Drainage well

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010483",
  "term": "Drainage well",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A vertical shaft constructed to remove excess surface water or groundwater from an area by directing it into a permeable subsurface layer. These wells are often used in agricultural fields or urban developments to prevent waterlogging. The design of a drainage well depends on the local hydrogeology and the volume of water to be managed.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/drainage-well/"
}