Groundwater Pollution

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Groundwater pollution

Groundwater is below the earth's surface (aquifers). The key source of pollutants is agriculture. Fertilizers and Pesticides are easily absorbed into the ground or transported as runoff during rainfall. Groundwater can also get contaminated when waste from landfills and septic systems leaches into the ground. Groundwater does not reach any sunlight because it is underground. Some organisms or substances break down because of UV however that is not possible in groundwater. Therefore it is important to always test groundwater before using or drinking it.