Skimming Wells (IMAGE) Soil Science Society of America Caption Long, horizontal infiltration pumping galleries or "skimming wells," placed just beneath the groundwater table provide the best method of skimming off lower salinity groundwater. Credit ASA-CSSA-SSSA Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.