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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global warming potential

Natural environment; Water

The ratio of the warming caused by a substance to the warming caused by a similar mass of carbon dioxide. CFC-12, for example, has a GWP of 8,500, while water has a GWP of zero. (See Class I ...

glovebag

Natural environment; Water

A polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride bag-like enclosure affixed around an asbestos-containing source (most often thermal system insulation) permitting the material to be removed while minimizing ...

gooseneck

Natural environment; Water

A portion of a water service connection between the distribution system water main and a meter. Sometimes called a pigtail.

grain loading

Natural environment; Water

The rate at which particles are emitted from a pollution source. Measurement is made by the number of grains per cubic foot of gas emitted.

granular activated carbon treatment

Natural environment; Water

A filtering system often used in small water systems and individual homes to remove organics. Also used by municipal water treatment plantsd. GAC can be highly effective in lowering elevated levels ...