TCEQ Groundwater C
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1. The nature exchange of water between the earth and Hydrologic Cycle
the atmosphere.
2. 25% How much percent of the
earth's fresh water is un-
der ground?
3. Percolation Soil water continues to
trickle downward through
the soil until it contacts an
impervious layer of rock or
clay. What is this called?
4. Groundwater collected in porous, water-bearing geo- Aquifier
logical formations underground.
5. An aquifer that is not confined by an impervious layer Unconfined Aquifier
of rock or clay from above.
6. An aquifer that is confined by impervious material Confined (Artesian) Aquifi-
from above. er
7. Water from a tapped artesian aquifer that reaches the Flowing Artesian Well
ground surface naturally.
8. Water-bearing formations that have reached the Spring
ground's surface.
9. Not below an impervious layer and usually less than Shallow Well
100 feet deep.
10. Usually below an impervious layer and go to great Deep Well
depth.
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, TCEQ Groundwater C
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11. The state agency who provides leadership, planning, Texas Water Development
financial assistance, information, and education for Board (TWDB)
the conservation and responsible development of wa-
ter for Texas.
12. Groundwater belonging to the landowner, giving them Rule of Capture
the right to pump water from under their property in
unlimited quantities. Also known as "the law of the
biggest pump."
13. Surface water is owned by who(m)? The State of Texas
14. Water rights of a person owning land that borders a Riparian Rights
body of water.
15. Passed in 1997, created a comprehensive state water Senate Bill 1
plan guiding ground and surface water management
and is updated every five years.
16. Passed in 2001, addressed issues concerning wa- Senate Bill 2
ter conservation projects, regulation of groundwater
management and ownership, and amendments re-
garding water rights.
17. Regularly serves at least 25 people daily at least 60 Public Water System
days out of the year or has at least 15 connections.
18. Municipalities, MUDs, mobile home parks, and rural Community Water System
water supply corporations.
19. Travel trailer sites, hotel rooms, and service stations. Non-Community Water
System
20.
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gp2ivs
1. The nature exchange of water between the earth and Hydrologic Cycle
the atmosphere.
2. 25% How much percent of the
earth's fresh water is un-
der ground?
3. Percolation Soil water continues to
trickle downward through
the soil until it contacts an
impervious layer of rock or
clay. What is this called?
4. Groundwater collected in porous, water-bearing geo- Aquifier
logical formations underground.
5. An aquifer that is not confined by an impervious layer Unconfined Aquifier
of rock or clay from above.
6. An aquifer that is confined by impervious material Confined (Artesian) Aquifi-
from above. er
7. Water from a tapped artesian aquifer that reaches the Flowing Artesian Well
ground surface naturally.
8. Water-bearing formations that have reached the Spring
ground's surface.
9. Not below an impervious layer and usually less than Shallow Well
100 feet deep.
10. Usually below an impervious layer and go to great Deep Well
depth.
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, TCEQ Groundwater C
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gp2ivs
11. The state agency who provides leadership, planning, Texas Water Development
financial assistance, information, and education for Board (TWDB)
the conservation and responsible development of wa-
ter for Texas.
12. Groundwater belonging to the landowner, giving them Rule of Capture
the right to pump water from under their property in
unlimited quantities. Also known as "the law of the
biggest pump."
13. Surface water is owned by who(m)? The State of Texas
14. Water rights of a person owning land that borders a Riparian Rights
body of water.
15. Passed in 1997, created a comprehensive state water Senate Bill 1
plan guiding ground and surface water management
and is updated every five years.
16. Passed in 2001, addressed issues concerning wa- Senate Bill 2
ter conservation projects, regulation of groundwater
management and ownership, and amendments re-
garding water rights.
17. Regularly serves at least 25 people daily at least 60 Public Water System
days out of the year or has at least 15 connections.
18. Municipalities, MUDs, mobile home parks, and rural Community Water System
water supply corporations.
19. Travel trailer sites, hotel rooms, and service stations. Non-Community Water
System
20.
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