Groundwater recharge
Groundwater recharge or deep drainage is a hydrologic process where water moves downward from surface water to groundwater. Recharge is the primary method through which water enters an aquifer. This process usually occurs in the vadose zone below plant roots and, is often expressed as a flux to the water table surface. Groundwater recharge also encompasses water moving away from the water table farther into the saturated zone.
Pronunciation
- Groundwater recharge: /ˈɡraʊndˌwɔːtər riːˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
Etymology
The term "groundwater recharge" is derived from the English words "ground" and "water", and the French word "recharger" which means to reload or refill.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Groundwater recharge
- Wikipedia's article - Groundwater recharge
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