Solar-powered water pumps have the potential to alleviate global water scarcity, but careful management is needed to prevent the overexploitation of groundwater resources.
As the use of solar technology expands, the rollout of solar-powered water pumps is expected to significantly enhance the availability of safe drinking water around the world. Groundwater – the water stored in between rocks underground – contributes almost 99 percent of the unfrozen fresh water found on Earth. In Africa, where many do not have access to clean drinking water, there is thought to be around 20 times more groundwater than that in lakes and reservoirs.
In addition, this technology cannot be used in all regions of Africa, particularly in rural communities situated on top of ancient rocks where water is harder to access. To avoid overexploitation, scientists suggest that handpumps and low-yielding solar-powered pumps should continue to be used alongside large solar pumps. This equipment can help communities gain access to drinking water while avoiding the depletion of the water source.
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