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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physics
  3. mechanics
  4. fluid mechanics
  5. hydraulic head

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hydraulic head

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Definition

  • Information Height above a datum plane (such as mean sea level) of the column of water that can be supported by the hydraulic pressure at a given point in a groundwater system. Equal to the distance between the water level in a well and the datum plane.

    Source: US Environmental Protection Agency

    Type: Concept definition

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