Groundwater salinity patterns in the Yucatán Peninsula expose contamination risks and aquifer vulnerability

According to Communications earth & enviroment The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the largest coastal and lowland karst regions worldwide. This groundwater-dependent region is highly vulnerable to contaminants that spread easily due to the karst environment. Here, the spatio-temporal patterns of major ions in 1528 water samples sourced from a government institution suggest the main […]

Water crisis in Mexico: They are betting on toxic water

Faced with the shortage, authorities are seeking to extract more liquid from the subsoil; However, almost 60% of the wells in the country have contaminants, which translates into diseases and a purification challenge. Due to the water crisis that the country is experiencing, the responsible authorities have opted for greater extraction from underground sources, water that […]