Challenges - Stone Hands

Key Concerns

Significant regions could face critical water shortages by 2040-2050. Many aquifers may reach unsustainable levels in the next 20-30 years.

Loss of

46,250M

Liters/day

Natural Environment
In natural ecosystems, maximum Infiltration occurs due to 99% permeable surfaces, enabling groundwater recharge and maintaining balanced ecosystems. Minimal runoff ensures clean water flows into rivers and lakes without contamination.
Climate change and deforestation reduce groundwater recharge, causing imbalanced ecosystems and water scarcity.
99% Permeable Surface
1% Impermeability

Rural
60% Surface Runoff

Rural

Groundwater depletion occurs when water is extracted from aquifers faster than it can naturally recharge, leading to lower water levels, reduced water quality, and long-term shortages, especially in areas with limited rainfall.

Overuse of groundwater and lack of rainwater harvesting lead to declining water tables and long-term shortages.

60% surface runoff

40% Infiltration

Suburban
70% Impermeability

Suburban

Urban sprawl creates 70% impermeable surfaces, limiting the land’s ability to absorb rainwater. This leads to increased stormwater run-off, flooding risks, and contamination of water bodies due to pollutants.

Rising impermeable surfaces and poor drainage systems increase flooding and water contamination risks.

70% Impermeability

30% Infiltration

City
1% Infiltration

City

High urbanization causes 99% Impermeability, severely limiting water Infiltration and overwhelming drainage systems. This results in significant surface runoff, pollution, and flooding, impacting urban water quality and ecosystems.

High urbanization, heavy runoff, and inadequate stormwater management result in frequent flooding and polluted water bodies.

99% Impermeability

1% Infiltration

Challenges