An aquifer is an unwelcome host to wastes that we generate
Protection of aquifers is a subject we highly often debate
A concise method of protection is obscure
We wish it were simple and pure.
We must first map the plumes and recognize their fate.
Some aquifers store water readily, but recharge can be slow
In this case heavy ground water use will let us know
That progressively lowering the water table
Will prevent sustainability to be able
To leave our descendants enough water to bestow.
Aquifer protection is a philosophy we try to follow
But in real practice our hopes tend to be hollow.
Impacts of population tend to increase
As other desires of humans don’t cease
And sacrifice to protect aquifers is hard to swallow.
Protection of aquifers is a subject we highly often debate
A concise method of protection is obscure
We wish it were simple and pure.
We must first map the plumes and recognize their fate.
Some aquifers store water readily, but recharge can be slow
In this case heavy ground water use will let us know
That progressively lowering the water table
Will prevent sustainability to be able
To leave our descendants enough water to bestow.
Aquifer protection is a philosophy we try to follow
But in real practice our hopes tend to be hollow.
Impacts of population tend to increase
As other desires of humans don’t cease
And sacrifice to protect aquifers is hard to swallow.
