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Source Water
Water that has not been treated, but rather exists in its natural state.
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wastewater treatment
The purification of waters carrying human and animal waste, or the waste products of industry and agriculture.
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alkalinity
A measure of water’s ability to neutralize acids.
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Aquifer
A geological layer or “formation,” typically sand, gravel, or limestone, that can store and transmit groundwater and allow it to be pumped in “useful” quantities.
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arsenic
A poisonous element that commonly occurs in the natural environment and can contaminate groundwater. Drinking arsenic-rich water over months and years causes arsenic to accumulate in the body. This ca [..]
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Arsenicosis
The long-term poisoning that results from drinking water with high arsenic levels. The effects of arsenicosis include skin problems, cancers, and vascular disease.
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Artificial recharge
The process of adding surface water to ground water reservoirs through human actions like induced infiltration or injection wells.
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