Mapping groundwater quality in the Netherlands

Groundwater quality is the suitability of groundwater for a certain purpose (e.g. for human consumption), and is mostly determined by its chemical composition. Pollution from agricultural and industrial origin threatens the groundwater quality in the Netherlands. Locally, this pollution is measured at tens of metres depth. Since groundwater is the main source for fresh water, this pollution causes a decrease in the long-term resources of water suitable for human consumption. In order to get insight into the current situation of groundwater quality and systematic changes of groundwater quality... Mehr ...