Groundwater is one of our most important sources of freshwater, supplying 50% of the world's population with drinking water. Groundwater is typically fresh, and more filtered than surface water as its had the chance to drain through sediment and soil on its way underground. Many rural households pump up wellwater for their household rather than relying on a municipal or city source.
Groundwater is used for vital purposes all over the world. This includes drinking water for humans, irrigation, livestock, fish, and more.
