The water table refers to the level beneath the ground where the soil and rock are saturated with water. Other terms that can be used to describe the water table can include the groundwater level, aquifer depth, or simply the saturation level. The depth at which the water table sits can vary depending on a number of factors, including precipitation, soil type, and the presence of nearby streams or rivers. Other related terms may include hydraulic conductivity, the speed at which water can move through soil, and percolation rate, which describes how quickly water can move through different types of soils.