groundwater industry Articles
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A novel approach to remediating contaminated groundwater by reusing industrial co-products
This paper presents a novel approach to remediating contaminated groundwater by utilising industrial co-products. The materials discussed include paper clay and steel slag, and the primary water contamination considered is heavy metal contamination. Paper clay was determined to have the potential for adsorbing heavy metals, and in compacted form could achieve permeability values within the ...
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Assessing the environmental impact of the water footprint in Beijing, China
Beijing is experiencing a shortage of water resources. Its rapid development and dense population have caused an extreme demand for water. This study quantifies the water footprint of Beijing at the sectoral level using a modified input–output model and estimates the impacts of freshwater use by life cycle impact assessment. The results suggest that the main water source of Beijing industries ...
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An Introduction to Bioremediation and its Applications
A variety of toxic chemicals, metals, and effluents are created and used in industrial processes. These elements need to be degraded to ensure that they do not harm the environment when disposed. A specialized process and equipment are required to perform this task. This is where bioremediation comes in. What is Bioremediation, and what are its Types? In simple terms, bioremediation is a ...
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Research on the process-based risk evaluation method of groundwater pollution for contaminated site
A universal method to evaluate groundwater pollution risk with the site scale has not been established. The groundwater pollution risk is commonly evaluated by overlaying the results of groundwater vulnerability and pollution sources, but this method is inapplicable for contaminated sites. Considering the current supervision demands of groundwater pollution in China, this paper suggests a ...
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Water sector performance under scarcity conditions: a case study of Rajasthan, India
This paper makes an attempt to assess the water sector under scarcity conditions in the State of Rajasthan. It adopts the criteria of physical, economic, financial and equity performance across sub-sectors. The assessment brought out clearly that no indicator has shown satisfactory performance in any of the sub-sectors. Though the urban drinking water sector is relatively better in performance, a ...
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Environmental Data Management for Groundwater Contamination
ESdat environmental data management software has been used to manage and report on large datasets generated from an investigation of groundwater contamination on an industrial facility in Adelaide. ESdat was used in managing site data and the maintenance of conceptual model and time series outputs at a complex site over an extended period. Leakages of TCE and the subsequent groundwater ...
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Rationalising water management policies: tube well development and resource use sustainability in Balochistan region of Pakistan
The groundwater driven agricultural production is increasingly under threat due to rapidly depleting groundwater table in upland Balochistan region of Pakistan. Both government and water users can be blamed for the foreseen disaster. The government’s policy for groundwater development following over estimation of groundwater reserves and the water user’s inefficient usage are the main reasons ...
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Multi-criteria decision-aid: local method for sustainable management of groundwater quality in the agricultural sector
Sustainable development, on a local level, requires incentives whose comprehension and identification depend on various stakes and the involvement of socio-economic actors. The complexity of the task could not be compounded without the aid of modern decision-methods such as Multi-Criteria Decision-Analysis (MCDA). This paper proposes an MCDA framework to promote sustainable development. The ...
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California ‘Breathes’ Water in New Animated Map
A U.S. Geological Survey photo taken in Merced County, California, shows ground subsidence of almost 5 feet over the course of 25 years. Image by Justin Brandt/USGS, public domain. Satellite data is used to minutely track ground levels In California each year, massive groundwater withdrawals for agriculture, industry, and public use lead to aquifer compaction as groundwater becomes depleted. ...
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Groundwater monitoring and assessment with ESdat environmental data management software and its use in groundwater remediation plans
Groundwater investigations, contaminated/industrial sites, landfill and regulatory compliance are all ideal areas for environmental consultants and site managers, specializing in groundwater monitoring and assessment, to use environmental data management software. A successful groundwater remediation plan, used to facilitate the removal of pollution or contaminants from groundwater, sediment or ...
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ESdat environmental database software helps organizations manage their environmental data for ISO 14001
Environmental data management software is an efficient way to handle large amounts of data generated with the adoption of environmental standards like ISO 14001. A recent survey by EScIS shows that 100% of environmental professionals saved time using their ESdat environmental database software and that having the data organized was seen as a major feature. ESdat environmental database software ...
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Solutions for removing arsenic from drinking water
Arsenic, a metalloid element, is found in many naturally occurring compounds. In its inorganic form, arsenic is toxic. Arsenic occurs naturally in some groundwater supplies worldwide, including in the drinking water supplies in parts of Taiwan, Japan, Bangladesh, and western South America. This is causing health problems, according to the American Cancer Society. Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the ...
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Many Indian Cities May Soon Run Out of Water
National policy commission is guiding states with sustainable development goals The Indian government’s prestigious National Institution for Transforming India policy commission (NITI Aayog) has released a report that warns that as demand continues to skyrocket, 21 Indian cities will run out of groundwater by 2020 without adequate countermeasures. By 2030, demand is expected to increase ...
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California Focusing on Groundwater Recharge
Depleted aquifers provide storage for surplus precipitation during wet seasons “The effects of climate change are necessitating wholesale changes in how water is managed in California,” announced the state’s Department of Water Resources in June 2018. The long-term forecast calls for more frequent drought years, but also for years that dump more precipitation on the state than ...
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Where Is the Most Water Reuse Taking Place?
Water reuse is becoming increasingly important as water scarcity becomes prevalent throughout the world. Whether it’s referred to as water reuse, water recycling, water reclamation, or another name, the resulting purified wastewater can be used in many applications, both potable and nonpotable. In some places, water reuse has been slow to catch on, particularly because of the so-called ...
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Arbor Day Foundation and Intrinsyx Environmental Team up to Tackle Contamination
LINCOLN, Nebraska (June 14, 2021) – The Arbor Day Foundation and Intrinsyx Environmental are partnering to launch a remediation program to use trees and plants to clean up contaminated land, which is a process known as phytoremediation. "We have always seen trees as a solution to the most pressing issues we face, and we're excited to explore trees as a solution for industrial-scale ...
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How to Propel ESG Compliance Through the Four R`s
There's one buzzword you'll likely hear in the energy, food and beverage, and manufacturing industries: ESG compliance. ESG stands for the environmental, social, and governance framework, which helps companies and investors analyze business practices and performance regarding ethical and sustainability issues. The framework also offers a way for companies and investors to assess business risks ...
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