Excess use of

groundwater
 What is ground water

Groundwater is the water present beneath

Earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the
fractures of rock formations.
EFFECTS OF EXCESS USE OF
GROUNDWATER

• Excessive pumping can lower the groundwater table, and

cause wells to no longer be able to reach groundwater. ...
When groundwater is overused, the lakes, streams, and rivers
connected to groundwater can also have their supply
diminished. Land Subsidence. Land subsidence occurs when
there is a loss of support below ground.
What are the environmental impacts of groundwater usage?
What are the environmental impacts of groundwater usage?

• The extreme use of groundwater resources can have serious

concerns, such as uplifting and seismic activities, ecological
environment deterioration, land subsidence, vegetation
degradation, livelihoods for rural poor, and food security
implications.
Causes of Groundwater Depletion

• Groundwater depletion most commonly occurs because of the

frequent pumping of water from the ground. ...
• We continuously pump groundwater from aquifers and it does not
have enough time to replenish itself. ...
• Agricultural needs require a large amount of groundwater.
How is groundwater overused?

• Groundwater is a highly overused resource because of the following

reasons : (a) Due to large and growing population and consequent
greater demands for water and unequal access to it. ... (c) In the
housing societies or colonies in the cities, there is an arrangement of
own ground water pumping devices to meet water needs.
Why is using a lot of water bad for the environment?

• This unsustainable practice decreases long-term water security

and availability. Furthermore, and almost most
importantly, water takes a lot of energy, time, and money to
filter and clean so that it's drinkable. Wasting water or
overusing household water means you're wasting the energy-
intensive process of filtration.Aug 4, 2016
Conclusion
How can we avoid wastage of water?

1.Water your lawn only when it needs it. ...

2.Water during the cool parts of the day. ...
3.Avoid watering on windy days.
4.Don't water the road.
5.Water trees slowly and infrequently to encourage deep rooting.
6.Let grass grow taller in hot, dry weather to shade roots and
hold moisture.
What are the Advantages of Water Stored in the Ground?

• It does not evaporate.

• It recharges wells near the area.
• It provides moisture to the vegetation.
• It does not provide breeding grounds for mosquitos , like
stagnant water in lakes and ponds.
• It is relatively protected from contamination by animal and
human waste.
• It benefits the local population.