Glossary of Water Terminology

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2012

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Glossary

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A glossary of water terminology published by Colorado State University Extension. The glossary includes definitions of various terms related to water, such as water quality, water rights, irrigation, and water management.

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Aquifer: An underground layer of rock or sediment that contains water and can be tapped by wells for drinking water or irrigation

Desalination: The process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater or brackish water to produce freshwater for drinking or irrigation.

Riparian: Referring to the area adjacent to a river or other body of water, including the vegetation, wildlife, and other natural features of the ecosystem.