An aquifer is an underground layer of permeable rock or sediment that contains water and can supply water to wells and springs.
It acts as a large reservoir of groundwater that accumulates in the porous spaces or fractures of rocks. When it rains or when a body of water forms on the surface, some of that water infiltrates and is stored in the aquifer.
Aquifers are essential for supplying drinking water to communities and maintaining the flow of rivers and lakes during periods of drought. Their management and protection are crucial to ensure a sustainable water supply.
