Difference between surface water and ground water.

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Surface water
Ground water
1. When the sources of water are found on the earth’s surface, it is called surface water. 1. When sources of water are found under the earth's surface, it is called ground water.
2. Surface water is easy to carry out or withdraw. 2. It is difficult to withdraw ground water.
3. Surface water may contain impurities. 3. Ground water is mostly free from contamination.
4. Oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, ponds and streams are some examples of surface water. 4. Sources of groundwater are wells and handpumps etc.

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Surface water	Ground water
1. When the sources of water are found on the earth’s surface, it is called surface water.	1. When sources of water are found under the earth's surface, it is called ground water.
2. Surface water is easy to carry out or withdraw.	2. It is difficult to withdraw ground water.
3. Surface water may contain impurities.	3. Ground water is mostly free from contamination.
4. Oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, ponds and streams are some examples of surface water.	4. Sources of groundwater are wells and handpumps etc.