The global water cycle provides renewable water, but a number of factors affect how much freshwater is available for human consumption. Describe these factors and circumstances. When do human interventions in water availability pose serious problems to freshwater accessibility?

Answer 1

Leaking septic systems that contaminate aquifers.

Mining and leaking storage tank activities that contaminate aquifers.

Excessive drawdown from aquifers, such as the Oglalla aquifer in the midwest.