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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cycle

Natural environment; Water

The length of time a filter can be used before it needs cleaning, usually including cleaning time.

herbicide

Natural environment; Water

a chemical used to kill nuisance plants. Herbicides can contain pollutants found in runoff.

operating range

Natural environment; Water

The levels between which the lakes are operated during normal weather conditions. Under extreme weather conditions, lake levels can fluctuate outside of these ranges.

riparian water rights

Natural environment; Water

the rights of an owner whose land abuts water. They differ from state to state and often depend on whether the water is a river, lake, or ocean. The doctrine of riparian rights is an old one, having ...

water purveyor

Natural environment; Water

a public utility, mutual water company, county water district, or municipality that delivers drinking water to customers.

collector well

Natural environment; Water

A well located near a surface water supply used to lower the water table and thereby induce infiltration of surface water through the bed of the water body to the well.