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Summary of Literature: Impacts of Earthquakes on Groundwater Quality

Please note: As of 1 July 2025, the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) is the new name for the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Research and reports published prior to this date may reference the organisation’s former name.

Summary

This report was prepared for the Ministry of Health to search for and summarise scientific literature on the impact of earthquakes on groundwater quality.

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