Estimating the extent and compensation of damage in case of underground water pollution

Summary

The description of underground water quality reclamation concept is presented that involves pumping out and treatment of polluted water either on the surface or directly in place. The issues of the damage compensation to the water users in case of a negative impact on water intakes and water bodies are considered. The estimation of the underground water quality reclamation on the basis of the pilot studies results is given. The procedure can be used in domestic practice for the estimation of the pollution damage and compensatory payments.

Key words

water intake , ground water , wastewater discharge , environmental damage , sanitation-and-epidemiological safety