When water is pumped from a well it creates a cone-of-depression. What is the basic reason this sometimes causes problems?

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When water is pumped from a well, it creates a cone-of-depression which lowers the water table. This can reverse the natural direction of groundwater flow and cause surface water bodies (such as lakes and streams) to lose water. It can also cause wells in the vicinity to dry up or lower their yield since they are also dependent on the same aquifer.

When Water Is Pumped from a Well It Creates a Cone-Of-Depression