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Scientific Investigations Report 2009-5057

Tritium/Helium-3 Apparent Ages of Shallow Ground Water, Portland Basin, Oregon, 1997–98

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For additional information contact:
Director, Oregon Water Science Center
U.S. Geological Survey
2130 SW 5th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 98402
http://or.water.usgs.gov

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