The upper surface of ground water, or the level below which an unconfined aquifer is permanently saturated with water.

As used in this report, the surface separating the zone is water-saturated from the zone containing air that is freely connected to the atmosphere.

Level at which water stands in or above the soil surface; all pores of soil are saturated.

a surface defined by the level to which water rises in an open well or piezometer

Level below which the soil is waterlogged.

The water surface in an unconfined aquifer at which the pore water pressure is at equilibrium with atmospheric pressure.

Upper surface of the zone of saturation, in which all available pores in the soil and rock in the earth's crust are filled with water.

The natural level of standing water in a well; the level below which the pore space in entirely filled by liquid water.

the top surface of groundwater where all the spaces between soil particles and rocks are filled with water. The boundary bewteen where the ground is saturated with water and where the ground is filled with water and air.

The upper surface of ground water and the level below it where the soil is saturated with water.

(1) The elevation of the ground water. (2) The upper limit of the portion of ground wholly saturated with water.

The boundary, approximately parallel to the Earth's surface, that separates substrate in which groundwater fills the pores from substrate in which air fills the pores.

Level within the ground below which the pores of soil or rock are saturated with water.

Water Table - The level at which the pore pressure equals atmospheric pressure and below which the pore spaces generally are saturated. A term generally associated with unconfined aquifers.

the upper level of the underground reservoir of water; the level below which the ground is saturated.

(4)(a) the elevation at which fluid pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure. The surface separating the vadose zone (where water is held under tension) and the saturated zone (where fluid pressures are greater than zero); (b) the level to which water will rise in a well just penetrating the saturated zone.

the distance from the earths surface to where water accumulates in the ground.

The surface between where the pore space in rock is filled with water and where the the pore space in rock is filled with air.

The level at which soil and/or rock is saturated with water. Can be seasonal. Water table can be altered by changes in hydrology.

The upper limit of gravitational water in saturated soil.

the level below the earth's surface where the soil is saturated with water (I dug a hole about five feet deep before I found the water table.)

the upper level of a saturated zone in an aquifer below the soil surface.

The upper limit of groundwater or of the saturated zone.

The level below the ground surface where groundwater will fill a test hole.

The top of the zone in which all pore spaces or fissures are totally filled with water.

Water table is the depth at which the ground is saturated with water. Defined as key term in Introduction to Biology 2.8.8 Increasing use of water by humans depletes the fresh water supply

upper limit of groundwater body

The undistorted upper surface of the saturated zone. The pressure everywhere on this surface is at atmospheric pressure.

The upper surface of the zone of saturation beneath the surface. See also: aquifer.

the upper limit of a geologic layer wholly saturated with water

In saturated- unsaturated flow, the surface along which the fluid pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure. SUTRA does not explicitly track the position of the water table. Rather, the transition from saturated to unsaturated flow is modeled using unsaturated flow functions provided by the user. See Sections 2.1, 2.2, and 7.5 of the SUTRA documentation, and " Unsaturated flow functions" on the " Special topics" page.

the paper-thin boundary underground between the zone of saturation (all openings permanently filled with water) and the zone of aeration (openings having water only temporarily or not at all).

Similar to a drip cap in function, sometimes found around the perimeter of a house near the ground line.

The surface of an underground body of water that defines the zone of saturation within a soil or subsoil. The term "water table" refers to the position of the underground water or the depth to which you must drill to reach it. The water table may be a few feet down or hundreds of feet. The depth depends in part on the amount of water that has been removed (see mining).

The changeable level at which natural water is present, whether above or below the ground level.

The upper level of a saturated zone below the soil surface, often the upper boundary of a water table aquifer. The water table rises and falls according to the season, and the amount of rain and snow melt that occurs.

The point in a well or opening in the Earth where groundwater begins. It generally marks the top of the zone where the pores in the surrounding rocks are fully saturated with water.

The flat portion of the frame on break-open firearms which extends forward from and is approximately at right angles to the standing breech face. It is the surface on which the barrel flats rest when the gun is closed.

level at which the ground is completely saturated with water

The water level in a well when the pump is not running.

The level below the land surface at which the subsurface material is fully saturated with water. The depth of the water table reflects the minimum level to which wells must be drilled for water extraction.

The top of a section of saturated groundwater.

underground surface below which the ground is wholly saturated with water; "spring rains had raised the water table"

a table with water in the middle

The upper surface of the zone of saturation closest to the ground surface.

