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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Acequia

Natural environment; Water

Acequias are gravity-driven waterways, similar in concept to a flume. Most are simple ditches with dirt banks, but they can be lined with concrete. They were important forms of irrigation in the ...

Dead end

Natural environment; Water

The end of a water main which is not connected to other parts of the distribution system.

Highland lakes

Natural environment; Water

The chain of six lakes along the Colorado River, upstream of Austin. Each lake — Buchanan, Inks, LBJ, Marble Falls, Travis and Austin — is created by one of the six dams owned or operated by ...

Sewerage

Natural environment; Water

The entire system of sewage collection, treatment, and disposal.

Xeriscape landscaping

Natural environment; Water

An innovative, comprehensive approach to pollution prevention and water use efficiency that incorporates all of the following: planning and design, soil analysis, appropriate plant selection, ...

Acid

Natural environment; Water

A substance that has a pH of less than 7, which is neutral. Specifically, an acid has more free hydrogen ions (H+) than hydroxyl ions (OH-).

Zero discharge water

Natural environment; Water

The principle of “zero discharge” is recycling of all industrial wastewater. This means that wastewater will be treated and used again in the process. Because of the water reuse wastewater will not ...