Infiltration definition

Infiltration means water other than wastewater that enters a sewer system (including sewer system and foundation drains) from the ground through such means as defective pipes, pipe joints, connections, or manholes. Infiltration does not include, and is distinguished from, inflow.
Infiltration means the entry of precipitation or runoff into or through the soil.
Infiltration means the process of percolating stormwater runoff into the subsoil.

Examples of Infiltration in a sentence

  • In general, the following items will be included in the GDR: • Site Vicinity map, • Geology map, • Plan of borings, • Boring logs, Wincore format • Laboratory test results summary, • Groundwater conditions, • Generalized subsurface conditions, • Infiltration tests results.


More Definitions of Infiltration

Infiltration means the downward entry of water into the surface of the soil.
Infiltration means the passage or movement of water into the soil surface.
Infiltration means any waters entering the POTW from the ground through such means as, but not limited to, defective pipes, pipe joints, connections or manhole walls. Infiltration does not include, and is distinguished from, inflow.
Infiltration means the water entering a sewer system including that from service connections, from the ground, through such means as, but not limited to, defective pipes, pipe joints, connections, or manhole walls. Infiltration does not include, and is distinguished from, inflow.
Infiltration means the entry and movement of precipi- tation or runoff into or through soil.
Infiltration means the water entering a sewer system, including building drains and sewers, from the ground, through such means as, but not limited to, defective pipes, pipe joints, connections, or manhole walls. (Infiltration does not include and is distinguished from inflow.)
Infiltration means the passage or movement of water through the soil profile.