• AA5B@lemmy.world
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    14 hours ago

    In those cases it more the rate of change than the quantity. Does water filter down into your aquifer fast enough to replace what you’re taking out? The problem is it can take years or decades to refill.

    For a single case in an area with decent groundwater, not too big a deal because you can usually drill deeper (at a cost) and it’s more likely to be enough anyway. But it’s a much bigger deal when it’s everyone in an area