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Which is not a major source of groundwater pollution?

Desalination plants are not a major source of groundwater pollution. Groundwater pollution is typically caused by activities such as industrial discharges, agriculture runoff, and leaks from underground storage tanks.


Is Groundwater is not affected by pollution because it is deep underground?

false


Which would be easier to clean up a stream pollution or a groundwater pollution and Why?

It is always easier to cleanup something if you can get to it. * Streams (and their beds) can be worked on pretty easily. * Groundwater is pretty mysterious: flows are difficult to observe, drawdown to collect pollution depends on porosity, you don't know when the job is done


Which gas is a source of natural ground water pollution?

Methane is a common source of natural groundwater pollution. It can seep into groundwater from natural deposits or from human activities such as oil and gas drilling. Methane contamination can affect water quality and pose risks to human health.


What is groundwater and why is groundwater pollution the most likely environmental danger of landfills?

Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the earth's surface in soil and rock formations. Groundwater pollution from landfills occurs when chemicals and toxins from the waste leak into the groundwater, contaminating it and posing risks to human health and the environment. This is a common environmental danger of landfills because the liner systems meant to prevent leakage can degrade over time, allowing pollutants to seep into the groundwater.

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What has the author M A Rychlo written?

M. A. Rychlo has written: 'The arsenic papers' -- subject(s): Arsenic, Cancer, Contamination, Drinking water, Groundwater, Pollution, Toxicology


Is melanosis disease caused by fluride pollution or arsenic pollution or cadmium pollution?

arsenic pollution


What has the author Farooque Ahmed written?

Farooque Ahmed has written: 'Development of community based arsenic & iron removal unit for rural water supply system' -- subject(s): Arsenic removal, Arsenic contents, Purification, Water, Drinking water, Groundwater, Toxicology, Arsenic, Pollution


How can a lethal dosage of Arsenic suddenly be released into a river?

The Arsenic in the groundwater is of natural origin, and is released from the sediment into the groundwater owing to the anoxic conditions of the subsurface. Arsenic in a river however is mainly due to calculated release or accidents at chemichal plants using it for various purposes.


Which is not a major source of groundwater pollution?

Desalination plants are not a major source of groundwater pollution. Groundwater pollution is typically caused by activities such as industrial discharges, agriculture runoff, and leaks from underground storage tanks.


Is Groundwater is not affected by pollution because it is deep underground?

false


What has the author Jean J Fried written?

Jean J. Fried has written: 'Groundwater pollution' -- subject(s): Groundwater, Pollution


What foods contain arsenic?

Some fish and seafood contain high amounts of arsenic.This organic type of arsenic is much less harmful to humans than inorganic arsenic from groundwater


What kind of water pollution is the hardest to track back to its source?

Groundwater pollution.


What is groundwater contamination?

groundwater is water found below the ground. In many countries such as the UK, Nambia and Bangladesh, groundwater is a major water source for the population. Contamination of groundwater then, is the pollution of this water which often has major ramifications for a population. Major contaminants are nitrogenous fertilizers, and heavy metals found in the soil or rocks. Chalk and even certain types of plants have been used to combat groundwater contamination. Water hyacinth, for example, a plant found in Bangladesh was used to decrease the amounts of arsenic found in the groundwater in that country.


Does Russia have water pollution?

Of course but all countries have water pollution.


Which would be easier to clean up a stream pollution or a groundwater pollution and Why?

It is always easier to cleanup something if you can get to it. * Streams (and their beds) can be worked on pretty easily. * Groundwater is pretty mysterious: flows are difficult to observe, drawdown to collect pollution depends on porosity, you don't know when the job is done