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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Sewage system

Natural environment; Water

Pipelines or conduits, pumping stations, force mains, and all other structures, devices, and facilities used for collecting or conducting wastes to a point for treatment or disposal.

Withdrawal use

Natural environment; Water

The act of removing water from surface water or groundwater sources in order to use it.

Absorption

Natural environment; Water

When a solid takes up molecules into its structure.

Cycle

Natural environment; Water

The length of time a philtre can be used before it needs cleaning, usually including cleaning time.

Herbicide

Natural environment; Water

A chemical used to kill nuisance plants. Herbicides can contain pollutants found in runoff.

Operating range

Natural environment; Water

The levels between which the lakes are operated during normal weather conditions. Under extreme weather conditions, lake levels can fluctuate outside of these ranges.

Sewage treatment plant

Natural environment; Water

A facility designed to receive the wastewater from domestic sources and to remove materials that damage water quality and threaten public health and safety when discharged into receiving streams or ...