Groundwater Regulations

Groundwater regulations, support or oppose? I support them. Due to a drought there has been less water for everyone living in these areas. Farmers wanting as much water as they can get to insure their crops growth, have been drilling wells all over their property. With all the new wells being drilled, the groundwater has been going away faster than expected. I believe that there should be regulations set in place to help save the groundwater. With minimal to no water, it will not only be harder to get your needs meet but living will be more expensive. There will be endless drives or walks to get the things you need. Imagine Driving or walking to the laundromat every time you or your family needs clean cloths, or going to the supermarket to try to get water bottles. But it's not always a guarantee there will be water there for you to drink. The bigger problem is when you get home. You will have to decide to use the minimal water you do have for disses, to flush the toilet …show more content…
Groundwater is like a bank account. You can’t take out more than you put in on an ongoing basis,” There is only so much water we can take out before we start having major problems. Although farmers feel a disconnection between them and lawmakers making the statement “They don't realize they are biting the own hands that feed them.” also saying that they think that “farming will become obsolete.” I do not believe farming will disappear, in fact if we all work together and do things right everything will work out in our favor. I am supporting regulations on groundwater. Not only because I don't want to go without showers for a long time but because I would like to have enough water for my pets to drink. Although I understand that farmers need water to grow our food we need to prioritize things