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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The toxins can leach into groundwater, contaminating wells.
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David Kitchen, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Critics challenging wind power often claim that the turbine blades can’t be recycled but are often buried, potentially leeching harmful pollutants into the groundwater.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
But after spending his 20s sampling soil and groundwater around landfills, Andy, the son of a Pittsburgh steelworker, wanted a job that gave him more time with his kids.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Like Wilson, Crossley also expressed concerns about gas leaks, fire or groundwater contamination.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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David Kitchen, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Critics challenging wind power often claim that the turbine blades can’t be recycled but are often buried, potentially leeching harmful pollutants into the groundwater.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
But after spending his 20s sampling soil and groundwater around landfills, Andy, the son of a Pittsburgh steelworker, wanted a job that gave him more time with his kids.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Like Wilson, Crossley also expressed concerns about gas leaks, fire or groundwater contamination.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Groundwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundwater. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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