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DOI 10.1038/s44221-026-00630-z
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Title (Primary) Harnessing radioactivity for groundwater monitoring
Author Schmidt, A.; Schubert, M.
Source Titel Nature Water
Year 2026
Department CATHYD
Volume 4
Issue 4
Page From 421
Page To 422
Language englisch
Topic T5 Future Landscapes
Abstract Often viewed solely as an environmental concern, radioactive tracers such as anthropogenic tritium can also provide powerful insights into groundwater flow. High-frequency monitoring of tritium enables detailed reconstruction of water transit times in managed aquifer recharge facilities.
Schmidt, A., Schubert, M. (2026):
Harnessing radioactivity for groundwater monitoring
Nat. Water 4 (4), 421 - 422
10.1038/s44221-026-00630-z