85% of Nebraska wells show groundwater decline since spring 2022 due to drought and irrigation demands.
Nebraska experiences ongoing groundwater level declines due to prolonged drought, with 85% of 4,822 wells showing decreases since spring 2022. Below-average precipitation and increased irrigation demands led to declines of over 20 feet in some areas since mid-2020, with an average drop of 3.15 feet since spring 2020. Despite Nebraska's abundant groundwater resources, long-term declines in certain areas raise concerns.
April 30, 2024
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