Water is the most abundant natural resource when it comes to volume. Yet only 3% of the available water is drinkable and suitable for humans, animals, and agriculture. This is an alarming fact if we consider the increasing world population and uneven demography. Many regions depend solely on groundwater extraction to supply their population.
While aquifers are renewed through the hydrologic cycle, this process can take years. In this context, finding a balance between extraction and replenishment is vital to keep this supply available in the near future.
Main freshwater sources
The freshwater sources have been decreasing as the population increased and agriculture developed. In the past decades, environmentalists and scientists have warned us about the dangers of water supply...
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