Advantages and disadvantages of groundwater supply

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Advantages and disadvantages of groundwater supply

Advantages

  • Rocks act as a natural filter
  • No loss of water through evaporation
  • No requirement for expensive and environmentally damaging dams
  • Pumping costs low

Disadvantages

  • Sedimentary rocks and presence of aquifers
  • surface subsidence
  • pollutants have long residence time
  • Groundwater not always suitable for drinking

Evaluation

Groundwater is only renewable if it has a sufficient recharge zone and within a live aquifer.

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