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Formal definition

A lateral collector is a subsurface channel or piping system used to collect groundwater.

Synonym

Drain

Description

Lateral collectors come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes but usually comprise horizontal  pipes, channels or trenches installed below the water table to facilitate the abstraction of groundwater.

Why are lateral collectors important?

Lateral collectors are used to abstract groundwater.

 

 

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