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Explain the importance of groundwater to communities.

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Ground water the main source for drinking water supply, and is also important in the agriculture sector. the ground water communities helps in the protection of ground water by using it in an appropriate way

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Groundwater supplies drinking water for 51% of the total U.S. population and 99% of the rural population. Groundwater helps grow our food. 64% of groundwater is used for irrigation to grow crops. Groundwater is an important component in many industrial processes.

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