Clean Water Act

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is a region of land that drains into a river, lake, or other body of water.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is an underground layer of rock or sediment that holds water.

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What does desalination refer to?

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Desalination is the process of removing salt from ocean water to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation.

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What is a dam?

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A dam is a barrier that runs across a river or stream to control the flow of water.

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Where did the Exxon Valdez oil spill occur?

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The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred off the coast of Alaska.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in aquifers and is a crucial source of drinking water.

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What is salination?

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Salination is the process of increasing the salt content in soil or water, often due to irrigation practices.

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What is the purpose of water reclamation?

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Water reclamation is the process of treating wastewater to make it reusable for various purposes, including irrigation and industrial processes.

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What is permeability in relation to water?

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Permeability is the ability of a material, such as soil or rock, to allow water to pass through it.

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What is a reservoir?

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A reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake used to store water for various uses, including drinking, irrigation, and hydroelectric power.