Groundwater is a critical resource for many of the world’s cities. While a few cities (for example, New York) rely upon protected surface-water reservoirs for their supply, many more depend on groundwater. Conservation, protection, and management of groundwater are thus necessities for most cities. This chapter reviews the basics of groundwater hydrology, supply, and water quality, and then goes on to examine groundwater in the specific context of the urban environment.
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Shanahan, P. (2009). Groundwater in the Urban Environment. In: Baker, L. (eds) The Water Environment of Cities. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-84891-4_3
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