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Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology; 1997; v. 30; issue.2; p. 147-154;
DOI: 10.1144/GSL.QJEGH.1997.030.P2.06
© 1997 Geological Society of London

Groundwater Microbiology including papers from the conference Groundwater Microbiology, Burlington House, London, 5 September 1995

Aquifers as environments for microbiological activity

J. M. West & P. J. Chilton1

Fluid Processes Group, British Geological Survey, , Keyworth NG12 5GG, UK
1 Hydrogeology Group, British Geological Survey, , Wallingford OX10 8BB, UK

The ability of an aquifer to support microbiological activity depends on several factors: the availability of nutrients and energy sources for microbial use; the physical characteristics of the aquifer itself (such as the groundwater flow regime); and the environmental conditions experienced by the organisms (such as temperature and pH). These factors will be reviewed and their implications discussed in relation to groundwater quality and to the geological disposal of radioactive wastes.

Key Words: geochemistry • groundwater contamination • hydrochemistry • microbiology • waste disposal




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