Lithium in groundwater used for drinking-water supply in the United States
December 26, 2020
Lithium concentrations in untreated groundwater from 1464 public-supply wells and 1676 domestic-supply wells distributed across 33 principal aquifers in the United States were evaluated for spatial variations and possible explanatory factors. Concentrations nationwide ranged from
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lithium in groundwater used for drinking-water supply in the United States |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144691 |
| Authors | Bruce Lindsey, Kenneth Belitz, Charles A. Cravotta, Patricia Toccalino, Neil Dubrovsky |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Science of the Total Environment |
| Index ID | 70218019 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | California Water Science Center; Pennsylvania Water Science Center; WMA - Earth System Processes Division |
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