Groundwater Infiltration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012687",
  "term": "Groundwater Infiltration",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "In § 440.131 means that water which enters the treatment facility as a result of the interception of natural springs, aquifers, or run-off which percolates into the ground and seeps into the treatment facility's tailings pond or wastewater holding facility and that cannot be diverted by ditching or grouting the tailings pond or wastewater holding facility.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 440.132 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/groundwater-infiltration/"
}