Author Question: What problems can result from removing more groundwater from an aquifer than the amount replaced by ... (Read 13 times)

nautica902 · **on:** Jul 13, 2018

What problems can result from removing more groundwater from an
aquifer than the amount replaced by recharge? What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

How has recharging with Colorado River water changed Tucsons need for
pumping groundwater from the Tucson Basin? What will be an ideal response?

rleezy04 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 13, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Problems include compaction of the aquifer, which results in decreased porosity and
permeability; and subsidence.

Answer to Question 2

The need to pump groundwater has eased and several wells in the basin have been shut
off temporarily.

nautica902 · **Reply 2 on:** Jul 13, 2018

TYSM

shailee

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it