Groundwater Depletion

Groundwater Depletion

Groundwater depletion happens when people pump water from underground sources faster than it can be naturally replenished. Groundwater is stored in spaces between rocks and soil, called aquifers. It supplies drinking water, helps grow crops, and keeps rivers and lakes full....

In many dry places, people depend on groundwater to grow crops and supply drinking water.

Groundwater is stored in underground layers of rocks called aquifers. To use this water, people drill wells that bring it to the surface.

But what happens if we pump out groundwater faster than it can be replaced?

It caus...