groundwater supply

**Groundwater Supply**

The term “groundwater supply” refers to the natural reservoir of water found beneath the Earth’s surface in soil pore spaces and rock formations. This essential source of freshwater supports drinking water needs, agricultural irrigation, and industrial uses worldwide. Groundwater is replenished through processes such as rainfall infiltration and plays a critical role in maintaining ecosystems and sustaining human activities, especially in areas where surface water is scarce or unreliable. Understanding groundwater supply involves studying hydrology, aquifer characteristics, recharge rates, and the impact of extraction on long-term availability and environmental health.