AUSTIN, Texas — A sink hole in Austin, Texas could help researchers find some important information on how to protect the Edwards Aquifer, according to KXAN News.

Rains caused the 20 foot deep sink hole that is showing researchers how the groundwater flows, noted the article.

“It's re-irrigated around the development and then natural vegetation helps clean up the water before it enters the aquifer,” said city of Austin geologist Scott Hiers. “To stop that dirty water from entering the aquifer, the owners have blocked up the pipes that feed water to this pond and have diverted it to an adjacent water quality pond on the other side of the road.”

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