Central Valley groundwater pollution

Contaminated groundwater in the Central Valley of California is a growing problem due to contamination and overuse.^[1] This problem is compounded by the overdrafting of underground aquifers.^[1]

nitrates are the most abundant pollutants in the Central Valley due to the copious amounts of agricultural runoff from the farms.^[2] The concentration of naturally occurring arsenic is also an issue.^[3] This is a public health concern as groundwater is often the primary water source in the region.^[1]

Near-term solutions to reduce pollution and overuse are often costly and hard to implement in a timely manner.^{[citation needed]}