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The US Cities That Run Entirely On Groundwater

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Alan Day

Some big US cities drink almost nothing but aquifer water. Memphis runs 100% on groundwater, joined by Miami, San Antonio, Tucson, Honolulu, and Long Island.

Source: The US Cities That Run Entirely On Groundwater | World Atlas

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