What is an aquaifer and its use to use? Is aquifers use commonly through out MN? Is this (if aquaifer) fixable/preventable? Thank You Katie O

The correct word is “pored.” They pored over data, not “poured.”

Honestly, journalists these days.

Its the area beneath the ground where water lies. Most cities drill down to this area and draw water for use by the public. As more folks tap into the local supply and use greater quantities, the aquifers are tasked with producing more water. They are “refilled” by absorbing rain and other sources, in this case, WBL.

this story also fails to mention that the surrounding developments diverts most of the rain water away from the lake as well

@katie
an aquifer is noting but a porous layer of rock under ground that lets ground water seep through it. The water then meets what is called aquicludes which is pretty much a solid layer of rock.. Between these two layers of rock the water collects and forms a sort of underground lake. We then tap into this “lake” via wells for fresh water supply. Aquifers should recharge naturally so long as the demand rate( us using water) doesn’t surpass the recharge rate

ha guess i did pay attention in envi science in college.. I didnt even have to google this

most lakes that I have seen are down, they are diverting the runoff from the rain away from the lakes, they are just in essence destroying our natural lakes.

Really though… why do we care?? This is the land of 10,000 lakes, find a new one

Have all of the pumps that pump water been permenantely turned off?

Is all of the runoff from near by areas allowed to run into the lake to keep it at the right level?

It’s an excellent story that provides valuable insights into an issue that is a huge concern to the White Bear community. One small language error isn’t sufficient reason to trash “journalists these days.” Sigh. Readers these days….