Groundwater levels refer to the depth or height at which water is located below the Earth's surface within underground aquifers or wells.
Related terms
Aquifer: An aquifer is an underground layer of permeable rock or sediment that holds water and allows it to flow.
Water Table: The water table is the upper boundary of an unconfined aquifer where groundwater pressure equals atmospheric pressure.
Overexploitation: Overexploitation refers to excessive use or extraction of natural resources beyond sustainable levels, which can lead to depletion or degradation.