Downgradient

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008476",
  "term": "Downgradient",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. It the direction of decreasing static (potentiometric) head.\n\n2. The direction that ground water flows; similar in concept to downstream for surface water, such as a river.\n\n3. The direction that groundwater flows; similar to \"downstream\" for surface water.\n\n4. Groundwater located in the same direction as groundwater flow from a specified location.\n\n5. In the direction of decreasing static head (potential).",
  "subject": "Laws, regulations and executive orders",
  "references": [
    "Underground Storage Tank Sites Guide Glossary",
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "Terms of Environment",
    "DOE Office of Legacy Management Glossary",
    "Office of Underground Storage Tanks Technical Terms; Glossary of Technical Terms: Office of Underground Storage Tanks"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/downgradient/"
}