Water is stored a
when it infiltrates the soil and reaches an aquifer.
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Aquifers are underground layers of rock or sediment that can hold and transmit water. When water infiltrates the soil and reaches an aquifer, it is stored within the pores and spaces of the material that makes up the aquifer. This stored water can then be pumped out for various uses such as drinking water, irrigation, and industrial purposes. Aquifers play a crucial role in providing a reliable source of freshwater for both human and natural systems.