TY - JOUR ID - TI - Groundwater Pollution: Present Perspectives and Remediation- A review AU - Hussein Ilaibi Zamil Al-Sudani PY - 2019 VL - 2 IS - 2 SP - 47 EP - 60 JO - Dijlah Journal مجلة دجلة SN - 22226583 AB - Groundwater is one of the important components in development of any area. It is the major potable, agricultural and industrial source of water. In the past, it was thought that groundwater is protected from pollution by layers of rocks and soil that act as filters. The first signs of contamination of groundwater extracted from wells may be detected. The objective of this review is reviews researches of groundwater pollution and contamination as well as pollution types and the effects of groundwater contamination and pollution on public heath. Generally, groundwater pollution studies include the scientific understanding of biological, chemical and physical processes which control contaminants fate and movement in the underground environment. High chemical concentration in drinking water can pose a health hazard. Epidemiological studies have shown that the poor quality of drinking water as the main transport route has been responsible for many water-borne diseases. Several of microorganisms and synthetic chemicals have a potential to pollute groundwater. Drinking water containing bacteria and viruses can lead to diseases such as hepatitis or cholera. The serious health effects of lead are known learning difficulties in children; problems in the nerves, kidneys, liver and pregnancy risks. Protection measures are actually simpler and less costly than corrective measures for groundwater contamination. The choice of appropriate therapeutic technique depends on site-specific factors and often takes into account clean-up goals based on human health and environmental protection.

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