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nautica902

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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?



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rleezy04

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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

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Excellent

samiel-sayed

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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