Groundwater extraction refers to the process of removing water from underground aquifers (layers of permeable rock) through wells or pumps for various purposes like irrigation, drinking water supply, or industrial use.
Related terms
Aquifer depletion: The excessive removal or depletion of water stored in underground aquifers beyond their recharge rate.
Water table: The level below which all available spaces within porous rock are filled with groundwater.
Overexploitation: Excessive utilization of a resource beyond its sustainable limits.