Challenges of solving the problem of soil and groundwater contamination

—An interdisciplinary approach—

Abstract

Feasible countermeasures are needed to address soil and groundwater contamination problems, because of its impact on human health and socioeconomic activities. Soil and groundwater contamination is a complex issue that requires an interdisciplinary effort involving research into contaminants, their practical removal, and social implementation. This paper discusses several areas of research that the author has been involved in this regard.