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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compliance

Natural environment; Water

The act of meeting all state and federal drinking water regulations.

gallon

Natural environment; Water

A unit of volume. A U.S. gallon contains 231 cubic inches, 0.133 cubic feet, or 3.785 liters. One U.S. gallon of water weighs 8.3 lbs.

monitoring

Natural environment; Water

Testing that water systems must perform to detect and measure contaminants. A water system that does not follow EPA's monitoring methodology or schedule is in violation, and may be subject to legal ...

safe water

Natural environment; Water

Water that does not contain harmful bacteria, toxic materials, or chemicals, and is considered safe for drinking.

water reuse

Natural environment; Water

Using wastewater or reclaimed water from one application for another application. The deliberate use of reclaimed water or wastewater must be in compliance with applicable rules for a beneficial ...