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3. The water that is found underground makes its way into rivers and lakes. It is often tapped by wells for irrigation supply and drinking.

2. Groundwater sources are often replenished by rain and snow.

5. Over pumping of groundwater is causing water tables to fall across large areas of North China, India, Pakistan, Middle East, Mexico, and western U.S.

1. The United States gets most (50%) of our drinking water from groundwater and use it mostly for irrigation.

4. Groundwater sources often become seeped with agricultural and urban runoff tainted with fertilizers and chemicals.