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Modus Operandi (MO)<br />

Usually enter surface and groundwater by means <strong>of</strong>:<br />

• Flood events – s<strong>to</strong>rm water run-<strong>of</strong>f.<br />

• Abandoned wells - provide a direct channel for<br />

contaminants <strong>to</strong> pollute the aquifer below.<br />

• Poorly constructed wells - allow for contamination<br />

from septic tanks placed <strong>to</strong>o close.<br />

• Spills - material spilled or dumped near a well can<br />

leach in<strong>to</strong> the aquifer and contaminate the<br />

groundwater drawn from a well.

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