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water The water molecule is composed of two hydrogen atoms, each of atomic weight 1.00797, combined with an oxygen atom of atomic weight 15.9994. It can occur as liquid, solid, and gas
phases. It is a very powerful solvent which is responsible for the transfer of material on and below the Earth's surface.
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Ground water and surface water interaction.
Magazine article from: National Driller; 10/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...relation of ground water to surface water has increased in recent years...widespread concerns related to water supply; contamination of ground water, lakes and streams by toxic...acidification of surface waters caused by atmospheric deposition...
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Water complaints in right direction.
M2 Presswire; 9/16/2009; 700+ words
; ...16 September 2009-UK Government: Water complaints in right direction(C)1994...RDATE:16092009 The Consumer Council for Water revealed today (Wednesday 16 September) that overall complaints to water companies in England and Wales dropped...
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WATER FLUORIDATION IN TENNESSEE EARNS NATIONAL AWARDS
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 9/7/2007; 700+ words
; ...Health today announced that 120 community water systems across the state have been honored with Water Fluoridation Quality Awards by the United...Control and Prevention (CDC). Community water fluoridation has been recognized by the CDC...
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 "Courier-News (Elgin, IL)")
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Water not meeting standards?Comment: The Riverside Water Treatment
Newspaper article from: Courier-News (Elgin, IL); 1/16/2000; 700+ words
; Water not meeting standards? Comment: The Riverside Water Treatment Plant has been expanded, but it still doesn...City Manager Joyce Parker picks the new Elgin Riverside Water Plant as one of our main achievements. Yet, I have received...
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 "Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)")
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WATER BILL: $3 BILLION STUDY CALLS FOR AN INITIAL $1 BILLION TO BE SPENT BY 2010 ON PIPELINES, RESERVOIRS AND TREATMENT PLANTS.(City Desk/Local)
Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO); 11/26/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...Smith ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS A plan by 11 south metro water districts to avoid looming water woes comes with a $3 billion price tag, according...written for a subcommittee of the Douglas County Water Resource Authority that has been studying the water...
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Water bosses rebuked for bonus payout
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 6/27/2003; ; 700+ words
; MANAGERS at Scottish Water were berated by politicians and business leaders...employees at the same time as they are forcing up water charges on business customers by up to 500 per cent. Scottish Water is paying bonuses of about GBP 650 to each staff...
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Water conservation products ...: become part of everyday life.
Magazine article from: Reeves Journal; 3/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; Conserving water has been a hot topic of concern in the plumbing...become even more important because of new trends in water conservation products. Most people are interested in conserving water in restroom spaces, whether it be commercial restrooms...
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Historic Water Transfer First Economical Public-Private Water Purchase for Greater San Diego Area; Water Transfer Saves Money for City of San Diego Water Department.
Business Wire; 2/4/2002; 700+ words
; ...California is always on the lookout for new sources of water, particularly in the San Diego region where imported water accounts for up to 90 percent of our annual average supply. California's water supply is mostly fixed - rights to water were distributed...
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California Water Plan Update 2009 Public Advisory Committee Announced.
Business Wire; 5/24/2007; 700+ words
; ...SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Department of Water Resources today announced the members of the California Water Plan Update 2009 Public Advisory Committee...meeting on June 4 and 5 in Sacramento. "The Water Plan is California's roadmap for managing...
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 "Greeley Tribune (Greeley, CO)")
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Water treatment tour takes magic out of how water gets to Greeley residents.
Newspaper article from: Greeley Tribune (Greeley, CO); 6/22/2007; 700+ words
; ...22--Turn on your facet, and out comes the water. To children, the process is magic, but how...time that goes into ensuring Greeley's drinking water is safe and tasty? Greeley's Water and Sewer Department hosted a tour of Greeley...
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Bottled Water
Book article from: Water:Science and Issues
...carbonated water. (Soda water, seltzer water, and tonic water are not considered bottled waters.) Some natural waters can be both...states require artificially carbonated waters such as seltzer water, soda water, or tonic water to meet...
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water supply
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
water supply process or activity by which water is provided for some use, e.g., to a home, factory, or business. The term may also refer to the supply of water provided in this way. In the United States, the average residential...
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Water Movement in Plants
Book article from: Biology
Water Movement in Plants Long-distance water movement is crucial to the survival of land plants. Although plants vary considerably in their tolerance of water deficits, they all have their limits, beyond which survival...
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Water Table
Book article from: World of Earth Science
Water table In common usage, the term water table expresses the surface dividing the unsaturated and saturated groundwater zones. More accurately, the water table lies within the saturated zone and separates the capillary...
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Water
Encyclopedia entry from: UXL Encyclopedia of Science
Water Water is an odorless, tasteless, transparent liquid that appears colorless but is actually very pale blue. The color is obvious in large quantities of water such as lakes and oceans. Water is the most abundant liquid on Earth...
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