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Definition

Water found in the subsurface in the saturated zone below the water table.

Description

All water occurring in the saturated zone.  The water table marks the upper surface of groundwater systems.

Why is groundwater important?

Groundwater is a source of water and is an integral part of the hydrological system.

 

Infiltration