Earth Sciences

Over a third of groundwater in USA public-supply aquifers is Anthropocene-age and susceptible to surface contamination

B. C. Jurgens, K. Faulkner, et al.

Discover the intriguing age distribution of groundwater in the United States, revealing that 38% of our aquifers date back to the Anthropocene era since 1953. This groundbreaking research by Bryant C. Jurgens, Kirsten Faulkner, Peter B. McMahon, Andrew G. Hunt, Gerolamo Casile, Megan B. Young, and Kenneth Belitz showcases how aquifer type and climate influence groundwater age and susceptibility to contamination. Dive into the findings that impact our public-supply pumping system.