Groundwater well preservation drive launched

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched a comprehensive campaign to monitor and preserve groundwater wells in Abu Dhabi, aiming to raise awareness and safeguard groundwater resources from depletion and pollution, ensuring their sustainability for future generations.

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The campaign is part of implementing Local Law No. (5) of 2016 on the regulation of groundwater in Abu Dhabi and strengthening the emirate's role in addressing climate change challenges and enhancing water security through the management of natural resources.

The campaign aims to prevent the illegal extraction and commercial trading of groundwater on farms, practices that accelerate water degradation, lower groundwater levels and increase soil salinity, ultimately impacting the sustainability of ecosystems and natural resources.