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Detection of Microbial Contamination in Groundwater

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Groundwater Management in Asian Cities

Part of the book series: cSUR-UT Series: Library for Sustainable Urban Regeneration ((LSUR,volume 2))

Abstract

The water quality of groundwater is normally better and more stable than surface water, and it is sometimes used without treatment as a drinking water source. The water quality of groundwater is dependent on the local geological settings, land use and human activities. Pertaining to the anthropogenic contamination of groundwater, it is important to protect wellheads by regulating land use and limiting or eliminating specific activities that may contaminate groundwater.

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  1. Department of Urban Engineering, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

    Hiroyuki Katayama

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  1. Department of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan

    Satoshi Takizawa Ph. D

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Katayama, H. (2008). Detection of Microbial Contamination in Groundwater. In: Takizawa, S. (eds) Groundwater Management in Asian Cities. cSUR-UT Series: Library for Sustainable Urban Regeneration, vol 2. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-78399-2_8

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