The groundwater system in western Victoria and south-east South Australia has begun to show signs of collapse, threatening the water security of SA’s second biggest citySign up for the Rural Network email newsletterSome of the best-quality groundwater in Australia underlies the upper and lower south-east of South Australia and parts of south-western Victoria.But almost 200 years of draw down for agriculture, farming and domestic use has changed the surface drainage. Underground water in some areas has collapsed and water quality is deteriorating, putting at risk not only a fragile natural ecosystem but a $5bn regional economy.Sign up to receive Guardian Australia’s fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/20/protecting-green-triangle-experts-warn-irreversible-groundwater-decline-victoria-south-australia
Author : Frances Thompson
Publish date : 2024-10-19 19:00:23
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Protecting the Green Triangle: experts warn of ‘irreversible’ groundwater decline
