Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) can offer an eco-sustainable alternative to
conventional polyethene (PE) mulch films in agriculture. While PE films must be removed …

Since microplastics (MPs) were first detected in groundwater, an increasing number of
studies have focused on groundwater pollution by MPs. However, knowledge of the global …

Groundwater is a vital source of freshwater, serving ecological, environmental, and societal
needs. In regions with springs as a predominant source, such as the Northern Apennines …

The topic of diffuse pollution is of particular interest from technical, scientific, and
administrative management points of view. Diffuse pollution is defined as the contamination …

Karst aquifers are important water resources for drinking water supplies worldwide. Although
they are susceptible to anthropogenic contamination due to their high permeability, there is …

The metal (loid) variability in the sensitive karst ecosystem was addressed as possible
indicator of short-and long-term exposure to the wastewaters, recognized as the main metal …

Wetlands, vital ecosystems that support 40% of the world's species and serve as nature's
water filters, are disappearing three times faster than forests. While global research …

In Ontario, monitoring, maintenance, and treatment of private drinking systems (eg wells) are
the responsibility of the well owner. Fecal contamination of drinking water threatens public …

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 …

This study investigates the prevalence of resistance and virulence genes in Klebsiella
isolates from surface waters in Northern Portugal, within the broader context of freshwater …