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What is the difference between surface water and ground water?
Topic: Sources of water
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The difference is shown in the table.
Comparison
| Surface water | Ground water |
|---|---|
| Water lying on the surface — in rivers, lakes and streams — drawn directly for supply. | Water held below the ground in soil and rock, pumped up through wells after drilling. |
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