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References
- ↑ "Groundwater". Water Corporation of Western Australia. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- ↑ Leyland, Lucy Ann (2011) Hydrogeology of the Leederville Aquifer, Central Perth Basin, Western Australia. University of Western Australia. School of Earth and Environment
- ↑ Lucy Leyland (2012)Reinterpretation of the Hydrogeology of the Leederville Aquifer: Gnangara Groundwater System. Hydrogeological record series. Western Australia. Department of Water. ISBN 1921992921, 9781921992926
- ↑ "Perth's aquifers to benefit from treated wastewater recharge". ScienceNetwork Western Australia. 11 July 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
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