A potentiometric surface is the imaginary plane where a given reservoir of fluid will "equalize out to" if allowed to flow.
A potentiometric surface is based on hydraulic principles.
For example, two connected storage tanks with one full and one empty will gradually fill/drain to the same level.
Contour maps and profiles of the potentiometric surface can be prepared from the well data.
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