Studies related to soil and groundwater contamination are becoming increasingly relevant in the global context, due to the increase in the number of affected areas. In the state of São Paulo, industrial activities are ...

This article presents definitions and geophysical methodologies based on the experimental method, as well as its characteristics, variables and potentialities, applied in the investigation of the underground contamination ...

Canine fecal contamination in public green areas is difficult to control. Our objectives were to assess: (i) the relationship between fecal contamination in public green spaces of Buenos Aires (Argentina) and the type of ...

Nitrate represents the most widespread contaminant in shallow aquifers, especially in urban areas, and poses risks to human health, when the contaminated groundwater is ingested. In urban environments, the release of nitrate ...

As groundwater consumption increases, its quality and consequently its potability are proportionally affected. Nitrates stand out among the agents that contribute to the loss of groundwater potability, as they are the most ...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the sanitary landfill of the Public Consortium CITEGEM, located in the municipality of Bom Progresso / RS, on the source of Erval Novo stream. The distance ...

The diagnosis of contaminated areas is a mandatory procedure to treatment and remediation of soil and groundwater. Complex contaminants like hydrocarbons undergo physical and chemical changes along the dwell time in the ...

Coastal areas with important economic activities have high levels of contamination by metals, pathogenic bacteria, among other contaminants. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a global problem of public ...

Subsurface contamination with hydrocarbons as non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) is one of the most common environmental impact associated with fuel leak in gas station areas and can represent a health human problem due to ...