Recharge area

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008442",
  "term": "Recharge area",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A region of the land surface where precipitation and surface water infiltrate the ground and percolate downward to replenish an aquifer. The characteristics of a recharge area, such as its soil permeability and land cover, determine the rate and quality of water entering the groundwater system. In contrast, a discharge area is where groundwater flows to the surface, such as at a spring or into a river.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/recharge-area/"
}