Recharge

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Energy

Water that infiltrates into the ground, usually from above, that replenishes groundwater reserves, provides soil moisture, and affords evapotranspiration.

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Solar Energy

The addition of water to an aquifer by natural infiltration (e.g., rainfall that seeps into the ground) or by artificial injection through wells.

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Water

Increases in ground water storage due to precipitation, infiltration from streams, or human activity.

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