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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When the effluent isn’t treated or is improperly stored, the chemicals can seep into groundwater and waterways, contaminating aquifers and rivers.
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Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
In turn, some housing advocates insist that Vessel’s critics — especially in affluent suburbs with restrictive zoning — are merely practicing NIMBYism in disguise, conjuring up hypothetical or far-fetched traffic or groundwater threats to justify refusing zoning permits.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
The Level 1 drought declaration applies to all public water systems using surface and groundwater, meaning the focus is on prevention.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Officials hope to finish the cleanup by 2028, though groundwater monitoring may continue for another 20 to 30 years.
—Hannah Wise, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
In turn, some housing advocates insist that Vessel’s critics — especially in affluent suburbs with restrictive zoning — are merely practicing NIMBYism in disguise, conjuring up hypothetical or far-fetched traffic or groundwater threats to justify refusing zoning permits.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
The Level 1 drought declaration applies to all public water systems using surface and groundwater, meaning the focus is on prevention.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Officials hope to finish the cleanup by 2028, though groundwater monitoring may continue for another 20 to 30 years.
—Hannah Wise, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Groundwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundwater. Accessed 1 May. 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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