Most underground water sources, or aquifiers, are in poor to critical condition. With the increased demand for irrigation, drinking water and industrial use, aquifier water levels have been lowered much faster than they can be replaced naturally. At this rate, within the next several years, many aquifiers will actually dry up or become contaminated with salt... the normal occurrence that happens when water levels run low. What's more, many aquifiers are becoming contaminated making the water harder to process and often unsafe for consumption. As aquifier problems continue to increase, surface water becomes the logical source for the future. Presently, Arkansas uses about 6% of it's surface water. When you consider the water quality, our abundant supply and the ease with which it can be captured and utilized, Arkansas' lakes and streams will be the best water source for the future.
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