TOPEKA — The Kansas Geological Survey reported Wednesday groundwater levels in the High Plains Aquifer could be sustained for at least one decade in moisture-imperiled areas of western Kansas through pumping reductions of 18% to 32%.
The aquifer, the state’s most economically important groundwater resource, published a report summarizing regional conditions and options for prolonging life of the aquifer. The review documented benefits of voluntary water conservation in the state’s five groundwater management districts.
“Our results show that the only way to slow…
Survey: Reduced irrigation could stabilize aquifer
Kansas Geological Survey says 18% to 32% cut in groundwater pumping may stabilize aquifer. Estimates are drawn from 25 years of tracking water-level, water-use.
