Water that exists below the water table in the zone of saturation. Ground water moves slowly in the same direction that the water table slopes.

water that occurs beneath the ground held in or moving through saturated layers of soil, sediment or rock.

generally all subsurface water as distinct from surface water; specifically, that part of the subsurface water in the saturated zone (a zone in which all voids are filled with water) where the water is under pressure greater than atmospheric.

Water that has sunk into the ground where it flows slowly through the aquifer.

In the broadest sense, all subsurface water; more commonly that part of the subsurface water in the saturated zone.

Water found below the surface of the land, usually in porous rock formations. Ground water is the source of water found in wells and springs and is used frequently for drinking.

water found beneath the surface of the earth within the zone of saturation.

General term for water from saturated rock beneath land surface, including water from spring vents.

Water filling all the unblocked pores of underlying material below the water table.

Water from beneath the soil, below standing water, generally excluded from basic insurance policies.

subsurface water that fills available openings in rock or soil materials to the extent that they are considered water saturated.

water which flows underground and keeps wetlands wet and streams flowing during droughts.

underground water that is held in the soil and in pervious rocks

water which occurs underground, as opposed to surface water.

Fresh water located underground.

Water below the land surface in the saturated zone.

Water from a well or underground acquifer.

That portion of the water below the ground surface that is under greater pressure than atmospheric pressure.

Water below the level at which all voids in the rock are completely filled with water.

water found below the surface and usually not including the water flowing in underground streams.

water that has infiltrated soil beyond the root zone of plants.

Water found in spaces between soil particles underground (located in the zone of saturation).

That part of the subsurface water that is in the zone of saturation.

The portion of the subsurface water which is in the zone of saturation where nearly all openings particles are filled with water. The between soil n in the ground is top of the zone of saturation called the water-table.

water stored in porous spaces of soil and rock underground. Many communities depend on ground water for their drinking water.

Ground water, as opposed to surface water, is water that does not run off, and is not taken up by plants, but soaks down into an aquifer; a supply of fresh water under the earth’s surface which forms a natural reservoir.

Water at, and below, the water table; basal or bottom water; phreatic water. Used also in a broad sense to mean all water below the ground surface. Water derived from wells or springs, not surface water from lakes or streams.

water that infiltrates the Earth and is stored in usable amounts in the soil and rock below the Earth’s surface; water within the zone of saturation.

Water found at and beneath the water table in the zones of soil and bedrock, which are saturated.

Water beneath the earth's surface in porous rock and soils that supplies wells and springs.

The portion of the water beneath the land surface that is within the zone of saturation (below the seasonally high water table) where all pore spaces of the geologic formation are filled with water.

Generally, all subsurface water as distinct from surface water; specifically, that part of the subsurface water in the saturated zone (a zone in which all voids, large and small, ideally are filled with water under pressure equal to or greater than atmospheric).

water that has percolated downward from the ground surface throug the soil pores.

All water found beneath the surface of the earth in the voids, fractures, and pores or other openings of soil and rock material.

Ground water is the water found underground in the spaces between particles of rock and soil.

Subsurface water in an aquifer.

Subsurface water that is in the zone of saturation. The top surface of the ground water is the water table. Source of water for wells, seepage, and springs.

water occurring in the zone of saturation in an aquifer or soil List of Glossary Terms

The water under the surface of the earth that is found within the pore spaces and cracks between the particles of soil, sand, gravel and bedrock.

Water found beneath the Earth's surface where all empty space in the rock is completely filled with water.

Water stored and/or flowing out of sight under the surface of the ground.

All subsurface water that fills the pores, voids, fractures, and other spaces between soil particles and in rock strata in the saturated zone of geologic formations.

Water within the earth that supplies wells and springs; water in the zone of saturation where all openings in rocks and soil are filled, the upper surface of which forms the water table. Also termed Phreatic water.

Water in the ground lying in the zone of saturation. Natural recharge includes water added by rainfall, and water flowing through pores or small openings in the soil into the water table.

is underground water that has seeped into the ground and is being held in soil and rock. Ground water that is pumped from underground aquifers makes up much of our water supply. Ground water can be found beneath the surface almost everywhere on Earth. Within the U.S. approximately half of the population depends on ground water. (Find out more at Groundwater basics http://www.groundwater.org/GWBasics/gwbasics.htm)

subsurface water, below the water table.

Freshwater held underground in an aquifer.

In general, any water that exists beneath the land surface, but more commonly applied to water in fully saturated soils and geologic formations.

All water present below the surface of the Earth.

Subsurface water confined in permeable sand layers or cavities between rock or clay.

all water below the land surface.

Underground water supplies stored in aquifers. Ground water is supplied by rain which soaks into the ground and flows downward until it collects at a point where the ground is not permeable. Ground water then usually flows laterally toward a river, lake, or the ocean. Wells tap ground water for consumptive uses.

Generally all subsurface water as opposed to surface water. Specifically, water from the saturated subsurface zone (zone where all spaces between soil or rock particles are filled with water).

Water beneath the earth's surface at varying depths; in reservoirs called aquifers.

Water within the earth that supplies wells, springs and streams.

Subsurface water in the zone of saturation that moves freely, often horizontal.

Water beneath the surface of the ground, whether or not flowing through known and definite channels.

Naturally occurring water rising from the water table of the surrounding land.

a water supply drawn from an underground aquifer (also see Aquifer).

Water moving through permeable subsurface rock.

The water that occurs beneath the earth’s surface between saturated soil and rock and that supplies wells and springs.

water that is found within the open spaces/voids/fractures within soil or rock

(1) water that flows or seeps downward and saturates soil or rock, supplying springs and wells. The upper surface of the saturate zone is called the water table. (2) Water stored underground in rock crevices and in the pores of geologic materials that make up the Earth's crust.

is all subsurface water which participates in the hydrologic cycle

water in a saturated zone or stratum beneath the surface of land, or below a body of surface water

A region within the earth that is wholly saturated with water.

the supply of fresh water that is found under the earth¹s surface in underground rock formations or soil.

The supply of fresh water under the earth's surface in an aquifer or in the soil. ( FS People's Glossary of Eco Mgmt Terms)

Water which is contained in the saturated portions of soil or rock beneath the land surface. It excludes soil moisture which refers to water held by capillary action in the upper unsaturated zones of soil or rock.

water that sinks into the soil and collects in a permeable soil layer above an impermeable rock layer; under suitable conditions it can flow underground toward a stream, lake or ocean

The water that systems pump and treat from aquifers (see above).

Underground water that is generally found in the pore space of rocks or sediments and that can be collected with wells, tunnels, or drainage galleries, or that flows naturally to the earth's surface via seeps or springs.

That portion of water below the surface of the ground at a pressure equal to or greater then atmospheric (= watertable)

Water that comes from wells.

That water found underneath the surface of the earth, which permeates the earth’s crust occupying spaces, fissures, and fractures.

water that flows or seeps downward and saturates soil or rock, supplying springs and wells. The upper level of this saturated zone is called the water table. [AHDOS

The supply of fresh water found beneath the Earth's surface, usually in aquifers, which supply wells and springs. Because ground water is a major source of drinking water, there is growing concern over contamination from leaching agricultural or industrial pollutants or leaking underground storage tanks.