Includes bibliographical references.

Ch. 1. Introduction -- Conclusion -- References -- Ch. 2. Overview of Managed Underground Storage (MUS) Systems -- Components of Managed Underground Storage Systems -- History of Managed Underground Storage Systems -- Reasons for Using Managed Underground Storage -- Role of Regulation and Federal Agency Programs in MUS System Development -- Conclusion -- References -- Ch. 3. Hydrogeological Considerations -- Aquifer Types and Characteristics in the Context of MUS Systems -- Hydraulics of Recharge -- Recovery of Stored Water -- Methods for Characterization of Aquifer and MUS Systems -- Impacts and Constraints of the MUS System -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Ch. 4. Water Quality Considerations -- Introduction -- Constituents in Waters That Can Affect Performance and Operation of MUS -- Subsurface Processes That Affect Water Quality in MUS Systems -- Behavior of Selected Contaminants in MUS Systems -- Effects of Water Quality on MUS Performance -- Tools to Predict Water Quality and Aquifer Changes During MUS -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Ch. 5. Legal, Economic, and Other Institutional Considerations -- Law, Regulations, and the Managed Underground Storage of Recoverable Water -- Economic Issues -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Ch. 6. Project Development, Monitoring, and Management -- From feasibility to Closure: Stages of an MUS Project -- Prediction, Reduction, and Prevention of Clogging -- Monitoring Issues -- Public Perception and Involvement -- Financial Drivers and Related Considerations -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Ch. 7. Managed Underground -- Storage in a Water Resource Systems Context -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Appendix A. Physical, Chemical, and Microbiological Constituents of MUS Waters -- Appendix B. Committee Biographical Information.