Vast aquifer found in Namibia could last for centuries

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18875385


Pressure from the aquifer means the water is cheap to extract

A newly discovered water source in Namibia could have a major impact on development in the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa.

Estimates suggest the aquifer could supply the north of the country for 400 years at current rates of consumption.

Scientists say the water is up to 10,000 years old but is cleaner to drink than many modern sources.


***'could last'? they're planning on using it up already? it just got here, so to speak.

[NYC_SKP]

1. The oil crisis began....

...the moment they topped off the first barrel.

Same thing here. Indeed, let's develop the most arid part of the planet.

[GliderGuider]

2. "So it goes." nt

[DCKit]

3. "...at current rates of consumption."

Wait until all the foreign powers (China, Saudi Arabia, etc...) start irrigating the land they've bought in Africa. I'd give it twenty years.