National Geographic (Aug. 19, 2014)
This article does a good job of explaining what is happening with the underground water aquifers in the United States and why we should be concerned. Droughts are forcing us to rely more and more on these aquifers instead of surface water sources. They are being depleted at alarming rates. We cannot continue to take water for granted. Comprehensive steps and conservation efforts need to be developed and implemented before it is too late.
If You Think the Water Crisis Can’t Get Worse, Wait Until the Aquifers Are Drained