Why Does Groundwater Become More Expensive as the Water Table

question 63

Multiple Choice

Why does groundwater become more expensive as the water table lowers?

• A)because there is more competition for it, driving up prices
• B)because it takes more energy and expense to pump it from greater depths
• C)because the water must be cleaned and processed
• D)The cost of groundwater does not increase as the water table lowers

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