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Concept: aquifer in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/518
Preferred label aquifer
Definition Layers of rock, sand or gravel that can absorb water and allow it to flow. An aquifer acts as a groundwater reservoir when the underlying rock is impermeable. This may be tapped by wells for domestic, agricultural or industrial use. A serious environmental problem arises when the aquifer is contaminated by the seepage of sewage or toxins from waste dumps. If the groundwater in coastal areas is over-used salt water can seep into the aquifer.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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