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Explore el repositorio centralizado de SGWASA de términos, información y procesos relacionados con los sistemas de agua y alcantarillado a continuación.

Groundwater

Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock is defined as groundwater.

Hardness (in water)

The measure of the concentration of calcium and magnesium ions in water.

Health Advisory

A guideline issued by health agencies to inform the public about potential health risks.

Homeowner Responsibility

In most cases, homeowners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of their service lines, including leaks, breaks, and other issues.

Influent

The untreated wastewater that enters a treatment plant.

Infrastructure

The underlying facilities and systems that support a community, such as water and wastewater treatment plants.

Insurance Coverage

Some homeowners insurance policies may cover damage to the service line, but coverage can vary.

Leak

A break or hole in a pipe that allows water to escape.

Leak Detection

The process of identifying and repairing leaks in water pipes and fixtures.

Main Break

A break in the water main.

Millions of Gallons Per Day (MgD)

MGD is typically used when describing treatment plant capacity. One mgd equals 133,680.56 cubic feet per day, 1.5472 cubic feet per second or 3.0689 acre-feet per day.

Non-Potable Water

Water that is not safe to drink, such as reclaimed water.

Calm Sea

Ingeniería

Somos los guardianes del planeta. Es nuestra responsabilidad protegerlo para las generaciones futuras.

David Attenborough

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