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Where the Water Table Sets the Agenda: Ten U.S. Counties Facing Aquifer Stress

Where the Water Table Sets the Agenda: Ten U.S. Counties Facing Aquifer Stress

Groundwater decline often stays invisible until it surfaces in a household well, a harvest, or a utility bill. This 2026 county-level explainer identifies ten representative places where aquifer stress is shaping daily decisions and shows how residents can follow the local water rules that matter.