Groundwater depletion is a big problem, even in the Great Lakes region
The U.S. Forest Service projects 40 states will have cities facing monthly water shortages in the next 50 years.
Over the past four decades, industries and communities have rapidly depleted groundwater found in underground aquifer systems all across the nation, according to an analysis conducted by the New York Times. Even municipalities in Illinois — a state surrounded by fresh water sources — are having to make decisions about where to source water once their wells run dry.
Reset speaks with water supply experts about sustainable ways to relieve Illinois’ stressed water systems.
GUESTS: Rachel Havrelock, director, UIC’s Freshwater Lab
IL State Rep. Ann Williams, 11th District
Jen Walling, executive director, Illinois Environmental Council
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Groundwater depletion is a big problem, even in the Great Lakes region
The U.S. Forest Service projects 40 states will have cities facing monthly water shortages in the next 50 years.
Over the past four decades, industries and communities have rapidly depleted groundwater found in underground aquifer systems all across the nation, according to an analysis conducted by the New York Times. Even municipalities in Illinois — a state surrounded by fresh water sources — are having to make decisions about where to source water once their wells run dry.
Reset speaks with water supply experts about sustainable ways to relieve Illinois’ stressed water systems.
GUESTS: Rachel Havrelock, director, UIC’s Freshwater Lab
IL State Rep. Ann Williams, 11th District
Jen Walling, executive director, Illinois Environmental Council
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons