Safe Yield Aquifer Discharge

04/05/25

“What is the point before aquifer discharge becomes unsafe?”

People extract water from aquifers. Taking too much water from aquifers can lead to land subsidence, dry wells, and long-term decline of water yields. The Safe Yield Aquifer Discharge measures the point where aquifer water extraction is sustainable. 

• Earth/Climate science
• Engineering
• Policy
• Urban Systems