Define Aquifer

An aquifer is defined as a water bearing layer of rock or sediment capable of yielding usable quantities of water, composed of unconsolidated materials such as sand and gravel, or consolidated rock such as sandstone or fractured limestone. Aquifers are also called as ground water reservoir of water bearing formation.

An aquifer is defined as a water bearing layer of rock or sediment capable of yielding usable quantities of water, composed of unconsolidated materials such as sand and gravel, or consolidated rock such as sandstone or fractured limestone. Aquifers are also called as ground water reservoir of water bearing formation.