what does having a high water table mean
High water tables are a nuisance that many homeowners must face. The water table lies underground and is the level at which the soil and gravel are completely saturated with water. There is often some seasonal change in the water table, due to rain or drought.A high water table is especially common in areas where the soil is not well drained due to high levels of clay. Most people know that the water table has something to do with ground water.The word table provides. an image of a flat surface, like the surface of a tabletop.hen the water table rises up to the level of your basement there is nothing you can do to stop it. The water table typically rises over a very wide area, not just around your house. The water table is part of the earth and re-grading your flower beds will not alter it.