News
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Bacteria are everywhere, including in groundwater. The longer the water stays underground, the more bacteria there are. We don’t actually know how old the bacteria are. They are growing, so they could be younger, as the water flows underground through porous rocks and sediments. These sediments provide solutions for bacteria to... read more...
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A new study has revealed new insights into the hydrology of the Ganga River, shedding light on its summer flow and water loss dynamics as it leaves the Himalayas. The team discovered that groundwater, rather than glacial melt, is the primary source sustaining the Ganga’s summer flow across the plains.... read more...
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Environmental experts are urging Kabul residents to dig absorption wells to strengthen groundwater reserves by capturing rainwater and snow. They explain that this step can help slow the decline of groundwater levels and improve water management across the city. With seasonal rainfall increasing, they describe absorption wells as a practical... read more...
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A gathering of water professionals honours hydrogeologist Himanshu Kulkarni’s work and explores the path ahead for India’s groundwater journey. Find out more https://www.indiawaterportal.org/amp/story/groundwater/celebrating-the-legacy-and-reflecting-on-the-future-of-indias-groundwater read more...
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Hungary’s Great Hungarian Plain faces severe desertification as groundwater depletes and droughts intensify, threatening agriculture and prompting government action. Farmers dubbed “water guardians” redirect thermal spa water to artificially flood low-lying fields, re-creating natural flooding cycles disrupted by river channelization. Early results show improved groundwater levels and increased vegetation, offering... read more...
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More than two decades of data have been used to determine a gradual loss of both surface and subsurface supplies across swathes of the continent. Scientists have determined a sharp decline in total water storage in southern and Central Europe, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and South East England, among... read more...
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Indigenous people have coexisted with Australia’s vast and ancient groundwater systems for thousands of generations. Indigenous knowledge systems embody many thousands of years of groundwater monitoring. This includes tracking spring behaviour and soil moisture, animal movement and vegetation cues. Their knowledge extends back through deep time, before our current climate... read more...
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A new assessment has documented 684 sinkholes across Konya, Karaman and Aksaray, offering the most comprehensive picture to date of how climate change, prolonged drought and uncontrolled groundwater use are reshaping the Konya Closed Basin in Türkiye. Find out more https://www.turkiyetoday.com/lifestyle/konya-closed-basin-records-684-sinkholes-as-turkiye-updates-regional-risk-maps-3211133?s=1 read more...
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A world-first study of New Zealand’s aquifers reveals that some wells contain groundwater that is 40,000 years old with scientists warning they’ll be put at risk if too much water is taken. A series of maps and models was developed as part of a six-year research programme, which identified the... read more...
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The Earth holds approximately 20 million cubic kilometres of groundwater, roughly equal to the amount of saline water below the surface. But not all of it is usable: some lies too deep to extract, while other portions are already being tapped faster than they can recharge. Groundwater supplies half the... read more...
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