### Question
How is the "ground water" defined?


### Answer
The term **ground water** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 9601* as follows -

> water in a saturated zone or stratum beneath the surface of land or water

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY > SUBCHAPTER I-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASES, LIABILITY, COMPENSATION**

