MGD Million gallons per day. MGY Million gallons per year. The application of water directly to, or very near to the soil surface in drops, small streams, or sprays. A vehicle furnished with irrigation evaluation equipment which is used to carry out on-site evaluations of irrigation systems and to provide recommendations on improving irrigation efficiency. NGVD National Geodetic Vertical Datum Organics Being composed of, or containing matter of, plant and animal origin.
Permeability Defines the ability of a rock or sediment to transmit fluid.
Potable Water Water that is suitable for drinking, cooking, and other domestic purposes. An imaginary surface representing the total head of ground water. Process Water Water used for nonpotable industrial usage, e.g., mixing cement. Utilities Utilities that provide potable water for public use. Reclaimed Water Water that has received at least secondary treatment and is reused after flowing out of a wastewater treatment facility.