(a) Although groundwater can be contaminated by arsenic from anthropogenic sources, contamination by natural processes have caused the most significant problems. Explain how arsenic results in contamination of the groundwater by natural processes.

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(a) Although groundwater can be contaminated by arsenic from anthropogenic
sources, contamination by natural processes have caused the most
significant problems. Explain how arsenic results in contamination of the
groundwater by natural processes.
(b) Environmental Quality Act 1974 consists of the main act and subsidiary
legislation such as Regulations, Order and Rule. Discuss the characteristics
of the main act and subsidiary legislation.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Although groundwater can be contaminated by arsenic from anthropogenic sources, contamination by natural processes have caused the most significant problems. Explain how arsenic results in contamination of the groundwater by natural processes. (b) Environmental Quality Act 1974 consists of the main act and subsidiary legislation such as Regulations, Order and Rule. Discuss the characteristics of the main act and subsidiary legislation.
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