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Article: Organic matter in ground water.
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- National Driller
- Article date:
- December 1, 2003
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An important element of artificial recharge is the introduction of potentially reactive organic matter into an aquifer. Geochemical interactions between this organic matter and aquifer solids inorganic constituents in the subsurface can result in fractionation of the organic matter, thereby altering its composition and the surfaces of aquifer solids. In addition, varying the amount and nature of the organic material in the aquifer may be a significant factor in controlling a number of geochemical, microbial and environmental processes. Due to its reactive nature, a thorough understanding of the biogeochemistry of organic matter in the aquifer is warranted. Here, a ...