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Overpumping

"extraction of groundwater in excess of supply to a basin or aquifer, resulting in depletion of water resources. Overpumping of a well can lead to the intrusion of saline water if the well is near the sea coast."

Source: United Nations, Glossary of Environment Statistics

   
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