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Why More Rain Doesn’t Always Mean More Water: What New Hampshire’s Groundwater Crisis Can Teach Us

Why More Rain Doesn’t Always Mean More Water: What New Hampshire’s Groundwater Crisis Can Teach Us

Why More Rain Doesn’t Always Mean More Water: What New Hampshire’s Groundwater Crisis Can Teach UsAbby Thompson-Fopiano
Published on: 09/11/2026

Explore why heavy rainfall doesn’t always mean more groundwater in New Hampshire. Learn how drought, intense storms, runoff, land use, and climate patterns affect groundwater recharge and long-term water availability.