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The Town of Berlin operates its own electric utility system, and is alert to finding ways to reduce local energy costs. For years it has been known that a warm water aquifer exists along a stretch of the Atlantic seaboard from Delaware south into Virginia. At depths of 5,000 to 6,000 feet considerable quantities of water at temperatures of 140 degrees F.-170 degrees F. have been encountered. Oil drilling rigs have run into this at various levels in test holes bored within 5-10 miles of Berlin. The study investigated two aspects: (1) Using drills logs from nearby wells, and geologic data, the probability of obtaining a satisfactory source for Berlin was investigated, and with encouraging results, (2) A survey of potential heat users was conducted to determine whether the cost of installing a hot water distribution system would be economically justified if a producing well is brought in. At these depths a 9 inch producing well doesn't cost much more to drill than smaller test bore. Estimates of cost vary between $350,000 and $800,000.