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Definition A chemical compound containing the bivalent group SO4. Description Sulphate is an ion found in groundwater and can be a good indicator of contamination resulting from mining activities (e.g. acid mine drainage from coal and gold mines).
Why is a sulphate important? High concentrations is an indication of possible impacts from mining activities and renders groundwater unfit for use.
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Sulphate drinking water guidelines
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