groundwater
//ˈɡraʊndˌwɔːtər//
Noun
1
Water that is found beneath the earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations, often accessed through wells or springs.
The village relies on groundwater from a deep well for its drinking water supply.
2
The water stored in underground aquifers that serves as a major source of freshwater for drinking, irrigation, and industrial use.
Many rural communities rely on groundwater from wells for their drinking water supply.