Iran has passed the permitted stage of underground water extraction
Mr. Zeraatkar, Former Head of Underground Water for Hydrology in Kerman Region
At present, our country has crossed the red line and the permitted stage in the field of underground water extraction, which unfortunately, we are witnessing the gradual drying up of water sources, wells, aqueducts, deterioration of the quality of water sources, land subsidence, etc. In such a way that the potential of the country’s water resources decreases every day.
At present, our country has crossed the red line and the permitted stage in the field of underground water extraction, which unfortunately, we are witnessing the gradual drying up of water sources, wells, aqueducts, deterioration of the quality of water sources, land subsidence, etc. In such a way that the potential of the country’s water resources decreases every day.
Iran is one of the countries that imposes the most pressure on its water resources. Unplanned agriculture and extraction of underground water have caused drinking water sources to be damaged. While in developed countries, water resources are saved by using different methods, and water is used according to the capacity of the plains.
Therefore, the country is currently in a situation where we have to adjust the consumption of water resources according to the water capacity so that we can live a sustainable life.
