Which condition may exist when the pontentiometric surface is above ground level?
A)Artesian water may rise to the surface in a well.
B)drawdown in the well
C)local groundwater recharge of the aquifer
D)A confined aquifer may become an unconfined aquifer.
E)A spring may form.

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When the potentiometric surface is above ground level, it means that the pressure in the aquifer is high enough to cause water to rise to the surface in a well without pumping. This is known as an artesian condition.

Which Condition May Exist When the Pontentiometric Surface Is Above