Dictionary Home »
Dictionary Definitions » artesian well
artesian well
(är tē′z̸hən)
a well drilled deep enough to reach water that is draining down from higher surrounding ground above the well so that the pressure will force a flow of water upward
Origin: Fr artésien, lit., of Artois (OFr Arteis), where such wells were bored
See artesian well in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A well drilled through impermeable strata to reach water capable of rising to the surface by internal hydrostatic pressure.
Origin:
Origin: French artésien
Origin: , from Old French artesien, of Artois
Origin: , from Arteis, Artois, France
.
(click for a larger image)
artesian well
A water table higher than the well ensures water pressure will consistently force water into an artesian well.
Learn more about artesian well
