Drop in aquifer levels near Adani mine sparks concern for sacred wetlands
by Ben Smee from Environment | The Guardian on (#5KZ9P)
Hydrogeologist says groundwater changes may have already caused irreversible damage to nearby Doongmabulla Springs
Aquifer levels have dropped significantly" near the Adani Carmichael coalmine since 2019, prompting concern from groundwater experts that the large volumes of water being pumped may have already locked in" irreversible damage to sensitive wetlands.
Groundwater monitoring data from one aquifer in the south-west corner of the mining lease shows a drawdown of about 50 metres in the past two years.
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