zone of saturation


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zone of saturation

n
(Geological Science) the ground below the water table
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Groundwater is hydrologically divided into: 1) Vadose water in the unsaturated zone, and 2) Water in the zone of saturation. In the unsaturated zone, the spaces in the soil or rock contain both air and water generally not available for pumping.
Water in a well drilled into an unconfined aquifer will reach the top of the zone of saturation known as the water table.
Sustainable management of ground water
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