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Wikipedia's article "Ogallala Aquifer" says that its volume has reduced 9% since the 1940s, 3% in the period 2001-2008 alone (32% of 9%). At this rate of deplet
by gralx 8y ago
Wikipedia's article "Ogallala Aquifer" says that its volume has reduced 9% since the 1940s, 3% in the period 2001-2008 alone (32% of 9%). At this rate of depletion, the aquifer has 240 years left, and once depleted, it would require 6000 years to recharge. Assuming that drawing on the aquifer is feasible only at a volume much greater than 1% of capacity, its useful life would be significantly less than 240 years.
- lambdasquirrel 8y agoYou don't have to "deplete" it like so to cause problems. Some areas that are higher up will lose access before others. In some places, wells will have to be drilled deeper, and everywhere, the water table will drop. You can't get something for nothing.
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