First, a disclaimer. I am not trained in geology, hydrology or any related field. I am certainly not an “expert” in these fields, so what I say below is likely to be an oversimplification.
But I know many people are interested in our aquifers and may also have some misconceptions about them. Hopefully, I can shed some light on the subject.
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