Springs and Bottled Waters of the World: Ancient History, Source, Occurrence, Quality and Use

LaMoreaux, Philip E.; Tanner, Judy T.

Springs and Bottled Waters of the World provides information for the general public, legal and scientific professionals, and governmental scientists about springs, mineral water, and thermal waters used for municipal, industrial, and agricultural water supplies as well as for the rapidly expanding bottled water industry. The role of springs is described for ancient civilizations, military campaigns and, in more recent times, for tourism and health spas of the world. In addition, their source, occurrence, and methods for development and use are described. In the preparation of this book data were obtained from major hydrogeologic data bases and from leading hydrogeologists.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-08-23

Format: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9783642629426

ISBN-13: 9783642629426

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-56414-7

Dimensions: 254cm x203cm

Pages: 315