Are you curious about the negative and positive roles stormwater plays in resupplying our drinking water? If so, read the BBC’s informative and fascinating story on (allegedly) the world’s largest stormwater project.
The project is designed to restore the flow of freshwater through the Florida Everglades to recharge Biscayne Aquifer. According to the article, this aquifer supplies drinking water to the 9 million residents of south Florida.
— Kurt Bland
Featured photo caption: “The Everglades is one of the most important ecosystems in the US, responsible for providing millions of Floridians with drinking water.” Credit: Lucy Sherriff, BBC.