Abstract:ln Shandong the karst springs which are the natural outcrops of karst groundwater can be classified into five genetic types, i. e. the erosion-fault springs, the erosion—contact springs, the igneous—body—related contact springs, the erosion springs and the fault springs with the first two types predominated. 308 karst springs have been found of which 36 have a flow greatcr than 10000 cubic meters per day. They are mainly distributed in the hilly land of the central—south of Shandong Prov. and, in particular...