Abstract The Lombardy Region in Italy is one of the most urbanized and industrialized areas
in Europe. The presence of countless sources of groundwater pollution is therefore a matter …

The significant increase in urbanization has resulted in greater use of the subsurface in
urban planning and, therefore, increased interaction between groundwater and …

In heavily urbanised areas, groundwater diffuse pollution is recognised as one of the most
insidious threats to groundwater quality. Diffuse pollution originates from multiple small …

In the densely urbanised Milan Metropolitan area (northern Italy), the long history of
anthropogenic activities still exerts a significant pressure on groundwater resource. One of …

The Milano Metropolitan Area [named FUA (functional urban area)] has a history of heavy
industrialization causing a large portion of area being affected by significant diffuse …

Legislative Decree 152/2006 requires Public Authorities to identify the subjects who are
responsible for soil and groundwater contamination. In highly urbanized areas with a long …

Groundwater in most urban areas around the globe is often contaminated by toxic
substances. Among the various sources of contamination, industries cause the heaviest …

Urban areas are typically characterized by the presence of industrial sites, which are often
sources of groundwater contamination, posing a serious threat for the groundwater. In such …

Contamination by chlorinated solvents is typically associated with point sources, which are
able to release high concentrations and to generate well defined plumes. Nevertheless, in …

The increasing rate of urbanisation and extreme climatic events represent a constant threat
for urban water resources management. In recent decades, Milan Metropolitan Area …