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Introductory

Introductory Groundwater Books

Suggested additional reading for visitors new to the topic of groundwater

Hydrologic Properties of Earth Materials and Principles of Groundwater Flow
An Introduction to Hydraulic Testing in Hydrogeology
Conceptual and Visual Understanding of Hydraulic Head and Groundwater Flow
Groundwater-Surface Water Exchange
Introduction to Isotopes and Environmental Tracers as Indicators of Groundwater Flow

Hydrogeochemistry – A Journey of Discovery

Understanding the origin of geogenic solutes (dissolved chemical elements unaffected by human activity) in groundwater has broader implications than a traditional water resource investigation. Humans evolved over millions of years drinking water from springs and seeps within a narrow range of solute compositions and concentrations as did nearly all terrestrial animals, fish, and plants. Accordingly, […]

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Hydrogeology and Geochemistry of Bottled Spring Water in the United States

Bottled spring water is one of the most popular beverages in the world.  The reasons for this popularity include its convenience, its wide availability, and its perceived purity. In addition, bottled water produced from different springs contain differing kinds and amounts of dissolved minerals and gases.  That, in turn, can produce subtly different flavors in water

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Basic Hydrogeology

A number of excellent textbooks on hydrogeology are available to students and practitioners of the science, including several classic manuscripts available for free download through this website. Comprehensive textbooks such as these, however, may not be best for guiding an introductory level course for undergraduate students who intend to work in the industry. Like other

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