Do Cemeteries Contaminate Groundwater?
Do Cemeteries Contaminate Groundwater? Cemeteries are known to be associated with soil and groundwater pollution from contaminants in coffin materials. However, possible contamination from embalming fluids such as formaldehyde has not been investigated. Are cemeteries good for the environment? The way we bury has also changed the materials we use—notably, we use many more materials—and