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The time it takes for rainwater to reach the aquifer varies depending on factors such as soil type, landscape features, and the rate of rainfall. In some cases, rainwater can infiltrate the aquifer within days to weeks, while in other cases it may take years to decades.

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What happens if too much water is pumped out of an aquifer?

If too much water is pumped out of an aquifer, the water table can drop significantly, leading to land subsidence, saltwater intrusion, and drying up of wells and springs. This can also disrupt the natural ecosystem of the area and affect agriculture and water supply for communities.


What material makes the worst aquifer?

Aquifers with poor water-holding capabilities are typically composed of materials like sand, gravel, or fractured rock, which are considered to be poor aquifer materials due to their high porosity and permeability. These materials allow water to flow through them too easily, making them unsuitable for storing and supplying water effectively.


How long does it take to fill up your well once it has gone dry?

As long as it takes for the aquifer to recharge. The well will not be supplied with water until the water table rises again, since the well forms a cone of depression in the aquifer. (Think about drinking maple syrup through a coffee stirrer). That could be as long as, say, until the cows come home.


Does rain water contain phosphates?

No. Salt is too heavy to evaporate. Even though some rain water is evaporated from the ocean it does not contain salt. No. When the water evaporates, it leaves the salt behind.


Where does rainwater come from?

The Sun's heat causes water to evaporate (dissolve) into the air (you can see this happen when your Mum hangs the washing out to dry). The wind then moves this 'wet' air up into the sky where it cools and the dissolved water comes out of the air (you can see this happen withe the steam that forms on the mirror when you take a bath or shower) - this forms the clouds you can see in the sky. When enough water comes together in the clouds, it gets too heavy to stay up and falls back to the ground as rain.