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They can. One of the most common types of aquifer pollution is caused by saltwater intrusion as freshwater is extracted.
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How can water pollution be detected?
if it's not clear.. it's polluted if it tastes weird...it's polluted if there are dead things in it...it's polluted if you feel sick afterwards...it's polluted if it STANKS...it's polluted
What type of rock is groundwater found in?
Usable groundwater is to be found in aquifers. Aquifers are porous, permeable rocks sandwiched between two layers if impermeable rocks. Sandstones and porous limestones can form good aquifers.
How geological layers contain water?
aquifers
How do you turn polluted water into a polluted gas?
you would evaourate the water until it is no longer there!!! then you have polluted the air with gas!!!
What is the most polluted mountain?
Mount Everest is the most polluted mountain!!!
The most easily polluted groundwater reservoirs are?
The most easily polluted groundwater reservoirs are water table confined aquifers.
How aquifers are polluted?
by adding things that are not supposed to be in there.wecan drink the water in an aquifer if they clean it very well!
Why are aquifers so important?
it is the spring that gives us fresh water if we do not watch what we throw into our springs we will have polluted water in our future
Is the gravel aquifer polluted and if so what is the source of the pollution?
There are "fine sandy gravel aquifers" everywhere and some of them may be polluted, but your question is too vague. You must at least state an area that you are talking about.
How does the groundwater in aquifers become polluted?
I would guess that the vast majority of pollution in ground water comes from people discarding chemicals and materials in low line areas and eventually rain water will force those chemicals and materials through the ground and into the groundwater. We've also heard of, we're well aware of people who have wells and use the wells as a disposal site for toxic chemicals.
Where do you find aquifers?
Aquifers are found underground.
What effect does mineral cementation have on aquifers?
Aquifers lose their porosity and thus making it not aquifers anymore.
How are aquifers and wells connected?
Wells tap into aquifers.
How many aquifers are there in the world?
there are exactly 273 aquifers in the world.
What are aquifers made of?
Aquifers are made of permeable rock layers
How are wetlands and aquifers related?
Wetlands contribute to the refilling of aquifers
Does Germany have any aquifers?
49% of the area of Germany has porous aquifers, partly with high yields. About 12% is made of fractured aquifers and some 6% karst aquifers. Approximately one-third of the country has only local aquifers with low potential.
