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Major Aquifers of the World
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Central Valley Aquifer
Location: United States (California), Importance: Key for the agriculture industry, Issues: Groundwater overdraft leading to subsidence and loss of storage capacity
Great Artesian Basin
Location: Australia, Importance: Largest artesian basin in the world, Issues: Water extraction affecting pressure and sustainability
North China Plain Aquifer
Location: China, Importance: Supports one of the most densely populated regions, Issues: Severe overuse causing land subsidence
Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System
Location: North Africa (Chad, Egypt, Libya, Sudan), Importance: Major source of freshwater in a desert region, Issues: Risk of non-renewable water being depleted
Ogallala Aquifer
Location: United States (Central), Importance: Vital for agricultural irrigation, Issues: Over-extraction leading to depletion
Floridan Aquifer
Location: United States (Southeast), Importance: Main source of freshwater for the region, Issues: Saline water intrusion due to excessive pumping
High Plains Aquifer
Location: United States (Central), Importance: Supports a significant portion of US agriculture, Issues: Similar to Ogallala Aquifer depletion
Edwards Aquifer
Location: United States (Texas), Importance: Vital for drinking water and irrigation, Issues: Habitat destruction for endangered species and water rights conflicts
Altiplano-Puna Aquifer
Location: South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile), Importance: Crucial for supporting ecosystems and local communities, Issues: Mining activities threatening water quality and quantity
Arabian Aquifer System
Location: Arabian Peninsula, Importance: Provides water for millions in arid regions, Issues: Over-consumption risks depleting the resource
Karoo Aquifer
Location: South Africa, Importance: Supports agriculture in semi-arid regions, Issues: Vulnerable to pollution and over-extraction
Guarani Aquifer
Location: South America (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay), Importance: Large freshwater reserve, Issues: Legal and environmental challenges over its use
Murzuk Basin Aquifer
Location: North Africa (Mainly Libya), Importance: Essential for water supply in arid regions, Issues: Threat of over-extraction and unsustainable use
Cancun Aquifer
Location: Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula), Importance: Supports tourism and sensitive ecosystems, Issues: Threats from pollution, overuse and development
London Basin Aquifer
Location: United Kingdom (London area), Importance: Supplies a large proportion of London's water needs, Issues: Potential for overuse and contamination
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