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A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on
1 week, 1 day ago

A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on

The Independent  

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A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on
1 week, 1 day ago

A drop in groundwater could mean big trouble for a tiny snail as Nevada lithium project presses on

Associated Press  

RENO, Nev. — Opponents of the nation’s largest lithium mine under construction want U.S. officials to investigate whether the project in Nevada already has caused a drop in groundwater levels that could lead to extinction of a tiny snail being considered for endangered species protection. Interior Department address what they say is new evidence that bolsters their concerns about Lithium …

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Farmers cheer over increase in groundwater level in Dindigul
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers cheer over increase in groundwater level in Dindigul

New Indian Express  

DINDIGUL: Farmers cheer over the increase in metres below groundwater level after the increase in rain received in Dindigul district in the last five months. The heavy rain triggered an increase in groundwater level in all taluks, which was 6.5 metres, but the current water level is 5.45 metres. Speaking to TNIE, Tamil Nadu Uzhavar Pathukappu Iyakkam state secretary R …

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Groundwater pumping is causing land to sink at record rate in San Joaquin Valley
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Groundwater pumping is causing land to sink at record rate in San Joaquin Valley

LA Times  

For decades, a costly problem has been worsening beneath California’s San Joaquin Valley: the land has been sinking, driven by the chronic overpumping of groundwater. The study by Stanford University researchers is the first to quantify the full extent of land subsidence in the San Joaquin Valley, one of the world’s major farming regions, during the last two decades. In …

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How a water scientist hopes to save California habitats that could be pumped dry
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How a water scientist hopes to save California habitats that could be pumped dry

LA Times  

California is recognized as one of the world’s hotspots of biodiversity, with more species of plants and animals than any other state. “If we don’t have groundwater levels that are able to support these diverse native vegetation ecosystems, then basically we run the risk of losing that important habitat for a lot of our threatened and endangered species,” Rohde said. …

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Groundwater plan review begins as Limestone Coast farmers fear for land's future
8 months ago

Groundwater plan review begins as Limestone Coast farmers fear for land's future

ABC  

In short: A farming family on South Australia's Limestone Coast is concerned a drain that has run dry for the first time in 80 years is a sign groundwater resources are being over-used. A farming family on South Australia's Limestone Coast is concerned a drain that has run dry for the first time in 80 years is a sign groundwater …

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Groundwater levels hit all-time low in North Coimbatore, Vellalore
8 months ago

Groundwater levels hit all-time low in North Coimbatore, Vellalore

The Hindu  

Since mid-March, several parts of Coimbatore city have faced shortages in drinking and groundwater availability, with the northern parts, including Thudiyalur, G.N. Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabhakaran said, “In Thudiyalur and other northern regions, the water level has dipped beyond 600 feet. But this summer has seen a more drastic decline.” Additionally, Vellalore, known for its contentious groundwater quality, has …

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Under a dry spell
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Under a dry spell

The Hindu  

Covering her face with the ends of her blue saree, 65-year-old Chilaka Bhukya Bhai steps out of her home on a sweltering Monday morning, a walking stick in one hand and a large steel pot in another. A former sarpanch of the village, Bareddy Venkateswara Reddy, 57, who earned national recognition for promoting the theme of ‘Water sufficiency and clean …

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BWSSB to form groundwater task force and adopt AI-based advanced monitoring system
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BWSSB to form groundwater task force and adopt AI-based advanced monitoring system

The Hindu  

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has announced that a groundwater task force would be constituted within the water board. The task force will monitor groundwater levels in the city constantly, and for this, BWSSB will adopt Artificial Intelligence -based advanced groundwater monitoring system, which will be spearheaded by IISc scientists on the task force, said V. Ram Prasath Manohar, …

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California farming area placed on probation over declining groundwater and sinking land
8 months, 3 weeks ago

California farming area placed on probation over declining groundwater and sinking land

LA Times  

For the first time, California water regulators are cracking down on one of the state’s major farming regions for failing to take steps to curb growers’ excessive groundwater pumping, which has sent water levels into rapid decline and is causing the land to sink. The State Water Resources Control Board voted unanimously Tuesday to place the Tulare Lake subbasin on …

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Telangana farmers worried as groundwater levels drop, temp rises
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana farmers worried as groundwater levels drop, temp rises

New Indian Express  

KAMAREDDY: Agriculture officials from Kamareddy and farmers from various villages are expressing concern over paddy cultivation as groundwater levels are dropping and temperatures are increasing on a daily basis. Sources said that due to the declining groundwater levels, some farmers are feeding dried paddy crops as fodder to the cattle, especially in Ghanpur. Recognising extensive paddy cultivation this year across …

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NE monsoon deficit in Tamil Nadu: Groundwater levels in north districts drop
11 months ago

NE monsoon deficit in Tamil Nadu: Groundwater levels in north districts drop

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Following the North-East monsoon, significant changes in groundwater levels have been observed across the state. The groundwater levels in southern districts that received heavy rainfall recently - Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Virudhunagar - have improved compared to the previous year. However, the situation is starkly different in Dharmapuri, with groundwater levels plummeting to 7.29 m compared to 3.6 …

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Groundwater depletion is worsening worldwide. Parts of California are suffering rapid declines
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Groundwater depletion is worsening worldwide. Parts of California are suffering rapid declines

