does ground water get recharged?

Question

If too many wells are drilled in an area how does the water get recharged?

Answer 1

Ground water is recharged every time it rains. Also home with wells usually have septic systems. These septic systems retun water back into the ground. Its not a loss less system as evaporation and run off from water lawns/gardens obviously don't return to the same aquifier. However what goes down the drain is return via the leach field

Answer 2

You are on the right track: But it is not how many wells, but how much water is removed from those wells. Ground water is a product of rain soaking into the ground. So if you take out more than soaks in, the water table will drop.

For this reason, it is important to monitor the ground water depth in an area to ensure that it is not overconsumed. And as one person has already said, it's not only about how much water is taken out, but how much soaks in.

This issue can often become political. The "recharge" area for the Edwards Aquifer (the main water source for San Antonio, Texas, is located 50 to 100 miles to the north. There is tremendous growth to the north where the capital city of Austin and surrounding communities are located. Thus, a state-wide authority had to be established to regulate growth, consumption, and even how much water farmers can take out of wells on their own land to protect the source for the large population center.

Answer 3

Rain is what recharges groundwater. However, if the ground has not been saturated or if there is a lot of paving, then the rain water becomes runoff.

Answer 4

yes ofcourse! rain water eecharges ground water

1 Afforestation
2 Rain water harvesting
are the best ways to restore ground water