(1) (Hydrologic) The area surrounding a pumping well within which the water table or Potentiometric Surfaces has been changed due to ground-water withdrawal. (2) (Environmental) The geographic area whose social, economic, and/or environmental conditions is significantly affected by changes in the study area.
ZONE OF INFLUENCE (ZOI)
Meaning of ZONE OF INFLUENCE (ZOI) in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012