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Water efficiency - ANSWERS-accomplishment of a function, task,
process, or result with the minimal amount of water feasible; an
indicator of the relationship between the amount of water required for a
particular purpose and the quantity of water used or delivered.
Water Efficiency Measure - ANSWERS-a specific tool or practice that
results in more efficient water use and thus reduces water demand
Water efficiency standard - ANSWERS-criterion creating maximum or
acceptable levels of water use.
Water efficient landscape - ANSWERS-a landscape that minimizes
water demand through design, installation, and management.
Water exported - ANSWERS-the water exported volume is the bulk
water conveyed and sold by the water utility to neighboring water
systems that exist outside of their service area.
Water feature - ANSWERS-a pool, fountain, water sculpture, waterfall,
or other decorative element that includes water. Many water features
recycle water, thus reducing consumption.
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Water imported - ANSWERS-the bulk water purchased to become part
of the water supplied volume. Typically, this is water purchased from a
neighboring water authority.
Water losses - ANSWERS-the difference between system input volume
and authorized consumption, consisting of apparent losses plus real
losses.
Water right - ANSWERS-under the riparian system, a legally protected
claim to take possession of water occurring in a natural waterway and to
divert that water for beneficial use; under the prior appropriation system,
a property or legal claim to withdraw a specified time frame for
beneficial use.
Water supplied - ANSWERS-the annual volume of treated water
delivered to the retail water distribution system. This equals system
input volume minus the water exported volume.
Water Table - ANSWERS-in an unconfined aquifer, the top of the
saturated zone; the level at which a well penetrates the tip of an
unconfined aquifer.
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Water transfers - ANSWERS-selling or exchanging water or water rights
among individuals or agencies.
Water use efficiency - ANSWERS-employing water saving practices to
reduce costs and to slow the depletion of the water supply to ensure
future water availability.
Weather adjusting irrigation controller - ANSWERS-an electronic
device that adjusts irrigation station run times and watering days with
changes in the weather.
Wetlands - ANSWERS-lands including swamps, marshes, bogs, and
similar areas as wet meadows, river overflows, mudflats, and natural
ponds. An area characterized by periodic inundation or saturation, hydric
soils, and vegetation adapted for life in saturated soil conditions
Xeriscape - ANSWERS-a trademarked term denoting landscaping that
involves the selection, placement, and care of low water use and native
ground cover, turf, plants, shrubs, and trees. Xeriscape is based on seven
principles; proper planning and design, soil analysis and improvement,
practical turf areas, appropriate plant selection, efficient irrigation,
mulching, and appropriate maintenance.
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EFFICIENCY
Water efficiency - ANSWERS-accomplishment of a function, task,
process, or result with the minimal amount of water feasible; an
indicator of the relationship between the amount of water required for a
particular purpose and the quantity of water used or delivered.
Water Efficiency Measure - ANSWERS-a specific tool or practice that
results in more efficient water use and thus reduces water demand
Water efficiency standard - ANSWERS-criterion creating maximum or
acceptable levels of water use.
Water efficient landscape - ANSWERS-a landscape that minimizes
water demand through design, installation, and management.
Water exported - ANSWERS-the water exported volume is the bulk
water conveyed and sold by the water utility to neighboring water
systems that exist outside of their service area.
Water feature - ANSWERS-a pool, fountain, water sculpture, waterfall,
or other decorative element that includes water. Many water features
recycle water, thus reducing consumption.
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EFFICIENCY
Water imported - ANSWERS-the bulk water purchased to become part
of the water supplied volume. Typically, this is water purchased from a
neighboring water authority.
Water losses - ANSWERS-the difference between system input volume
and authorized consumption, consisting of apparent losses plus real
losses.
Water right - ANSWERS-under the riparian system, a legally protected
claim to take possession of water occurring in a natural waterway and to
divert that water for beneficial use; under the prior appropriation system,
a property or legal claim to withdraw a specified time frame for
beneficial use.
Water supplied - ANSWERS-the annual volume of treated water
delivered to the retail water distribution system. This equals system
input volume minus the water exported volume.
Water Table - ANSWERS-in an unconfined aquifer, the top of the
saturated zone; the level at which a well penetrates the tip of an
unconfined aquifer.
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, AWWA WATER LATEST
EFFICIENCY
Water transfers - ANSWERS-selling or exchanging water or water rights
among individuals or agencies.
Water use efficiency - ANSWERS-employing water saving practices to
reduce costs and to slow the depletion of the water supply to ensure
future water availability.
Weather adjusting irrigation controller - ANSWERS-an electronic
device that adjusts irrigation station run times and watering days with
changes in the weather.
Wetlands - ANSWERS-lands including swamps, marshes, bogs, and
similar areas as wet meadows, river overflows, mudflats, and natural
ponds. An area characterized by periodic inundation or saturation, hydric
soils, and vegetation adapted for life in saturated soil conditions
Xeriscape - ANSWERS-a trademarked term denoting landscaping that
involves the selection, placement, and care of low water use and native
ground cover, turf, plants, shrubs, and trees. Xeriscape is based on seven
principles; proper planning and design, soil analysis and improvement,
practical turf areas, appropriate plant selection, efficient irrigation,
mulching, and appropriate maintenance.
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