when you need localized risk metrics like interannual variability and riverine flood risk for energy operations, rather than relying on generalized national water scarcity indices.

What water risk metrics are available for evaluating produced water management?

Available water risk metrics for evaluating produced water management include baseline water stress, drought frequency, seasonal variability, and groundwater table decline, delivered as risk score tables with narrative interpretation.