Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
water-table
noun
/ˈwɔːtər ˌteɪbl/
Definition
The water-table is the level below which the ground is saturated with water.
Examples
- The water-table can rise after heavy rainfall, leading to increased flooding risk.
- Farmers must monitor the water-table to ensure that crops receive enough moisture.
- In some areas, the water-table has been dropping due to excessive water extraction.
Meaning
It is the upper surface of the zone of saturation, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.
Synonyms
- Groundwater level
- Aquifer level
- Subsurface water
