Groundwater Contamination in India

Groundwater contamination refers to the pollution or degradation of groundwater, which is the water located beneath the Earth's surface in the pores and spaces between rocks and soil particles.

Major Factors

Natural Sources

  • Groundwater often contains inherent impurities due to the geological characteristics of the region.
  • Natural arsenic contamination occurs when geological formations contain organic matter, creating anaerobic conditions in aquifers, leading to the release of arsenic.
  • The presence of fluoride in groundwater is closely linked to the abundance and solubility of fluoride-containing minerals, such as fluorite.
  • In India, uranium concentration in groundwater is primarily associated with natural geological conditions.

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