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Groundwater

Generally our region's groundwater quality is satisfactory. But in some areas it is contaminated with nitrates, pesticides, micro-organisms (bacteria) and seawater.

Find out about the quality and availability of our region's groundwater in these indicators. Check out related indicators of other factors affecting our groundwater.

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Environmental indicators

Groundwater availability

 

Groundwater well construction

 

Micro-organisms in groundwater

 

Nitrate in groundwater

 

Pesticides in groundwater

 

Related indicators

Nitrogen losses from land

 

Sources of nutrients in rivers

 

Land use

 

River water quality

 

People's environmental concerns

 

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