RT Report T1 Groundwater and its susceptibility to degradation: a global assessment of the problem and options for management PB United Nations Environment Programme SN 9280722972 YR 2003 FD 2003 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8035 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8035 NO This publication provides an overview of groundwater occurrence and of the main issues affecting its quantity and quality. The publication shows how the resource is used in our cities, in industry and mining, in agriculture and rural water supply NO how it sustains many of our wetlands NO how the groundwater has become an integral part of billions of people’s lives. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 17, 2026