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Aquifer   a body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater and allows the flow of groundwater  
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Groundwater   the water that is beneath Earth's surface  
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Permeability   the ability of rock or sediment that allows water to pass through its open spaces or pores  
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Water Table   top of the layer of rock that is saturated with groundwater  
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porosity   the amount of open pore spaces in a rock  
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impermeable   rocks that stop the flow of water, water cannot pass through pore spaces  
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water pollution   the introduction of waste matter or chemicals that are harmful to those who drink or are exposed to the water  
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point source pollution   pollution that comes from a specific site  
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waste water   water that contains waste from homes or industry  
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sewage sludge   the solid material that remains after waste water treatment  
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Clean water act of 1972   goal was to make all surface water clean enough for fishing and swimming by 1983  
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Recharge zone   an area in which water travels downward to become part of an aquifer  
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