Water quality has been a major problem in Pakistan owing to a mix of factors such as
population expansion, industrial units in urban areas, and agricultural activities. The …

In various regions worldwide, people rely heavily on groundwater as a significant water
source for daily usage. The resulting large-scale depletion of groundwater has triggered …

Groundwater pollution is a major environmental concern and may persist under diverse
ecological conditions. This study describes the seasonal impacts on pollution characteristics …

In a semi-arid region of Maadher, central Hodna (Algeria), groundwater is the main source
for agricultural and domestic purposes. Anthropogenic activities and the presence of climate …

During two consecutive summer and winter seasons in Lahore, the health risk of air and dust-
borne polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was evaluated. Gas chromatography/mass …

Groundwater is an important resource used for multiple purposes and should be protected,
especially, in arid regions. The aim of this study is to assess the main processes on …

Purulia is a hard rock terrain where water scarcity as well as water quality degradation has
been a major threat for the past few decades. The prolong use of fluoride contaminated …

The quality of groundwater resources is deteriorating worldwide since last few decades.
Evaluating trace metal contents, sources, and their potentially harmful effects in the …

Abstract The North-West coast of India was notable for the urbanization and semiarid
climate, particularly the Gujarat coastal region which was facing water crises and aquifer …

Groundwater is one of the most important water sources in arid and semi-arid areas. With
the increasing world population and the water demand for agriculture and urban use, the …