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Groundwater is as prone to contamination as surface water. Groundwater contamination results from the infiltration of spills at the surface, leachate from tanks. pipelines and buried waste. Groundwater may also be contaminated by naturally occurring salts, metals, organics and gases in the soil.
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How is ground pollution caused?
The pollution goes down to the river, and its kills fish, also livings on land and water nature.
What are all the types of pollution?
Air pollution, water pollution, & ground pollution.
Name of 8 type of water pollution?
8 types of water pollution include: Nutrients Pollution Surface Water Pollution Oxygen Depleting Ground Water Pollution Microbiological Suspended Matter Chemical Water Pollution Oil Spillage
Why can the water in a well far from a source of pollution be polluted?
The water table was polluted by the pollution source due to rainfall or ground water contamination near the pollution site.
What are Forms of pollution?
Air pollution, water pollution, ground pollution, light pollution (interferes with observing the sky at night; is caused by unshielded artificial lights), and noise pollution.
What are the major causes of ground water pollution in tropical regions?
Causes for ground water pollution are: *Improper on-site disposal of wastewater from domestic holds as well as from industries *Over extraction of ground water in coastal areas causing intrusion of sea water into ground water acquifer *Removal of top soil for construction activities, quarrying of minerals, etc. *Paving ground surfaces preventing rain water to percolate into ground water acquifer and thereby prevention of dilution of pollution in ground water *Improper sealing of wastewater treatment plants without properly determining the permeability of soil strata
What has the author A Wayne Jones written?
A. Wayne Jones has written: 'Ground water pollution potential of Champaign County, Ohio' -- subject(s): Water, Hydrogeology, Pollution potential, Groundwater, Pollution
Once pollution enters the ground water there is not an effective means of removing it?
false
Why is it important to keep water free from pollution?
Water pollution is a huge concern as there will be no water left for us if we pollute them like this. Fishes and other organisms suffer due to water pollution, water pollution even disturbs the cycle of the nature.
How do chemicals new sewage oil and agricultural waste contribute to the pollution of surface water and ground water?
it affects the water as it errodes
Why is it free from diseases and microorganisms?
why ground water free from diseases and microorganisms?
What does water pollution do to your environment?
Water pollution can kill crops, cause disease, dehydration, kill animals, and destroy the eco system. Note: If any one knows anymore effects of water pollution fell free to Improve this answer.
