How does groundwater become polluted?

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asked Mar 28, 2021 205k views

2 Answers

Nyesha · Answer 1 · 2021-03-31T01:44:07+0000

There are many ways groundwater can be polluted. Such as,

Naturally-occurring (geogenic),

On-site sanitation systems,

Sewage and sewage sludge,

Fertilizers and pesticides,

Commercial and industrial leaks,

Hydraulic fracturing,

Landfill leachate,

Etc.

AlbertM · Answer 2 · 2021-04-01T19:31:04+0000

Groundwater pollution can happen when man-made products like gasoline, oil, road salts, and chemicals get into the groundwater