Artesian water

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Artesian Water

Artesian water (pronunciation: /ɑːrˈtiːʒən ˈwɔːtər/) is a type of groundwater that has been confined to an aquifer under pressure. This pressure causes the water to rise to the surface without the need for pumping. The term "artesian" comes from the town of Artois in France, where the first known artesian well was drilled in the early 12th century.

Etymology

The term "artesian" is derived from the former province of Artois in France, where the first known artesian well was drilled by Carthusian monks in 1126. The word is used to describe wells and springs which are self-flowing due to the pressure of water at depth.

Characteristics

Artesian water is typically high in minerals and is often considered to be more pure than other types of water because it is naturally filtered through layers of rock and sand. However, the quality of artesian water can vary depending on the geology of the aquifer and the quality of the recharge water.

Related Terms

  • Aquifer: A body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater.
  • Groundwater: Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.
  • Hydrogeology: The area of geology that deals with the distribution and movement of groundwater in the soil and rocks of the Earth's crust.
  • Water table: The level below which the ground is saturated with water.

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