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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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vested water right
Natural environment; Water
The right granted by a state water agency to use either surface or ground water.
chelating agents
Natural environment; Water
Organic compounds that have the ability to draw ion from their water solutions into soluble complexes.
flood stage
Natural environment; Water
The elevation at which overflow of the natural banks of a stream or body of water begins in the reach or area in which the elevation is measured.
medium-size water system
Natural environment; Water
A water system that serves 3,300 to 50,000 customers.
reserve capacity
Natural environment; Water
Extra treatment capacity built into wastewater treatment plants and sewers to be able to catch up with future flow increases due to population growth.
violation
Natural environment; Water
A failure to meet any state or federal drinking water regulation.
chemical pollution
Natural environment; Water
Introduction of chemical contaminants into a water body.
