Virginia’s Aquifer Under Threat | Washington DC News

Virginia’s eastern coast is in a groundwater crisis, with a new study revealing that population growth and booming data centers are draining the region’s critical aquifer faster than it can replenish. Scientists and lawmakers warn that outdated water laws from the 1970s and 1990s are no longer adequate, urging urgent reforms to restrict industrial use, mandate alternative water sources, and boost regulatory power to protect drinking water for the future. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b8bd38ce0f07e65b