Question

What are the consequences of intensive use of ground water

Answer 1

Intensive use of groundwater for irrigation leads to the lowering of water tables, reducing its potential for future use. It also generates multiple negative externalities, including salinity, stream depletion, or land subsidence that directly affect agricultural productivity, water users and the environment.

Answer 2

intensive use of groundwater for irrigation leads to the lowering of water tables, reducing its potential for future use. it also generates multiple negative externalities, including salinity, stream depletion, or land subsistence that directly affect agricultural productivity water users and the environment.