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Groundwater contamination modelling

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Environmental Hydrology

Part of the book series: Water Science and Technology Library ((WSTL,volume 15))

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In the development of groundwater protection and rehabilitation strategies, mathematical models play an important role. This chapter discusses the role of groundwater contamination models in planning, management, and regulation of groundwater systems, with a focus on generic and site specific contamination. The various approaches for modelling groundwater contamination are reviewed. The applicability of various kinds of models to groundwater contamination is discussed and an overview of available models presented. A case history from Canada is used to demonstrate and illustrate current modelling methodology.

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  1. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Louisiana State University, 70803-6405, Baton Rouge, LA, USA

    Vijay P. Singh

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Bobba, A.G., Singh, V.P. (1995). Groundwater contamination modelling. In: Singh, V.P. (eds) Environmental Hydrology. Water Science and Technology Library, vol 15. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1439-6_8

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