Groundwater Contamination Spreads explores the growing problem of detergent chemicals polluting our vital water resources.
Through hydrological monitoring, the book uncovers how these synthetic chemicals infiltrate drinking water, presenting a threat to public health.
It highlights the fact that standard wastewater treatment often fails to completely remove these compounds, leading to their insidious spread.
The book emphasizes the vulnerability of groundwater, a key source of drinking water, to contamination from everyday detergent use.
The book carefully progresses, beginning with an introduction to detergent chemistry and sources of contamination.
It then presents case studies illustrating how these chemicals reach groundwater aquifers.
A significant portion of the book is dedicated to analyzing hydrological data from diverse locations, revealing the extent of detergent contamination.
It further evaluates existing treatment technologies and environmental regulations, identifying gaps and proposing essential policy recommendations for enhanced water quality.
