Over Use of Groundwater - it’s Consequences

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Groundwater is the water that exists underground in the spaces between soil particles and rock formations. It is formed when rainwater percolates (seeps down) through the soil and gets stored in deepe…

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More than 300 districts in India have reported a groundwater level decline of over four metres during the past two decades. Nearly two-thirds of the country is overusing groundwater resources.

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Main water sources include: 1) Surface water (rivers, lakes, ponds), 2) Groundwater (wells, borewells, hand pumps), 3) Rainwater, 4) Municipal water supply systems. Most areas depend on a combination …

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Groundwater overuse occurs because: 1) Increasing population and water demand, 2) Industrial and agricultural expansion, 3) Easy access through borewells, 4) Irregular rainfall patterns, 5) Lack of wa…

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When borewells are dug deeper annually: 1) Groundwater depletion accelerates, 2) Water quality may deteriorate, 3) Cost of extraction increases, 4) Energy consumption rises, 5) Eventually wells may ru…

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The water used per year is more than the water that percolates back into the ground (recharge). This creates a deficit - we are withdrawing more groundwater than nature can replenish, leading to decli…

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Major groundwater uses include: 1) Domestic use (drinking, cooking, bathing, washing), 2) Agricultural irrigation, 3) Industrial processes, 4) Construction activities, 5) Toilet flushing, 6) Gardening…

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Using clean groundwater for non-drinking purposes is wasteful because: 1) We extract precious groundwater from deep layers, 2) It's used for activities that could use recycled water, 3) Once used, it …