Even where specific laws prohibiting groundwater pollution do not exist,a polluter might be prosecuted if contaminated ground water in turn pollutes surface water.

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This is true because polluted groundwater can contaminate nearby surface water sources such as rivers or lakes. Depending on the jurisdiction, there may be laws that hold polluters accountable for any resulting pollution of surface water.

Even Where Specific Laws Prohibiting Groundwater Pollution Do Not Exist,a