### Question
How is the term wetlands defined?


### Answer
The term **wetlands** is defined in *40 CFR § 401.11* as the following:

> those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. 

#### Citation:
  - *40 CFR § 401.11*
  - Heading: **Title 40—Protection of Environment > PART 401—GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)**

