Groundwater represents a critical water source for plants, especially during drought, with
continuous groundwater availability widely associated with the presence of ecological …

Karst regions, due to their unique topography, may be more susceptible to contaminants
such as microplastics from other ecosystems. However, few studies reported the occurrence …

Subterranean ecosystems are among the most widespread environments on Earth, yet we
still have poor knowledge of their biodiversity. To raise awareness of subterranean …

In this study, water quality index (WQI) was applied at one of the most crowded Nile reaches
surroundings in Egypt to investigate its impacts on different water uses. Twelve sites are …

As the water source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project, the
Han River in China plays a role of the world's largest inter-basin water transfer project …

This study aimed to analyze water quality and control water pollution in the Pucang River in
Sidoarjo Regency. The method was used to identify water quality of the 11 parameters and …

Monitoring networks show that the European Union Nitrates Directive (ND) has had mixed
success in reducing nitrate concentrations in groundwater. By combining machine learning …

Increasing food demand has exerted tremendous stress on agricultural water usages
worldwide, often with a threat to sustainability in agricultural production and, hence, food …

Abstract Background The Nitrates Directive (ND) is an EU anti-pollution legislative that, for
almost 30 years, has controlled and protected hydro-resources against excessive levels of …

A leading Croatian manufacturer of natural mineral waters and soft drinks utilizes two
artesian wells located in the western part of the Pannonian region to produce over 600 …