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Recent tests show the aquifer recovers quickly, but concerns remain about the impact on nearby private and agricultural wells.

A $1 million fund has been established to mitigate potential issues for well owners within a five-mile radius of the new wells.

The plant will eventually switch to using surface water from the Savannah River, reducing its reliance on groundwater wells.

On Oct. 22, representatives of engineering firm Thomas & Hutton and the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) presented a groundwater update to the Georgia House of Representatives' Resource Management Water Subcommittee, regarding the well system permitted to withdraw more than 6 million gallons per day for the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and HL-GA plants on the 2

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