Assessing Ground-Water Vulnerability to Contamination: Providing Scientifically Defensible Information for Decision Makers
By Michael J. Focazio, Thomas E. Reilly, Michael G. Rupert, Dennis R. Helsel This report provides an overview of some of the common approaches used to scientifically determine the important factors controlling the vulnerability of ground-water resources to contamination. In addition, the report discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the various approaches as sources of scientifically defensible information for the water-resource management decision-making process. Descriptions of scientifically defensible methods are supported by example studies that have been conducted by the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) often in cooperation with local, state, and regional water-resources agencies.
Assessing Ground-Water Vulnerability to Contamination: Providing Scientifically Defensible Information for Decision Makers.pdf
