An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

Municipallandfill

Accidentalspillage

Leachate

Leakingseptictank

Agriculturalleachate(pesticides,fertilizers)

De-icingchemicals,oils

Water table Aquifer

Industriallandfillleachate

Abandonedoil well

Leakingpetroleumtank

Brine leakagefrom rupturedwell casing

Fig. 5.16

Typical anthropogenic mechanisms of groundwater contamination.