Thousands of Central Valley water wells risk failure
Researchers examined plans for managing groundwater in the Central Valley. They found local plans leave thousands of wells at risk of running dry.
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Researchers examined plans for managing groundwater in the Central Valley. They found local plans leave thousands of wells at risk of running dry.
In the San Joaquin Valley, 1,800 families rely on state-funded water deliveries to fill household tanks. The list of those waiting for fixes has been growing.
In the San Joaquin Valley, 1,800 families rely on state-funded water deliveries to fill household tanks. The list of those waiting for fixes has been growing.
Disappearing groundwater is what drives California's fresh water scarcity, and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is the state's only hope for the future.
In parts of California's Central Valley, farmlands are being used to soak up storm water and replenish depleted groundwater.