The Tellus geochemical surveys have identified significantly elevated concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in rural soils from both natural sources (geogenic) and human activity (anthropogenic). In some areas PTE concentrations exceed generic soil screening criteri
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This review paper discusses how Tellus and Tellus Border soil and stream geochemistry data have been used to investigate the spatial relationship between certain diseases and levels of potentially harmful elements (PHEs) in soils and water. The research hypothesis is that long-te
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Leakage of fluids from unregulated and/or poorly engineered waste disposal sites poses a significant direct risk to groundwater quality. Characterisation and monitoring of waste disposal sites and potentially associated groundwater contaminant plumes are generally invasive, time-
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Numerical modelling of aquifers is a standard process in the sustainable management of groundwater resources. To be reliable, a groundwater model requires an accurate geological framework, particularly where structure is complex. The Lagan Valley aquifer near Belfast is an exampl
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