Question

The main reason for groundwater depletion is less consumption and too much seepage of water into the ground.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Groundwater depletion is primarily caused by sustained groundwater pumping. Some of the negative effects of groundwater depletion: drying up of wells. reduction of water in streams and lakes

Explanation:

Demand Side reason:

Intensive ground water-based irrigation agriculture and excess withdrawal of groundwater due to unmetered pump or flat bill or subsidized rate of electrical.

Due to MSP and other policies, the cultivation of water intense crops is growing.

Overpopulation is causing more demand for water