potentiometric surface

(thing) by Ramokk Tue Apr 23 2002 at 6:59:15

The hydrostatic head of ground water and the level to which the water will rise in a well. The water table is the potentiometric surface in an unconfined aquifer. Also called a piezometric surface.

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