Environment

Record drought draining North Central Florida wells to historic lows

A severe drought has pushed water table levels in North Central Florida to their lowest point in roughly 25 years, according to a local water pump professional. Tables have dropped an average of five to ten feet, causing many residential and private wells to run dry or begin drawing air and sediment. A crew based in and around Alachua is lowering approximately five pumps per week to keep pace with the declining water levels.

Sources: WCJB TV20