A recent study has revealed that about 17 million people across the world are at risk of gastrointestinal problems due to excessive sulfate levels in groundwater. This is shown on the study’s high-resolution global groundwater sulfate distribution map. The study recommends incorporating sulfate into global water safety management practices. The findings provide a framework for policymakers, water resource managers and researchers to design effective and sustainable solutions amid growing environmental and public health challenges.
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https://phys.org/news/2025-02-high-resolution-global-groundwater-sulfate.html
