Glossary of Water Terminology

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Glossary of water terminology.

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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.