The monitoring system of “Aurubis Bulgaria” AD as a means for assessing the condition of groundwater

Abstract

Metallurgical productions are a potential source of environmental pollution, including groundwater. For the preservation of groundwater resources, the proper organization of a network of observation wells to monitor the quantity and quality of groundwater in the territory affected by the production is of а great importance. The object of the present study is the groundwater in the area of the Aurubis Bulgaria plant. The development of the largest own monitoring system in the country has been tracked, with a view to obtain a real picture of the ecological state of groundwater and its changes over time.