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Is groundwater pumping leading to rise in sea levels?

Is groundwater pumping leading to rise in sea levels? | Groundwater | Scoop.it

A new study demonstrates the effect of pumping groundwater, typically for irrigation, on sea level rise.

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Fracking risks to ground water assessed - Science News

Fracking risks to ground water assessed - Science News | Groundwater | Scoop.it
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Fracking risks to ground water assessed - Science News
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Dr. Vidic said it is possible that some of the water could reach the drinking water aquifers at shallower levels through cracks in the rock.
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Watching the Watershed | Storm Water Solutions

Watching the Watershed | Storm Water Solutions | Groundwater | Scoop.it
After receiving a text message indicating a real-time spike in ammonium and conductivity, field technicians in Greenville County, S.C., dropped what they were doing to track the potential illicit discharge.
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EPA sounds alarm on fracking in Wyoming

EPA sounds alarm on fracking in Wyoming | Groundwater | Scoop.it
The Environmental Protection Agency says chemicals from "fracking," a controversial method of extracting natural gas from the ground, have polluted groundwater in Wyoming.
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War on water shortage

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Measurement and monitoring is the issue. How we build sustainable systems and infrastructures globally – it is a challenge for many countries, not just ...
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When in Drought: Satellites show low Great Lakes groundwater

When in Drought: Satellites show low Great Lakes groundwater | Groundwater | Scoop.it
The drought plaguing the country continues to sap the groundwater and soil water of the Great Lakes region, according to new NASA satellite data.
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“Sleeper” House bills address groundwater pollution from leaky landfills

“Sleeper” House bills address groundwater pollution from leaky landfills | Groundwater | Scoop.it
Landfill remediation is a quiet issue that hasn’t caused much controversy because it’s long been a priority for both the legislature and the executive branch. ...
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BLM’s decision on Nevada-Utah pipeline called ‘pure folly’

Las Vegas’ plan to tap billions of gallons of groundwater lurched closer to reality this week after the Bureau of Land Management granted a right of way for a 263-mile pipeline connecting the fast-growing gambling ...
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Gnangara aquifer under pressure

Gnangara aquifer under pressure | Groundwater | Scoop.it
Lakes and wetlands that rely on Perth's Gnangara groundwater system are set to dry out even more with WA's water regulator poised to grant the Water Corporation a massive allocation from the aquifer.
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How does groundwater pumping affect streamflow?

Groundwater provides drinking water for millions of Americans and is the primary source of water to irrigate cropland in many of the nations most productive agricultural settings.
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Environmental groups look to sue dairies over groundwater

Environmental groups say they will sue five Lower Valley dairies in federal court for allegedly contaminating local drinking water supplies unless the operators take steps to stop the contamination "and begin to make amends for the damage they have already caused."

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Daily Infographic: What Earth's Swirling Groundwater Looks Like From Outerspace

Daily Infographic: What Earth's Swirling Groundwater Looks Like From Outerspace | Groundwater | Scoop.it

Two great visualizations of the world's liquid freshwater supply...

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More data shows groundwater pollution from fracking - Summit County Citizens Voice

More data shows groundwater pollution from fracking - Summit County Citizens Voice | Groundwater | Scoop.it

More data shows groundwater pollution from frackingSummit County Citizens VoiceBy Summit Voice. There's more evidence suggesting that fracking in Wyoming is polluting groundwater near the town of Pavilion, as U.S.

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USGS Release: USGS Releases Reports on Groundwater-Quality Sampling Near Pavillion, Wyo. (9/26/2012 2:34:51 PM)

USGS Release: USGS Releases Reports on Groundwater-Quality Sampling Near Pavillion, Wyo. (9/26/2012 2:34:51 PM) | Groundwater | Scoop.it
The U.S. Geological Survey is making available two reports related to groundwater-quality, quality-control, and well yield data for two monitoring wells near Pavillion, Wyo.
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Hydraulic Fracturing Data Collection Tools Improve Environmental Reporting

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Groundwater challenges emerging around Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex

Groundwater challenges emerging around Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex | Groundwater | Scoop.it
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Two Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists recently completed an evaluation of groundwater resources in the Trinity and Woodbine aquifers under the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and published their findings

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Owner of proposed Gogebic mine has groundwater problems in Illinois operation

Owner of proposed Gogebic mine has groundwater problems in Illinois operation | Groundwater | Scoop.it
Owner of proposed Gogebic mine has groundwater problems in Illinois operation Milwaukee Journal Sentinel An Illinois coal mine owned by the same investor who is trying to develop an iron ore mine in Wisconsin has come under fire by Illinois'...
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California’s groundwater problems and prospects

California’s groundwater problems and prospects | Groundwater | Scoop.it
Under the rocks and stones, there is water underground -- Talking Heads By Jay R. Lund and Thomas Harter Groundwater is one of California’s most ubiquitous, widely used resources that is unseen and...
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Pennsylvania Fracking Wastewater Likely to Overwhelm Ohio Injection Wells

Pennsylvania Fracking Wastewater Likely to Overwhelm Ohio Injection Wells | Groundwater | Scoop.it
ECOWATCH — The total amount of fracking wastewater from natural gas production in Pennsylvania's Marcellus shale region has increased by about 570 percent since ...
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Colorado panel approves new groundwater rules for drilling

The new rules require operators sample nearby water wells both before and after drilling activities as a way to provide assurance water supplies aren't affected by energy development and identify potential problems in the ...
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Is Fracking Safe? Debate on Controversial Natural Gas Drilling Technique as NY Moratorium May Expire

Is Fracking Safe? Debate on Controversial Natural Gas Drilling Technique as NY Moratorium May Expire | Groundwater | Scoop.it
The controversial use of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," that is behind the country’s natural gas boom has come under scrutiny in the new Hollywood drama, "Promised Land," and met stiff resistance in New York state, where a four-year...
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How the Feds Let Industry Pollute the Nation's Underground Water Supply

How the Feds Let Industry Pollute the Nation's Underground Water Supply | Groundwater | Scoop.it
Federal officials have given companies permission to pollute aquifers in more than 1,500 places across the country.
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Climate: Groundwater another factor in coastal flooding

Climate: Groundwater another factor in coastal flooding | Groundwater | Scoop.it
New study sees groundwater as doubling the amount of flooding in some areas By Summit Voice FRISCO — Some coastal communities may face a double whammy when it comes to climate-related flooding duri...
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Unregulated Fracking in California Faces Court Challenge

Unregulated Fracking in California Faces Court Challenge | Groundwater | Scoop.it

Unregulated Fracking in California Faces Court Challenge

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Info on groundwater level at the click of a mouse

Come next year, you will get to know your area's groundwater level, the fluoride content, quantity of nitrogen, if the water is saline or sweet, all at a click of the mouse. For the...

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Government Study Shows Evidence Of Fracking Contaminating Groundwater

Government Study Shows Evidence Of Fracking Contaminating Groundwater | Groundwater | Scoop.it
The Government Does Not Want To Talk About A New Report That Probably Shows Fracking Contaminated Groundwater...
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