A new study reveals that the Colorado River Basin has lost over 13 trillion gallons of freshwater in the past two decades, with two-thirds coming from underground sources. This alarming depletion, driven primarily by unregulated pumping and drought, poses significant risks to water supply for 40 million people across several US states. Groundwater is depleting 2.4 times faster than surface water since 2015, highlighting the urgent need for regulation and conservation efforts. Experts warn that the loss threatens agriculture and drinking water availability in the region and beyond.
"Between April 2002 and October 2024, the basin lost more than 13 trillion gallons of freshwater, nearly two-thirds of it from underground reserves."
"Groundwater has been depleting 2.4 times faster than surface water, marking a sharp acceleration in water loss since 2015."
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