Australian researchers have found evidence of aquifers under the sea. 120,000 cubic miles of fresh and low-salinity water might be stored and available for human use. “The volume of this water …
Nestle Resists Restrictions on Water Pumping in Ontario
Ontario, Canada relies on underground water for much of its drinking, agriculture, and industrial uses. The droughts of recent years have stressed local ecosystems and, yes, even suburban landscapes. …
Continue Reading about Nestle Resists Restrictions on Water Pumping in Ontario →
Aquifer Depletion Rate Tripled in the Last Decade
The last decade has seen U.S. aquifers depleting three times as fast as any time in the preceding century. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the average rate of groundwater …
Continue Reading about Aquifer Depletion Rate Tripled in the Last Decade →
Earthquake in Spain Triggered by Groundwater Pumping
An earthquake in Spain last year appears to have been triggered by excessive pumping of an aquifer. The 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit the city of Lorca, Spain on May 11, 2011. Nine people died, more …
Continue Reading about Earthquake in Spain Triggered by Groundwater Pumping →
India's National Water Policy
India released the third draft of its National Water Policy after the first two attempts in January and May met with protests from the states. The latest draft is meant as an umbrella statement …
The Rise and Fall of Bottled Water
The evolution of the bottled water industry has finally crested and demise has begun. I admit, I fell for bottled water's marketing strategy in believing tap water was not safe. The H2O held in …