Water that naturally wells up from the ground; spring water. Often refers to the spot where clear water springs forth and is used for drinking or irrigation.
山里で湧水を汲んで飲んだらとても冷たくて美味しかった。
I drew spring water in the mountain village; it was very cold and tasty.
この地域は湧水が豊富で、水源として大切にされている。
This area has abundant springs and they are valued as water sources.
湧水を利用して野菜を育てる小さな農家がある。
There are small farms that use spring water to grow vegetables.