Water enters the ground through a process called infiltration. When it rains or when snow melts, the water that falls on the surface of the ground can seep into the soil and percolate down through the layers of rock and sediment beneath the surface. This process is influenced by factors such as the porosity and permeability of the soil and rock layers, as well as the topography of the land. Once in the ground, the water can be stored in underground aquifers or continue to flow through the soil and rock layers, eventually recharging groundwater sources or emerging as springs or seeps.
