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    Water table fluctuation (WTF) methods estimate groundwater recharge. High-resolution data reveal recharge can be episodic or continuous, highlighting the need for detailed aquifer analysis to improve accuracy.

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    Background:

    • Water table fluctuation (WTF) methods are standard for estimating groundwater recharge from precipitation.
    • Understanding recharge timescales (episodic vs. continuous) is crucial but often limited by data resolution.

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