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Review article: Common Sources of Groundwater Depletion

Arpana Shree

Abstract


The information about the effects of ozone depletion on people was examined and collated as part of a review paper from a variety of articles that were published in reputable international journals, annual/environmental reports from reputable organizations and e-books. There is discussion of the elements affecting water contamination. Water pollution is the largest problem the world is now facing. Pure water is getting harder to find every day because to water contamination. Industrialization and the growth of the population are the main causes of water pollution. People are getting sicker and sicker from drinking contaminated water. The primary objective of this review is to concentrate on specific pollutants that are discharged by anthropogenic activities that are classified according to land-use sectors, such as commercial processes (solid/liquid wastes, chemical compounds, mining operations, accidents, and leaks), urban development (municipal wastes, land-use practices, and others), and agricultural practices (pesticides and fertilizers). The discussion also includes significant pollutants emitted by natural processes that are categorized according to climate change, natural disasters, geological reasons, soil/matrix, and hyporheic exchange in the water habitats. The main inorganic compounds are also included in this study. This study also stresses how important transdisciplinary research and international collaboration are to achieving sustainable water quality through sound management practices, flexible legislation, and adaptable laws.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37591/jowppr.v9i2.1314

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