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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run-off

Natural environment; Water

The part of precipitation water that runs off the land into streams or other surfacewater.

water quality-based toxics control

Natural environment; Water

An integrated strategy used in NPDES permitting to assess and control the discharge of toxic pollutants to surface waters. There are two approaches: the whole-effluent approach involves the use of ...

completion

Natural environment; Water

Sealing off access of undesirable water to the well bore by proper casing and/or cementing procedures

gaging station

Natural environment; Water

the site on a stream, lake or canal where hydrologic data is collected.

molecule

Natural environment; Water

the smallest division of a compound that still retains or exhibits all the properties of the substance.

rural water use

Natural environment; Water

Term used in previous water-use circulars to describe water used in suburban or farm areas for domestic and livestock needs. The water generally is self supplied, and includes domestic use, drinking ...