An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, sediment, or soil. Aquifers can store large amounts of water and are a major source of groundwater for drinking, irrigation, and other uses. Aquifers are recharged by precipitation, surface water, and other sources of water. Groundwater from aquifers is often the only source of water in arid and semi-arid regions.

Aquifers are a major source of drinking water for many communities around the world. Aquifers can be recharged naturally by precipitation, or artificially by pumping water into them. Aquifers can also be depleted if too much water is taken out of them.

Types of Aquifer

1. Unconfined Aquifer: An unconfined aquifer is an aquifer that is not confined by an impermeable layer of rock or clay. Water in an unconfined aquifer is able to move freely through the aquifer and is recharged by precipitation.

2. Confined Aquifer: A confined aquifer is an aquifer that is confined by an impermeable layer of rock or clay. Water in a confined aquifer is not able to

Factors Effecting on Aquifer

1. Recharge rate: The rate at which water enters an aquifer is a major factor in determining the amount of water available for extraction.

2. Porosity: Porosity is the measure of the amount of open space in a material. Aquifers with higher porosity are able to store more water than those with lower porosity.

3. Permeability: Permeability is the measure of how easily water can move through a material. Aquifers