groundwater
noun
ground·wa·ter
ˈgrau̇nd-ˌwȯ-tər 
-ˌwä-
: water within the earth especially that supplies wells and springs
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There were concerns about contaminated groundwater.
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Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The rest of the water will come from the Citizens water system, which includes groundwater sources, Fall Creek, the White River and three other reservoirs.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
The report finds that rivers are running dry, lakes and wetlands are disappearing and groundwater is being pumped faster than it can be replenished — putting billions of people and much of global food production at risk.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Surveyors also noted the potential for petroleum to enter soil and groundwater from a boiler and oil tank historically used in the hotel basement, according to the grant application.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Groundwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundwater. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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groundwater
noun
ground·wa·ter
ˈgrau̇n-ˌdwȯt-ər
-ˌdwät-
: water within the earth that supplies wells and springs
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