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.
1A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands. 1.1mass noun The action of conceding or granting something. âThe whole thing smacks of concession to political pressure. 1.2a concession to A gesture made in recognition of a demand or prevailing standard.