Crazy Title, I know! But it is true, for more info and well readings, visit: http://www.bostongroundwater.org/

What new developments are happening with ground water in the Back Bay?  The MBTA is researching their effect on the ground water in downtown Boston.

The Back Bay Patch states:

While the present groundwater recharge system is operating, the MBTA and their design team are developing a more permanent groundwater recharge solution (i.e. Long-Term Groundwater Action Plan) that will consider:

• The effectiveness and efficiency of the existing recharge system relative to maintaining the water table at elevation 5.0 (Boston City Base datum),
• The use of storm water to elevate the depressed water levels, rather than the city’s drinking water, and
• Constructing impermeable vertical barriers to reduce the volume of water required for a long-term recharge  system.

-Collin