National Driller, July 1st, 2001
A Twelve-Part Education Series From The American Ground Water Trust
Most people know that the water table has something to do with groundwater. The word table provides an image of a flat surface, like a tabletop, and it is commonly assumed that when a well is drilled, it strikes water once it reaches below the water table. There is also a general understanding that in times of serious drought, water table levels may drop and wells may run dry. Understanding the terminology used to describe subsurface water can help explain why water tables may rise and fall.
Groundwater is subsurface water...
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