The surface of groundwater in the soil.

the top zone of water saturation in the ground.

the level below where the ground is saturated with water

sloped ledge that runs around perimeter of building at floorline

the top of the saturated zone underground.

In a shallow aquifer, a water table is the depth at which free water is first encountered in the subsurface.

the water surface in an unconfined aquifer; the level below which the pore spaces in the soil or rock are saturated with water; the upper surface of the zone of saturation

The upper boundary of a free groundwater body, at atmospheric pressure.

A continuous course of building units on the outside wall, near the ground, with a horizontal projection or ledge. It is often shaped with a slope and a drip to limit the amount of water passing over the wall or surface below.

Roughly speaking, this is the boundary between the unsaturated zone and the saturated zone of a unconfined aquifer. More specifically, it is the surface on which the fluid pressure in the pores of a porous medium is exactly atmospheric. In a shallow aquifer this is the level to which water will rise in a dug well under atmospheric conditions.

The top of the saturated zone (see definition) in an unconfined aquifer (see definition under “aquifer”).

The upper boundary of an unconfined aquifer at atmospheric pressure.

surface of a body of unconfined groundwater at which the pressure is equal to that of the atmosphere.

The seasonally high level in the saturated zone at which the hydraulic pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure.

The upper surface of zone of saturation. See also Potentiometric Surface.

the upper surface of ground water (The drought lowered the area's water table.)

a string course, or cornice moulding with an inclined upper surface to carry off water.

the upper surface of the earht's crust in which all available pores in the soil are filled with water

is the line below which the ground is saturated or filled with water and available for pumping. The water table will fall during dry seasons. A well can pump water from either the saturated zone or an aquifer. Wells must be deep enough to remain in the saturated zone.

The level below which the ground is saturated with water.

Compare? The boundary between the saturated and unsaturated zones. Generally, the level to which water will rise in a well (except artesian wells).

The surface that lies between the zone of aeration and the underlying zone

The highest level of soil that is saturated by water.

The upper level of a saturated formation where the water is at atmospheric pressure. The water table is the upper surface of an unconfined aquifer.

The level below which the ground is water soaked, the top most level of the ground water.

The surface of the zone of saturation at which the pressure is equal to that of the atmosphere.

The top level of water stored underground.

The level where water is naturally present. Lowlands and wetlands often have water tables at the surface. Most wells drill to get to the water table.

Horizontal member extending from the surface of an exterior wall to throw rainwater away from the wall; also, the level of subsurface water.

upper surface of the zone of saturation of groundwater.

The point beneath the surface of the ground at which natural ground water is found. It is one of the factors considered by mortgage lenders.... read full article

The upper limit or surface of the groundwater which follows approximately the profile of the land-surface.

Distance from surface of ground to a depth at which natural groundwater is found.

The upper boundary or top surface of the zone of saturation in a soil profile or geologic formation. Perched Water Table A layer of saturated soil that results when an underlying impermeable layer, composed of soil and/or rock, restricts the downward movement of water. This water table is usually above the regional water table. Regional Water Table The primary water table in a particular region or area.

The water table is the upper surface of the saturated zone of an unconfined aquifer. The water table may be located at or near the land surface, or at some depth below the land surface. The depth of the water table may fluctuate seasonally throughout the year. Wetlands, springs, and seepages may occur where the water table intersects the land surface.

the water surface in an unconfined aquifer at which the fluid pressure in the pore spaces is at atmospheric pressure.

Distance from the location of natural ground and water to the actual ground level.

A level beneath the Earth's surface, below which all pore spaces are filled with water and above which the pore spaces are filled with air. The top of the zone of saturation in a subsurface rock, soil or sediment unit.

See groundwater table

The top of an unconfined aquifer; indicates the level below which soil and rock are saturated with water. The upper surface of the saturation zone.

The level of ground water. The upper surface of the saturated zone in an unconfined aquifer.

The water level of an unconfined aquifer , below which the pore spaces are generally saturated.

irregular surface of contact between the zone of saturation and the zone of aeration.

A place where the soil becomes saturated and the drier sand or gravel ends.

The point below the land surface where ground water is first encountered and below which the earth is saturated. Depth to the water table varies widely across the country.

The natural level of water in the earth. This changes from location to location and according to the seasons of the year and soil conditions.

The top of an unconfined aquifer where water pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure. The water table depth fluctuates with climate conditions on the land surface above and is usually gently curved and follows a subdued version of the land surface topography.

The interface between the saturated and unsaturated zones. See: saturated zone

The natural accumulation of water either above or below ground, often used for well purposes. May also refer to the distance from the surface of the land to the location of the water.

