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Threats to Groundwater

Historical content from The Groundwater Foundation. Services and guidance retain their original context; this archive is independent of that organization.

We rely on groundwater – it’s the water we drink, the water that grows our food, the water that helps recharge our lakes and rivers.

While some groundwater contaminants are naturally occurring, unfortunately, the majority of groundwater contamination is the result of human activity.