Blog: Cities are changing groundwater availability for residential growth
According to the US Drought Monitor, 28.8% of the lower 48 states are in drought. At one point in 2022, almost half of the country was in a drought condition. The lack of precipitation plays havoc on the groundwater supply which is the basic water supply for most Americans. Because of unpredictable weather events and patterns, many states have revisited their Water Laws to ensure their populations, animals and farming are provided adequate sources of groundwater for the years to come. These changes in regulations will impact industrial, commercial and residential development, as well as farming for those relying on groundwater usage. This is especially important in the sunbelt states from Texas to California where most populations and water demand are on the rise.
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