Characterization of the Eva Verda basin aquifer (Saint Marcel, Aosta Valley, Italy) through geochemical and geostructural methods and analysis

The groundwater system of the Eva Verda basin (Saint Marcel Valley, southern side of the middle Aosta Valley, Italy) has many springs that can be used as sources for drinking water. This area is near the disused Servette mine, which can be a pollutant source (metals and sulfides) for the springs loc...

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Published in:Hydrogeology journal 2010-03, Vol.18 (2), p.487-499
Main Authors: Terrana, Silvia, Gambillara, Roberto, Scesi, Laura, Martin, Silvana, Ciceri, Elena
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