Speaking of groundwater, do you think that it is like a hidden "hermit", usually obscure, but actually plays a super important role? That's right, it's like an "invisible bank" from which we are always "withdrawing" money, but often forgetting to "save money". Especially in North China, because of long-term overexploitation, this "bank" has suffered huge deficits, forming a shocking "underground water funnel".
Do you know? These "funnels" are not only huge in size, but some are even 12 times larger than the city of Beijing! And they are still expanding, like the wounds of the earth, devouring our living space little by little. Imagine what would become of our homes if this "wound" continued to worsen? Doesn't it feel a bit like a post-apocalyptic scene in a sci-fi movie?
Groundwater deficits are no joke, but the harm it brings is real. First of all, the "small problems" such as cracks and collapses in the ground will appear frequently, bringing a lot of trouble to our lives. Imagine walking and walking, and suddenly the ground cracks, how scary!
What's more, the groundwater deficit will also lead to desertification and wind and sand damage, turning our homes into barren land. When the time comes, let alone growing crops, even where to live will have to be a problem. You say, is this groundwater deficit related to our survival and future?
So, we can't turn a blind eye to the problem of groundwater deficit anymore. It's like an "invisible bomb" that, once it erupts, has unimaginable consequences. We have to keep an eye on the movement of this "bomb", otherwise it will really blow up one day, and it will be too late!
In the face of the crisis of groundwater shortage, we cannot sit idly by. If we want to save groundwater, we must first start at the source and reduce overexploitation and use. Fortunately, the state has realized the seriousness of the problem and has introduced a series of policies and measures to strictly restrict the extraction and use of groundwater.
At the same time, new agricultural irrigation technologies are being actively promoted to reduce the waste of agricultural water. These are all palliative, not cure-all. If you want to really solve the problem of groundwater deficit, you still have to rely on the trick of "replenishing water"!
The South-to-North Water Diversion Project and the Four Waters Coordination Project were born for this purpose, and they are like a "lifeline" that transports precious water resources to North China. After years of hard work, the groundwater level has risen quite a bit, and the "funnel" has been slowly filled. What a relief!
However, it is not enough to rely on the efforts of the state, each of us must also take action, start from the small things around us, save water, and protect water resources. You can start with yourself, for example, use less water when taking a shower, turn on the faucet when washing vegetables, and don't let it flow all the time...... Although these little things may seem inconspicuous, they add up to a lot!
After all, groundwater is our common "home", and we have to rely on everyone to protect it! Let's take this as an imminent "battle" and win it together!
I would like to ask you if you have paid attention to water conservation? What other ways do you think we can better protect our groundwater? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to discuss! Let's work together to protect groundwater and protect our homeland. Each of us is a part of this "battle"!