Discussion of "Ground Water Tracers," by Davis et al. (1985), with Emphasis on Dye-Tracing, Especially in Karst Terranes
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Publication Date
3-1-1986
Publication Title
Groundwater
Volume Number
24
Issue Number
2
Abstract
This article reviews and critiques the manual Ground Water Tracers by Davis et al. (1985). It summarizes the manual’s coverage of tracer types, hydrologic principles, field methods, and analytical techniques, while noting omissions, outdated information, and areas needing clarification. The review highlights issues related to dye toxicity, tracer selection, and practical field guidance, and identifies major errors in the dye section. It concludes that although the manual is a useful overview for practitioners, it lacks detailed evaluation of tracer effectiveness and does not fully reflect advances in tracer studies.
Keywords
Groundwater flow, Tracers, Hydrology, Water--Analysis, Environmental toxicology
Document Type
Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6584.1986.tb01004.x
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Quinlan, James F., "Discussion of "Ground Water Tracers," by Davis et al. (1985), with Emphasis on Dye-Tracing, Especially in Karst Terranes" (1986). KIP Articles. 8625.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/8625
