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swiley on Jan 12, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: Bees are essential to the almond industry, and bil...

From what I understand in CA fresh water is in short supply due certain users essentially getting it for free.

Also: remember that while water is part of a natural cycle, aquifers are used up and don’t get replenished.

AuthorizedCust on Jan 12, 2020 [–]

Many aquifers do get replenished. It depends on the aquifer.

For example, Texas's Edwards Aquifer, near San Antonio, has a large recharge zone.

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