When the wells dry, we know the worth of water.

Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richard's Almanac)


Key words or concepts:
Two important terms
porosity
permeability
water table
How to manage water well
Cone of Depression
Salt water incursion
Confined Aquifer
aquifer
aquiclude
artesian well

Useful links:

Earth Science Picture of the Day


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