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Jacob's Well Is Stagnant Because Aquifer Overdrawn

The spring that feeds the iconic Jacob's Well in Central Texas isn't flowing.

That's because the Trinity Aquifer is overdrawn.

Ways to fix this?

➡️ a cap on withdrawals
➡️ repairs at leaky utilities
➡️ harvest rainwater and recycle greywater

Episode soon thanks to the Environmental Defense Fund!

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