groundwater pollution
Groundwater pollution refers to the contamination of the water beneath the Earth's surface, usually in underground aquifers, due to the introduction of harmful substances like chemicals, pollutants, or toxins, which negatively affect its quality and make it unsafe for human or ecological use.
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