The natural level at which water is located in a particular area, be it above or below the surface of the earth.

The upper limit of the soil or underlying rock material that is wholly saturated with water.

the first place you hit water when you dig.  usually refers to a relatively stable level, and not just a temporary puddle after it rains.

the level within the ground, below which the soil is saturated with water.

The level at which water may be found, either at the surface or below.

The level below the earth's surface at which the ground becomes saturated with water. The water table is set where hydrostatic pressure equals atmospheric pressure.

The upper level of the under-ground reservoir of water; the level below which the soil and all cracks and channels in the rocks are saturated.

The upper level of ground water; the level below which soil and rock are saturated with water.

Level below the earth's surface at which the ground becomes saturated with water. The surface of an unconfined aquifer which fluctuates due to seasonal precipitation.

The depth below which the ground is saturated with water. No water table exists if the ground water is confined by an overlying impermeable stratum, as in the case of artesian ground water.

(1) The free surface of the groundwater. (2) That surface subject to atmospheric pressure under the ground, generally rising and falling with the season or from other conditions such as water withdrawal.

The level of ground-water in an unconfined aquifer. This level can be very near the surface of the ground or far below it.

That surface of a body of unconfined ground water at which the pressure is equal to the atmosphere; defined by the level at which water within an unconfined aquifer stands in a well that penetrates the aquifer far enough to hold standing water.

The top layer of the zone of saturation; undulates according to the surface topography and subsurface structure.

The upper surface of ground water or that level below which the soil is saturated with water. It is at least 6 in. thick and persists in the soil for more than a few weeks.

The location of the underground water, and the vertical distance from the surface of the earth to this underground water

The surface separating the upper layer of non-saturated soil and the lower layer of saturated soil.

The water table is that surface in an unconfined water body at which the pressure is atmospheric. It is defined by the levels at which water stands in wells that penetrate the water body just far enough to hold standing water. In wells penetrating to greater depths, the water level will stand above or below the water table if an upward or downward component of ground-water flow exists.

(Also called phreatic surface, groundwater table.) Surface in a geologic medium where water pressure equals atmospheric pressure. The water table separates the saturated zone from the unsaturated zone.

the surface in a ground-water body at which the pore water pressure is atmospheric. It can be measured by installing shallow wells extending a few feet into the zone of saturation and then measuring the water level in those wells.

A projection of lowest masonry on the outside of the wall slightly above the ground. Often a damp course is placed at the level of the water table to prevent upward penetration of ground water.

the top of the water surface in the saturated part of an aquifer.

The water table is the upper limit of the portion of the ground wholly saturated with water whether very near the surface or many feet below it -- called also groundwater level. More

is the line which delineates the upper surface of ground water

the upper surface of the saturated zone of groundwater.

The upper level of ground water in a zone of saturation. It fluctuates with climatic conditions on the land surface and with aquifer discharge and recharge rates.

The distance from ground level to natural groundwater, be it above or below the earth's surface.

The level of the top of the zone of saturation, in which free water exists in the pores and crevices of rocks and other earth strata.

The top of the water-saturated zone in the soil (where all spaces between soil particles are filled with water).

the upper surface of the groundwater; the level below which the soil is saturated with water

A fluctuating demarcation line between the unsaturated (vadose) zone and the saturated (phreatic) zone that forms an aquifer. It may rise or fall depending on precipitation (rainfall) trends. The water table is semiparallel to the land surface above but is not always a consistent straight line. Because of impervious beds of shale, etc., local water tables can be perched above the area's average water table.

The upper limit of the completely saturated material in an aquifer.

The upper limit of water in a saturated soil or underlying material.

The upper surface of ground water or that level in the ground where the water is at atmospheric pressure.

The surface between the zone of saturation and the zone of æration. Close to the surface in much of Canoe Country.

Usually defined as the upper-most level at which underground water is normally encountered in a particular area.

The level at which the ground is saturated with water.

The level of groundwater.

Level of water saturation in the ground.

1. The level at which the pressure of water in the soil is equal to atmospheric pressure; effectively, the level to which ground water will fill an excavation. 2. The finish at the bottom of a house which carries water away from the foundation. 3. A projection on the bottom of an exterior wall to prevent rain or water from seeping through to the wall below.

The water table or phreatic surface is the surface where the water pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure. The water table is also often erroneously defined as the surface that separates the phreatic from the vadose zone, below which all rocks are saturated with water.