WATER TABLE

The ground beneath our feet can hold a certain amount of water. The level at which the water can be found is called the water table. During periods of intense rain, the water table gets higher and closer to the surface. If the ground becomes too saturated floods can occur. Conversely, if there is very little rain for a long time, the water table drops and a drought can occur. The water table is important in nature and effects a lot of wildlife, it has become even more important to humans however as impact from deforestation, farming and settlements can effect the water table and the fresh water available to us.