Groundwater Contamination and Case Studies

Groundwater

Water located beneath the earth's surface.

Groundwater contamination

Pollution of groundwater from harmful substances.

Nitrate ions

Negatively charged ions that can contaminate water.

Methemoglobinemia

Condition reducing blood's oxygen-carrying ability.

Blue baby syndrome

Infant condition caused by high nitrate levels.

Groundwater recharge

Process of water infiltrating to replenish aquifers.

Waste disposal sites

Locations for waste that can contaminate groundwater.

Soil stoniness

Presence of stones affecting soil quality.

Soil salinity

Concentration of salts in soil impacting agriculture.

Surface texture

Physical characteristics of soil's surface layer.

Lagoon suitability

Assessment of land for lagoon construction.

Geological work of Groundwater

Study of groundwater's geological interactions.

Case study

In-depth analysis of a specific groundwater issue.

Groundwater pollution sources

Origins of contaminants affecting groundwater quality.

Mobile contaminants

Substances that easily move with water flow.

Risk assessment

Evaluation of potential groundwater contamination hazards.

Environmental impact

Effects of contamination on ecosystems and health.

Government funding

Financial support for projects like Selkirk solar plant.

Sand consumption

Projected increase in global sand usage by 2060.

FortWhyte

Location associated with ecological studies and activities.

GIS activity

Geographic Information System tasks for data analysis.