Investigating cross-contamination of aquifers

Hydrogeology Journal

Volumn 14, Issue 1-2, 2006, Pages 51-68

  Santi, Paul M ^a   McCray, John E ^a   Martens, Jamie L ^b  

^a Department of Geology and Geological Engineering   (United States)

^b URS CORPORATION   (United States)

Author keywords

Confining units; Contamination; General hydrogeology; Groundwater flow; Groundwater protection

Indexed keywords

AQUIFER POLLUTION; GROUNDWATER FLOW; POLLUTANT TRANSPORT;

EID: 31144458296     PISSN: 14312174     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10040-004-0403-8     Document Type: Article

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