Ground Water Contamination – What Causes it? How is it treated?

Ground Water Contamination – What Causes it? How is it treated?

Organic chemicals and inorganic chemicals from California’s industrial and agricultural development have made their way into the ground and have contaminated the groundwater in some areas making groundwater treatment necessary. Some of the organic chemicals commonly found in California’s groundwater include but are not limited to; solvents, degreasers, pesticides and bacteria pathogens. Some of the inorganic chemicals commonly found in groundwater include; chlorides, copper, lead and naturally occurring decaying organic materials.These contaminants are removed by groundwater remediation services. There are many methods to treat ground water contamination, one of these methods includes activated carbon treatments.

Activated Carbon Treatments:

Activated carbon is a charcoal that is composed of black granules, processed to form micropopsity and used to eliminate harmful chemicals from the water and air. When the contaminated air or water flows through the activated carbon, the contaminants in the water or air stick to the surfaces and inner-pores of each granule, causing them to be removed from the contaminated water or air.

Exposure to contaminated groundwater has the highest potential to impact human health. Since approximately 30% of California’s drinking water comes from groundwater, it is important to find the location and source of contamination, install water remediation systems and also remediate the source of contamination. Activated carbon plays a major role in the remediation of contaminated groundwater. For Additional information on activated carbon treatment of groundwater or air, contact Pure Effect, Inc.


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