Aquifer Group, LLC

What We Do: Aquifer Recharge

Aquifer Recharge

Sixty percent of the world population and its corresponding urban centers depend on groundwater to supply its human, agricultural, environmental and industrial needs. Approximately half of the U.S. population draws its water supply from groundwater.

It is predicted that these same geographic centers will experience two-fold increases in water demand during this century. Throughout the world, regions that have sustainable groundwater balance are shrinking by the day. The most common symptom is a secular decline in water tables. According to a recent World Bank Study, urban growth, erosion-induced siltation, geological events, and manmade pollution are quickly reducing the number of natural recharge structures.

In order to maintain viable and sustainable ground water and surface water supplies into the next century, we must find better ways of managing and replenishing what we use. Therefore, the key to ensuring an adequate supply of water is the responsible management of both surface and ground water, including the implementation of better and more efficient conservation techniques.

Aquifer Group specializes in aquifer recharge. What is aquifer recharge? Aquifer recharge can be defined in two ways: "natural recharge", or recharge to aquifers that takes place naturally, and "artificial recharge", or active recharge that is accomplished by artificial, man-made methods. Aquifer Group's vision for aquifer recharge can best be described as a properly managed combination of both. We call it "Enhanced Natural Recharge" or ENR. Enhanced Natural Recharge is the environmentally conscious diversion, capture, and storage of a small portion of seasonal runoff, along with managed environmental flows from regional watersheds.

We accomplish our goals by utilizing our Aquifer Recharge Storage and Recovery Concept, or ARSR. What is ARSR™?

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