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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million gallons per day (Mgd)

Natural environment; Water

a rate of flow of water equal to 133,680.56 cubic feet per day, or 1.5472 cubic feet per second, or 3.0689 acre-feet per day. A flow of one million gallons per day for one year equals 1,120 acre-feet ...

right of capture

Natural environment; Water

the idea that the water under a person's land belongs to that person and they are free to capture and use as much as they want. Also called the "law of the biggest pump".

water conservation

Natural environment; Water

Activities designed to reduce the demand for water, improve efficiency in use, and reduce losses and waste of water.

cohesion

Natural environment; Water

A molecular attraction by which the particles of a body are united throughout the mass whether like or unlike. Compare adhesion

free ground water

Natural environment; Water

water in interconnected pore spaces in the zone of saturation down to the first impervious barrier, moving under the control of the water table slope.

mineral water

Natural environment; Water

Contains large amounts of dissolved minerals such as calcium, sodium, magnesium, and iron. Some tap waters contain as many or more minerals than some commercial mineral waters. There is no scientific ...

right of free capture

Natural environment; Water

The idea that the water under a person's land belongs to that person and they are free to capture and use as much as they want. Also called the "law of the biggest pump".