Essays about: "effects of groundwater contamination"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words effects of groundwater contamination.
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1. Forecast-based AI Decisions for Winter Road Maintenance
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologiAbstract : In countries with freezing temperatures, proper road maintenance is an important intervention to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities and improves road passability. While de-icing using road salt can be an effective intervention, it may also lead to harmful side effects such as damage to vehicles, groundwater contamination and plant stress. READ MORE
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2. Contamination analysis of the landfill Rösaberg inerta massor : Risk assessment and investigation of the contaminant distribution
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : The dispersion of contaminants deriving from landfills poses a risk to the surrounding environment and human health. Old landfills are treated with extra precaution, due to their poorer construction, less stringent operation and lack information regarding the waste content. Vetlanda municipality has identified 48 old landfills. READ MORE
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3. Groundwater Movement and PFAS Transportation in the Vreta-Bålsta Esker
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Håbo municipality is looking for alternative drinking water sources for its residence city of Bålsta. One possible source is the Vreta-Bålsta esker located northeast of Bålsta, which could be used for artificial infiltration and extraction of groundwater. READ MORE
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4. Arsenite removal from contaminated water by different sorbent materials
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Arsenic (As) contamination is a worldwide problem, and millions of people are suffering from it. There are two major inorganic forms of As in waters: arsenate(V) and arsenite(III), and adsorption to a sorbent material may be an efficient method to handle them. READ MORE
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5. Evaluation of Darcy Flow Velocities Obtained from Borehole Dilution Tests
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI)Abstract : The project is part of a larger investigation of the water protection area Donauried-Hürbe. This area is a recharge zone used by one of Germany’s biggest water supply companies, the Zweckverband Landwasserversorgung (LW). READ MORE