DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Effects of ground water
contamination
Guide by :-
T. J. Bhangale
SR . ROLL NO. NAME OF STUDENT ENROLLMENT NO
NO
1 23EE225 Kolekar Shital Babasaheb 2210510279
2 23EE226 Barve Ganesh Sharad 2210510280
3 23EE227 Kade Abhinav Abasaheb 2210510283
4 23EE228 Sandbhor Shravani 2210510285
Ramchandra
5 23EE229 Dombale Riya Rohan 2210510286
6 23EE230 Gade Atish Kalyan 2210510287
Index
1. Introduction
2. Groundwater pollutions sources
3. Effects
4. Control measures
5. Facts and Fictions
6. Remedies
Ground water Contamination
• Groundwater contamination occurs when man-made products such as gasoline,
oil, road salts and chemicals get into the groundwater and cause it to become
unsafe and unfit for human use.
• Materials from the land’s surface can move through the soil and end up in the
groundwater. For example, pesticides and fertilizers can find their way into
groundwater supplies over time.
• Road salt, toxic substances from mining sites, and used motor oil also may seep
into groundwater. In addition, it is possible for untreated waste from septic tanks
and toxic chemicals from underground storage tanks and leaky landfills to
contaminate groundwater.
GROUNDWATER POLLUTION
SOURCES :
Industrial Practices:
Agriculture:
Urbanization:
Landfills:
Natural Sources:
Effects of groundwater
contamination :
Health Impacts:
Waterborne Diseases: Contaminated groundwater is a source of waterborne
diseases, impacting communities reliant on untreated water sources.
Long-term Health Effects: Chronic exposure to contaminants in drinking water
can lead to various health issues, including gastrointestinal disorders, neurological
problems, and increased cancer risks.
Ecosystem consequences :
Ecosystem Disruption: Contaminated groundwater adversely affects aquatic
ecosystems, disrupting the balance of flora and fauna and threatening
biodiversity.
Soil Contamination: Groundwater contaminants often permeate into the soil,
affecting agricultural lands and potentially compromising food safety.
Surface Water Pollution: Contaminants can migrate from groundwater to
surface water bodies, amplifying the scope of environmental damage.
Increased healthcare costs.
Loss of agricultural productivity.
Diminished property values in affected areas.
CONTROL MEASURES :
Source Control: Implementing strict regulations and best practices to
control the release of contaminants at their source.
Monitoring and Early Detection: Regular monitoring of groundwater
quality and the use of early detection systems to identify contamination
incidents promptly.
Remediation Techniques: Applying various remediation technologies
such as pumpand-treat, bioremediation, and permeable reactive barriers to
clean up contaminated groundwater.
Sustainable Practices: Promoting sustainable agricultural practices,
proper waste management, and responsible industrial activities to minimize
the risk of groundwater contamination.
Sustainable Practices: Promoting sustainable agricultural practices, proper
waste management, and responsible industrial activities to minimize the risk of
groundwater contamination.
Some facts and fictions about ground water:
FICTION FACT
• groundwater is inexhaustible • use can exceed supply, drying up
streams and wells
• groundwater moves in strange and • groundwater flow can be investigated
unknown ways and determined
• spring water is always pure • it can be polluted like all water
• groundwater comes from • it is recharged locally from
underground rivers precipitation falling on surrounding
land areas
WHAT CAN WE DO TO REDUCE POLLUTION?
properly dispose of all waste; don’t dump chemicals down drains or on
the ground
test underground fuel oil tanks for leaks; if possible, replace them
above ground
safely store all chemicals and fuels
minimize the use of chemicals; always use according to directions
have on-site septic systems pumped and inspected every five years
examine on-site wells and surrounding land areas; test wells as often as
pollution risk demands
“ Thankyou
so ”
Much
