A novel mapping method to track Kannur's groundwater quality and heavy metal pollution

A novel mapping method to track Kannur's groundwater quality and heavy metal pollution

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Kannur 5 Sep 2025 As the world grapples with the escalating challenges of climate change and growing populations, the conversation around clean, safe drinking water has never been more critical. While surface water sources like rivers and lakes are visible and easily monitored, there’s a vast, unseen reservoir beneath our feet that’s even more vital: groundwater. In fact, nearly 97.2% of the world’s freshwater is…