3 Important Pollutants found in Ground Water

The following points highlight the three important pollutants found in ground water. The pollutants are: 1. Nitrate 2. Arsenic 3. Fluoride. Pollutant # 1. Nitrate: Nitrate in ground water is derived mainly from mineralization of soil organic matter or from use of excessive nitro­gen fertilisers. The content of nitrate in drink­ing water is safe in the range of 1-50 mg [...]