Understanding Groundwater Color: Causes, Impacts, And Remediation
Groundwater color is influenced by various factors such as iron and manganese oxides, humic and fulvic acids, tannins and lignins, dissolved organic matter, and microbial activity. These compounds, naturally found in soil and rock, impart color to groundwater through their solubility, concentration, and interactions with light. Environmental conditions like depth to groundwater, soil type, and…