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Groundwater is one of our main drinkable water sources. Many sectors of society rely on this technology as their only means for daily water supply. By analyzing the fact that 23% of the world’s freshwater comes from the subsoil, it’s easy to understand the importance of this resource in the modern world.
Although aquifers have a wide extension and can be replenished, large demands have turned them into a finite natural resource.
Groundwater: formation, movements, and accessibility
The United Nations has reported that there are 10 million cubic kilometers of underground water across the world. While groundwater constitutes only 1.7% of the planet’s water resources, it represents 30% of drinkable water. For this reason, many see a...