What is another word for artesian aquifer?
Pronunciation: [ɑːtˈiːzi͡ən ˈakwɪfə] (IPA) 
An Artesian Aquifer is a body of permeable rock or sediment that contains groundwater. When the water is confined between two impermeable layers of rock, the water pressure pushes it up to the surface naturally. Synonyms for Artesian Aquifer include pressurized aquifer, confined aquifer, and artesian well. A pressurized aquifer is an underground water-bearing layer of rock or sediment in which the water has been put under pressure by the weight of the overlying material. A confined aquifer is a groundwater-bearing layer that is located between two impermeable layers of rock or sediment. Finally, an artesian well is a well that taps into an artesian aquifer, allowing the water to flow freely to the surface.
