infiltracezones
Infiltracezone is a term used in hydrology and environmental science to describe portions of the landscape where water from precipitation or surface water predominantly infiltrates the soil and percolates downward toward the groundwater. Infiltration in these zones contributes to the natural recharge of aquifers and to subsurface moisture that can sustain base flows in rivers during dry periods.
The extent and activity of an infiltration zone are controlled by soil texture and structure, organic matter,
During rain events, infiltration may be limited by the soil's infiltration capacity. If rainfall exceeds capacity,
Human activity can create or enhance infiltration zones through stormwater management practices such as permeable pavements,
Because infiltration zones influence groundwater recharge and water quality, they are considered in water-resource planning, land