Water

Water

Water is a chemical compound with the chemical formula H20. A water molecule contains one hydrogen atom and two oxygen atoms. Water is a liquid at standard ambient temperature and pressure though it can be a solid (ice)in low temperatures or evaporate into water vapor a higher temperatures.

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first in time, first in right

Natural environment; Water

phrase indicating that older water rights have priority over more recent rights if there is not enough water to satisfy all rights.

lotic system

Natural environment; Water

A flowing body of fresh water, such as a river or stream. Compare lentic system.

recharge

Natural environment; Water

water added to an aquifer. For instance, rainfall that seeps into the ground.

unit surcharge

Natural environment; Water

A surcharge imposed for all water use above a threshold level for excess consumption established based on average per capita or per-household consumption.