Ground Water Contamination in India Adverse Effects on Habitats

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Synopsis

This book examines contamination in groundwater. Groundwater is a lifeline for most countries of the world. 90% of the Indian population rely on groundwater-based drinking water as safe mode of water supply. The terminology contamination in groundwater along with adverse effect on habitats, suggests the impact of such contamination in not only for drinking water, but also for agricultural irrigation. In addition, polluted groundwater causes adverse health hazards including social aspects that affect wider communities. Impacts on plant life also are equally threatening. This book provides readers with an insight into groundwater contamination in India. The economic loss associated with this devastating phenomenon is also studied in detail, which has a direct bearing to the country's GDP. 

Book details

Edition:
2024
Author:
S. P. Sinha Ray, Achiransu Acharyya
ISBN:
9783031490927
Related ISBNs:
9783031490910
Publisher:
Springer Nature Switzerland
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2024-05-30
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2024
Copyright by:
Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, India 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Earth Sciences, Medicine, Nonfiction, Science, Technology