<h1>Nonprofit-led aquifer recharge project builds wells across 43 sq km, claims five-six foot groundwater rises and cost savings</h1> A nonprofit-led managed aquifer recharge project, implemented with government and industry partners in a drought-prone region spanning two states, constructed recharge wells and related structures across roughly 43 sq. km to slow runoff and replenish groundwater. Local official reports cite groundwater rises of five to six feet in parts of the target area and longer pump operation times, with reported reductions in irrigation costs and migration pressures. The initiative combines scientific design, community participation, and institutional support; claims remain based on program reports and press-release material, with potential replicability subject to independent verification and ongoing monitoring.