It’s Time to Employ 21st Century Technology to Solve the Global Water Crisis
The disturbing fact is, we are living through a global water crisis. Across the world, nations both rich and poor are grappling with drought, pollution, and shrinking freshwater supplies. Twenty-five countries are already classified as being under extreme water stress, affecting more than two billion people1. From the once-reliable farmlands of the American Midwest to the arid landscapes of Northern Kenya, water has become not just an agricultural challenge but a matter of survival.
The Drought Reality
The Southwest United States has been in a megadrought since 2000, one that scientists predict could continue for decades. And this isn’t just a U.S. problem. Due to various factors such as climate change, overuse, and mismanagement, countries from Kenya to India to Australia are also facing drought conditions that show no sign of easing. By 2050, it is projected that five billion people will live in areas experiencing high water stress—nearly half the planet’s expected population.
This isn’t a crisis that can be solved with luck or outdated practices. Yet incredibly, thousands of farms and ranches in the U.S. and other developed countries still rely on “water witching” or dowsing—methods the U.S. Geological Survey has clearly stated are no more effective than guessing.
Outdated Tools vs. Modern Innovation
Imagine if we still relied on paper maps instead of GPS to navigate. While a folded map in the glove compartment once seemed essential, today we depend on satellite-guided apps to take us exactly where we need to go, with real-time traffic updates and turn-by-turn directions. Just as GPS revolutionized how we travel, advanced technology is revolutionizing how we find and secure water.
Why, then, should one of the most precious resources for life on Earth still be located using tools and practices centuries old?
A Better Way Forward
Fortunately, a better way exists. AquaterreX, a U.S.-based company, employs 21st-century technology to locate groundwater with precision and certainty. By combining advanced computer algorithms, multicomponent geospatial analysis, satellite imagery, and patented instrumentation, AquaterreX has achieved an unparalleled record:
- 100% success rate in locating groundwater in recent projects.
- The ability to determine not just the location of water, but also its depth, thickness of the water-bearing layers, and estimated flow rate.
- Optional instrumentation to measure salinity—crucial for regions where water quality is as critical as water quantity
To date, AquaterreX technology has been used to locate more than 1,500 wells across four continents, bringing water security to farmers, municipalities, and communities that once thought their land was dry.
Moving Beyond Dependence on Weather
The message is clear: we don’t need to remain at the mercy of weather patterns, dwindling aquifers, or outdated traditions. Just as technology has transformed medicine, transportation, and communication, it can transform our approach to water. With proven tools and guaranteed results, AquaterreX is showing the world that water security is possible—today.
Learn more about how AquaterreX is solving water scarcity at www.aquaterrex.com
1World Resources Institute https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/wsp416