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Water Conservation & Management

US Groundwater Depletion: Powerful Players Block Change as Aquifers Drain

Introduction Groundwater depletion in the United States has reached crisis levels in many agricultural and urban regions as aquifers drain faster than they can recharge. Despite mounting scientific…

February 21, 2026 11 min read