Typically, a significant amount of groundwater is held within a water-bearing formation and will not flow out into wells. The water that is held this way is called specific yield.

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The correct term for the water that is held within a water-bearing formation and will not flow out into wells is "specific retention," not "specific yield." Specific yield refers to the amount of water that can drain out of saturated rock or soil due to gravity.

Typically, a Significant Amount of Groundwater Is Held Within a Water-Bearing