#groundwater

#groundwater

The San Joaquin Valley is currently experiencing accelerated subsidence due to over-pumping groundwater, as revealed by new research from Stanford.

California's Central Valley is experiencing significant subsidence, with the ground sinking nearly 1 inch per year since 2006.

Heavy rainfall in 2023 helped restore shallow aquifers, but deep aquifers in the Los Angeles area remain significantly depleted.

Florida's freshwater springs are declining due to groundwater pumping and development, impacting both wildlife habitats and recreational opportunities.

Groundwater management must be reconsidered to avoid misleading assessments of resource sustainability.

New desalination system effectively utilizes groundwater, relying on solar power to become more energy-efficient and minimizing reliance on conventional power sources.

Groundwater will supplement Portland's water supply due to drying conditions affecting the Bull Run Watershed.

Most European surface waters are not meeting health standards, despite longstanding EU goals.

Groundwater is crucial for sustaining life, yet it faces significant threats from depletion and pollution.