The water you drink probably entered the ground less than a mile from your well. So, the activities near your own home can have a major impact on your well. For instance, petroleum leaking from a home heating oil tank may percolate down to the top of the water table. Once there, the oil will flow with the ground water.
concession. n. 1. the act of yielding or conceding, as to a demand or argument. 2. something conceded. 3. (Commerce) Brit a reduction in the usual price of a ticket granted to a special group of customers: a student concession.
1 n-count If you make a concessionto someone, you agree to let them do or have something, especially in order to end an argument or conflict. oft N to/from n. The King made major concessions to end the confrontation with his people. 2 n-count A concession is a special right or privilege that is given to someone. ...tax concessions for mothers who stay at home with their children. 3 n-count A concession is a special price which is lower than the usual price and which is often given to old people, students, and the unemployed. (BRIT). Open daily; admission Â£1.10 with concessions for children and OAPs.