Aquifer: meaning, definitions and examples

underground water source

An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing rock or sediment that stores and transmits water. Aquifers are crucial sources of water for wells and springs, providing water for drinking, irrigation, and industrial uses.

underground water table, water reservoir, water source.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
aquifer	Used in geological or hydrological discussions to describe a body of permeable rock that can contain or transmit groundwater. The town drills wells to tap into the aquifer for their drinking water. Researchers are studying the aquifer to understand its capacity during droughts.

Examples of usage

• The city relies on the aquifer for its drinking water supply.

• Farmers use water from the aquifer to irrigate their crops.

• The aquifer in this region is being depleted due to overuse.

• Pollution can contaminate aquifers, affecting water quality.

• Aquifer depletion can lead to land subsidence.