During meteorological events such as heavy rainfall or snowmelt, liquid infiltration is an important means of transporting dissolved substances and particles from the soil into the subsoil. This is very important because clay particles, which are an integral part of the soil, are known to be very good transporters of trace metals such as cobalt, lead, nickel, etc. In high concentrations in water, these metals can pose a health risk.
This project focuses on the dynamics of clay nanoparticles, i.e. very small clay particles in the nanometer range, i.e. 1 mm divided by 1 million, that enter the groundwater from the soil surface.
Join us to explore the fascinating world beneath our feet and learn how tiny clay particles can have a significant long-term impact on our water resources and our health.