Groundwater Contamination

Groundwater is one of the most important reserves of water available on this planet. It can account for about one-third of the water consumed by humans and is the main source of water used in irrigation and food production. However, groundwater is also one of the more easily contaminated sources of water due to human activities. Groundwater contamination can lead to poor quality of drinking water, degraded surface water systems, loss of a viable water supply, and even health problems.