Groundwater

Millions in the U.S. may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies

Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states -- more than 20% of the country's population --…

2 months ago

It could take over 40 years for PFAS to leave groundwater

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, known commonly as PFAS, could take over 40 years to flush out of contaminated groundwater in…

2 months ago

Key advance toward removing common herbicide from groundwater

Scientists led by an Oregon State University chemistry researcher are closing in on a new tool for tackling the global…

10 months ago

Predicting saltwater intrusion into groundwater using Plymouth, Mass. as test case

As the world warms and ice sheets melt, the ocean continually rises. The greater Boston area can expect to see…

1 year ago

Groundwater depletion rates in India could triple in coming decades as climate warms, study shows

A new University of Michigan-led study finds that farmers in India have adapted to warming temperatures by intensifying the withdrawal…

1 year ago