Glossary

An area where water collects into a specific stream or area, such as a canyon, that is usually protected for drinking water collection.

October 1 – September 30.

Water shares are not the same as water rights. They are the amount of water in a “stock” that someone has purchased and is allowed to use.

The purchase of a right to use a specified amount of water from a specific source. Water rights must be put to beneficial use or risk forfeiture.

Untreated water that is used on property and landscapes.

Water returned to the natural drainage after being used, like storm water, treated gray water, etc.

Measurement of water used per person, calculated as the sum of all M&I water used divided by the total area population. Reported as gallons per capital per day (GPCD).

Treated water used in cities and industrial applications.

April 1 – October 1.

Water after it has been used for laundry, showers, washing dishes, etc.

The measurement for how fast water is flowing. Usually measured in cfs (cubic feet per second) or gpd (gallons per day).

Water that is diverted from a natural drainage system for various uses.

Water that is used and not returned to a natural drainage system.

Or also called potable water, is water that has been treated to drinking water standards.

Any water use that benefits communities in an environmental or social way.

325,851 gallons, or the amount of water it takes to cover one acre of land in a foot of water.