From this map, it's very easy to see large areas of the state showing groundwater level declines of up to five feet. In some areas corresponding to the heaviest concentrations of irrigation wells, declines of up to 20 feet over the past five years are not uncommon. |
The number of wells grows each year. We're always looking to add wells with good potential to contribute to the accuracy of our data. |
These persistent and growing declines in the aquifer over a large area of the state are due mainly to current drought conditions and resulting increases in groundwater pumping for irrigation. |