What can humans do to improve the conditions of groundwater aquifers?

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Mila Bautista · Accepted Answer

Minimize pollution and uncover upper parts with lots of cement/asphalt

Infiltration and percolation are sources of groundwater. If you minimize these processes by a lot of urbanization (paving, asphalting, heavy construction, cementing, etc.), groundwater aquifers will be in trouble in terms of their feeding. You have to know your safe withdrawal. The other issue is contamination of groundwater from industrial, agricultural and domestic (such as septic tanks) sources. Fuel stations (gas stations) are one source. Underground storage tanks, if managed unproperly, might leak. Many examples can be given. Another issue is salt application to deice roads in winter time. This cause groundwater pollution.

Benjamin Awad · Answer

undefined To improve the conditions of groundwater aquifers, humans can:

1. Implement water conservation measures to reduce excessive groundwater pumping.
2. Adopt sustainable agricultural practices to minimize groundwater contamination from fertilizers and pesticides.
3. Establish regulations to limit industrial activities that contribute to groundwater pollution.
4. Invest in groundwater recharge projects to replenish depleted aquifers.
5. Conduct regular monitoring and assessment of groundwater quality to identify and address contamination sources.
6. Promote public awareness and education about the importance of groundwater conservation and protection.