Groundwater pollution by nitrate is a known problem which occurs all around the world. In its nitrate (NO3) and other forms, nitrogen can move through soil into groundwater. Nitrogen can also contribute to surface water quality problems. In elevated concentrations, nitrate in drinking water can be toxic to infants and young animals. In situ treatment could be a robust and effective technique for removal of nitrate, iron and manganese.
Reference:
Israel, S., Rosenov, A., Tredoux, G. and Jovanovic, N. 2011. In situ nitrate from groundwater using freely available carbon material at an industrially polluted site. International Conference on Groundwater: Our source of security in an uncertain future, CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa, 19-21 September 2011
Israel, S., Rosenov, A., Tredoux, G., & Jovanovic, N. (2011). In situ nitrate from groundwater using freely available carbon material at an industrially polluted site. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/5442
Israel, S, A Rosenov, G Tredoux, and Nebojsa Jovanovic. "In situ nitrate from groundwater using freely available carbon material at an industrially polluted site." (2011): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/5442
Israel S, Rosenov A, Tredoux G, Jovanovic N, In situ nitrate from groundwater using freely available carbon material at an industrially polluted site; 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/5442 .
International Conference on Groundwater: Our source of security in an uncertain future, CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa, 19-21 September 2011