water table
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While he believes this prevented airborne contamination, he is unsure if it would have stopped contamination into the Earth due to the high water table linked to the tides.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Demands included an analysis of the local water table, a survey for potential archaeological sites, a seismic-risk assessment and wider environmental analyses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
As the water table drops, the land is sinking.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Lowering the water table allows oxygen to enter the soil, speeding up microbial activity.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 22, 2026
It was like digging a hole below the water table: it fills up as fast as you pump it out.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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