GROUNDWATER – MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE
World Water Day takes place on 22nd March every year. It is an annual United Nations observance, started in 1993, that celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion people currently living without access to safe water.
Groundwater Information
* Groundwater is water found underground in aquifers, which are geological formations of rocks, sands and gravels that can hold water Ø Over 97% of the fresh, liquid water on earth is groundwater
* Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere. Out of sight, under our feet, groundwater is a hidden treasure that enriches our lives. In the driest parts of the world, it may be the only water people have
* Almost all of the liquid freshwater in the world is groundwater, supporting drinking water supplies, sanitation systems, farming, industry, and ecosystems. In many places, human activities over-use and pollute groundwater. In other places, we simply do not know how much water is down there
* Groundwater will play a critical role in adapting to climate change. We need to work together to sustainably manage this precious resource.
