groundwaterresources
Groundwater is a vital natural resource, forming a significant part of the Earth's water cycle. It refers to any water that is found beneath the Earth's surface in the pore spaces of soil and rock formations. These underground layers, known as aquifers, can store and transmit water. Rainfall and melting snow are the primary sources of groundwater recharge, as water seeps into the ground through soil and permeable rock.
The availability and quality of groundwater vary greatly depending on geological conditions, climate, and human activities.
However, groundwater resources are not inexhaustible. Over-extraction, where the rate of withdrawal exceeds the rate of