Table 5.4 - Point sources and the expected contamination of groundwater
Source: Prepared by RIVM
| Source | Inorganic contaminants | Organic contaminants |
|---|---|---|
| Urban areas | heavy metals (Pb, Zn) and salts | oil products, chlorinated hydrocarbons |
| Industrial areas | heavy metals | PAHs, chlorinated hydrocarbons, hydrocarbons, oil products and synthetic organic compounds |
| Mining areas | heavy metals, salts (SO42-, Cl-) and arsenic | PAHs, hydrocarbons, oil products |
| Military sites | heavy metals | hydrocarbons (oil products) |
| Landfills | salts (Cl-, NH4+) and heavy metals | biodegradable and non-biodegradable organics |