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Aziz, C.E., Hatzinger, P.B. (2008). Perchlorate Sources, Source Identification And Analytical Methods. In: Stroo, H.F., Ward, C.H. (eds) In Situ Bioremediation of Perchlorate in Groundwater. SERDP/ESTCP Environmental Remediation Technology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-84921-8_4

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