How does groundwater get polluted? How is it harmful?


Groundwater gets polluted when untreated sewage seeps into the groundwater. The chemicals from fertilizers and insecticides dissolve in water and get washed into water bodies from the fields. These seep into the ground to pollute ground water.

Since it contains bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, it can cause diseases like cholera, typhoid, and jaundice. Hence, these are harmful to us.

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Updated on: 15-Mar-2023

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