EARTH SCIENCE
GROUNDWATER
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Question
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How is the source of groundwater pollution determined?
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By testing the concentration of a pollutant
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By testing the concentration of water
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By testing the pH of the water
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All of the previous
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Groundwater contamination is defined as the addition of undesirable substances to groundwater caused by human activities (Government of Canada 2017). This can be caused by chemicals, road salt, bacteria, viruses, medications, fertilizers, and fuel.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nitrate contamination of groundwater is already significant in agricultural areas.
Detailed explanation-3: -Full range gas chromatography analysis of organics (hydrocarbons, PAHs, volatiles, PCBs, etc.) Inorganics parameters including a wide range of heavy metals. Ultra-trace metal analysis. Metal and cyanide speciation. Metal leaching test procedures. More items
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