Ground Water Pollution - 9781779563583

Ground Water PollutionAn Introduction\nAuthor(s): M.S. Waghmare, Kailash Malode\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Arcler Press, Canada\nImprint: Delve Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781779563583, 978-1779563583\nSynopsis\nGroundwater geochemistry studies the chemical composition and quality of groundwater, focusing on contamination from human activities like industrial discharge and agricultural runoff. With freshwater scarcity being a global concern, it's essential to understand the geochemical processes that lead to pollution, including the interactions between contaminants and geological materials. Analysis of water samples reveals the presence of heavy metals and nitrates, and geochemical modelling helps assess pollutant transport and degradation pathways. Poor waste management and excessive agricultural inputs have degraded shallow aquifers, necessitating effective management strategies to mitigate contamination. The book emphasizes the importance of isotopic analysis, mineral interactions, .