Why is groundwater a highly overused resource?

Groundwater is the water found underground in the soil layers.

It is stored in and moves through formations of soils, sands and rocks.

It is part of the water cycle process.

Groundwater is a highly overused resource due to

Large and growing population and greater demands for water

To facilitate irrigation for higher production of food grains

Industrialization and urbanization

Unsustainable development goals.