LA Times  

From California’s Central Valley to the croplands of Iran, groundwater depletion has accelerated over the last four decades across the world’s arid food-producing regions. Groundwater levels have rapidly declined in many areas, while some aquifers' levels have risen since 2000 Median change in groundwater depth per year, in meters Deeper Shallower >1 1 0.1 0 0.1 1 >1 Reno NEVADA …

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Groundwater depletion accelerating in many parts of the world, study finds
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Groundwater depletion accelerating in many parts of the world, study finds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The groundwater that supplies farms, homes, industries and cities is being depleted across the world, and in many places faster than in the past 40 years, according to a new study that calls for urgency in addressing the depletion. “The novelty of the study lies in its global scope.” Groundwater is one of the largest freshwater sources anywhere …

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Groundwater depletion accelerating in many parts of the world, study finds
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Groundwater depletion accelerating in many parts of the world, study finds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Our study is a tale of bad news and …

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Their land is sinking. But Tulare Lake farm barons defy calls to cut groundwater pumping
1 year ago

Their land is sinking. But Tulare Lake farm barons defy calls to cut groundwater pumping

LA Times  

Earlier this year, as floodwaters rushed toward the San Joaquin Valley city of Corcoran — home to roughly 20,000 people and a sprawling maximum-security state prison — emergency workers and desperate local officials begged the state for help raising their levee. In October, state water regulators announced they’re taking the first step toward putting the Tulare Lake region on “probation” …

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Who Gets the Water in California? Whoever Gets There First.
1 year ago

Who Gets the Water in California? Whoever Gets There First.

New York Times  

UNCHARTED WATERS Who Gets the Water in California? Redding SURFACE WATER CLAIMS Sacramento CALIFORNIA DELTA San Francisco Stockton CALIFORNIA Bakersfield Los Angeles San Diego Redding SURFACE WATER CLAIMS Sacramento CALIFORNIA DELTA San Francisco Stockton CALIFORNIA Bakersfield Los Angeles San Diego Redding SURFACE WATER CLAIMS Sacramento CALIFORNIA DELTA San Francisco Stockton CALIFORNIA Bakersfield Los Angeles San Diego SURFACE WATER CLAIMS Sacramento …

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As Groundwater Dwindles, Powerful Players Block Change
1 year, 1 month ago

As Groundwater Dwindles, Powerful Players Block Change

New York Times  

Here are some of the people fighting efforts to conserve a vital resource that’s disappearing across the United States. Matthew Hamon for The New York Times Montana has declared this area a “closed basin,” meaning there isn’t enough surface water, like rivers and lakes, for new users. Groundwater level change, 2002–22 –80 ft. –60 –40 –20 0 +20 District 4 …

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PMC plans to boost groundwater levels under central project
1 year, 2 months ago

PMC plans to boost groundwater levels under central project

Hindustan Times  

Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation with the help of the National Institute of Urban Affairs of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ will take steps to increase groundwater levels in the city. PMC with the help of the National Institute of Urban Affairs will take steps to increase groundwater levels in the city. ) As part of the central …

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California’s epic rain year boosted groundwater levels, but not enough to recoup losses
1 year, 2 months ago

California’s epic rain year boosted groundwater levels, but not enough to recoup losses

LA Times  

California’s extraordinarily wet year brought the state vast quantities of water that have soaked into the ground and given a substantial boost to the state’s groundwater supplies, but not nearly enough to reverse long-term losses from over-pumping in many areas, according to a new state report. Groundwater levels, while recovering, are still lower than the period after the 2012-2016 drought.” …

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Monsoon this year is no rain, dry borewells, and no tanker water in Bengaluru
1 year, 4 months ago

Monsoon this year is no rain, dry borewells, and no tanker water in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Vakil Garden City, an upscale gated community of 150 villas on Kanakapura Road in south Bengaluru, had four borewells to service its water needs. Water tanker Price range in June 2023 Price range as on August 31, 2023 6,000 litres ₹700 - ₹850 ₹800 - ₹1,000 12,000 litres ₹1,000 - ₹1,200 ₹1,200 - ₹1,800 Many people tried digging new borewells, …

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Rains boost groundwater levels across Telangana
1 year, 5 months ago

Rains boost groundwater levels across Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The monsoon season has seen an increase in groundwater levels in the state in July following excess rainfall of 62 per cent in June and July. However as compared to the groundwater level in July 2022, the water levels recorded a fall by 1.03 m-bgl in July 2023 and only Bhupalapally, Jogulamba Gadwal, Mulugu and Sangareddy showed an increase …

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The Koramangala Challaghatta Valley project provides a lesson in successful wastewater management
1 year, 5 months ago

The Koramangala Challaghatta Valley project provides a lesson in successful wastewater management

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 17, 2023 12:55 IST - 6 MINS READ Water pollution and groundwater exploitation are major problems all over India, especially in urban areas. Highlights The Koramangala-Challaghatta Valley project is meant to treat 440 million litres of sewage water per day and use it to recharge groundwater in the drought-prone districts of Kolar and Chikkaballapur. The KC Valley …

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Dipping groundwater cause of worry in Bihar districts: State survey
1 year, 9 months ago

Dipping groundwater cause of worry in Bihar districts: State survey

Hindustan Times  

The dipping groundwater levels and deterioration in its quality in some Bihar districts over the past two years have become a cause of worry for the state authorities, according to the latest economic survey of the state. An assessment of pre-monsoon groundwater level across the state revealed that districts such as Aurangabad, Saran, Siwan, Gopalganj, West Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Khagaria, …

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