有机化合物已渗入许多地下水源。由于数以千计的小型供水系统依赖地下水作为饮用水，因此，控制有机化合物或处理供水的成本效益方法至关重要。从相对成本的角度讨论了污染源控制、处理技术、稀释和新污染源的开发。讨论的有机化合物包括三氯乙烯、四氯化碳、四氯乙烯、1,2-二氯乙烷、1,1,1-三氯乙烷、1,1-二氯乙烷、二氯乙烯、二氯甲烷和氯乙烯。讨论的处理技术包括管理技术、曝气技术、吸附技术，包括颗粒活性炭（GAC）、粉末活性炭（PAC）和合成树脂，以及综合控制策略。 包括15个参考文献、表格和图表。

Organic chemical compounds have infiltrated many groundwater sources. Since thousands of small water systems rely on ground-water sources for potable water, a cost-effective means of controlling organic compounds or treating supplies is essential. Source control, treatment techniques, dilution, and development of new sources are discussed in view of relative costs. Organic chemical compounds discussed include trichloroethylene, carbon tetrachloride, tetrachloroethylene, 1,2-dichloroethane, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,1dichloroethane, dichloroethylene, methylene chloride, and vinyl chloride. Treatment techniques discussed involve management techniques, aeration techniques, adsorption techniques, including granular activated carbon (GAC), powdered activated carbon (PAC), and synthetic resins, and combined control strategies. Includes 15 references, tables, figures.