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    What is an aquifer?

    Question #47896. Asked by shady shaker. (May 28 04 2:21 PM)


    rlaj

    		An aquifer is a underground body of water, they are generally classified as major or minor aquifers. 81% of Texas' land has some type of aquifer under it.

    May 28 04, 2:28 PM
    potterguy

    		Generally aquifers are contained in permeable rock between two layers of impermeable rock. These can contain vast quantities of fresh water, often dating back to prehistoric times. The main aquifer rlaj is probably referring to is the Ogalalla Aquifer, which has been severely drawn down over the past century due to the numerous wells drilled to supply irrigation for farming and potable water for the rapidly expanding population in that region.

    May 28 04, 7:17 PM
    Hismissive

    		The Great Artesian Basin is the world's largest system of aquifers, and .. well .. boring stuff.

    http://westernqueensland.wheretostay.com.au/article/auartsn

    May 29 04, 2:56 AM

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