Hi

The difference between groundwater and surface water is given below:-


Groundwater is the water which is present underground and they are pumped out of the ground after drilling a deep well to get them.

They are less prone to pollution as they are present below the Earth's surface


Whereas ,

Surface water is the water found on the surface of the earth . For example, the water in lakes, rivers, and streams .

Surface water are more prone to pollution when compared to groundwater

Some of the factors responsible for water degradation are-

• Sewage water dumped directly in water bodies
• Industrial waste
• Oil pollution
• Acid Rain
• Eutrophication.

Thank you