Groundwater Level (Noun)
Meaning
Underground surface below which the ground is wholly saturated with water; "spring rains had raised the water table".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The fluctuation of the groundwater level affects the overall water quality and aquifer health.
- Heavy rainfall in the region increased the groundwater level significantly within a few days.
- As the groundwater level receded, the well's water supply began to dwindle at an alarming rate.
- Monitoring the groundwater level helps experts track the health of the aquifer and detect potential threats.
- Changes in groundwater level due to drought or excessive pumping can cause land subsidence in certain areas.