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Groundwater
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water that is held in soil, rocks, etc. under the ground
Example
Many communities rely on groundwater for their drinking water supply.
Rainwater can seep into the ground and replenish groundwater sources.
Careless waste disposal practices can contaminate groundwater with hazardous substances.
Excessive use of water for irrigation purposes can deplete groundwater resources.
The polluted groundwater was unsuitable for drinking, contaminated with pollutants from nearby industrial sites.
