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Ground contamination assessment is the identification of contamination at a site along with an assessment of risk to the end user are key issues which can significantly affect development. Sensitive ground water areas are areas near public or private water supply wells and areas of aquifer recharge. As citizens, we should be aware of potential threats to our ground water supplies and help to protect those supplies from contamination. Nov 14, 2016 perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances pfass are found in aquatic systems, flora, and fauna worldwide.
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