SUMMARY: Rapid and accelerating declines in underground water sources are impacting aquifers across the world and threatening water supplies for Americans. California's Central Valley is experiencing severe collapses in its groundwater reserves that support much of the nation's agriculture. Other states like Texas, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, and Mississippi are also facing challenges with rapidly declining aquifers, driven by agricultural usage and water reliance. There are concerns about the long-term water sustainability and water management for these states, as their surface water supplies are diminishing and precipitation patterns are changing due to the impact of a heating climate.

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