Definition of Artesian water

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ARTESIAN WATER
Ground water that is under pressure when tapped by a well and is able to rise above the level at which it is first encountered. It may or may not flow out at ground level. The pressure in such an aquifer commonly is called Artesian Pressure, and the formation containing artesian water is an Artesian Aquifer or Confined Aquifer.

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Artesian water Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

Glossary of water terms
artesian water
ground water that is under pressure when tapped by a well and is able to rise above the level at which it is first encountered. It may or may not flow out at ground level. The pressure in such an aquifer commonly is called artesian pressure, and the formation containing artesian water is an artesian aquifer or confined aquifer. See flowing well

Physical Geography Terms and Meanings
Artesian Water
Groundwater that is confined by two impermeable layers beneath the Earth's surface.


Artesian water Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Artesian aquifer
See Great Artesian Basin for the water source in Australia.
An artesian aquifer is a confined aquifer containing groundwater that will flow upwards out of a well without the need for pumping. An aquifer provides the water for a artesian well. An aquifer is a layer of soft rock, like limestone or sandstone, that absorbs water from an inlet path. Porous stone is crushed between impermeable rocks or clay. This keeps the pressure high, so when the water finds a hole, it defies gravity and goes up instead of down.

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