National Study of Cemetery Groundwaters

PhD Research by Boyd B. Dent
University of Technology, Sydney

Supervisor:Prof. Michael J. Knight, Director; Co-Supervisor:Dr William Milne-Home;
National Centre for Groundwater Management

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Interment (burial) is still a required option for the deceased

But all of society's activities impact on the hydrologic cycle

This interaction has consequences for cemeteries

Cemetery effects were investigated

Water sample collection was an exacting task

Factors affecting understanding of the issues

The essential outcomes for Australian cemeteries
[Abstract: PhD thesis, 2002]

Residual concerns for some cemeteries in some hydrogeological settings
[Further News Item]

Management issues for new sites
[Cemetery Planning Guidelines]