In fact, the state' s water systems are directly related to the health of the aquifers  Aquifers are underground, porous rocks that store groundwater  This water can be brought up to the surface through natural springs or through pumping  In this state, many communities use the aquifers for drinking water  This is why it' s so important that aquifers remain uncontaminated
Not only are they very difficult to fix after contamination, but many people rely on the purity of the water for their health and wellbeing
Nida is protesting a pipeline in North Dakota due to the high risk of contamination of the surrounding aquifers. The pipeline is meant to carry 570, 000 barrels of oil a day.