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domestic consumption [2 records]

Record 1 2007-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National and International Economics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économie nationale et internationale

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Economía nacional e internacional
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Record 2 1986-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Distribution (Water Supply)
DEF

The quantity, or quantity per capita, of water supplied in a municipality or district for domestic uses or purposes during a given period, usually one day. It is usually taken to include all uses included within the term municipal use of water, and quantity wasted, lost, or otherwise unaccounted for.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution de l'eau
DEF

Quantité d'eau distribuée dans une agglomération pour les besoins domestiques. Ce terme inclut généralement la quantité d'eau gaspillée ou perdue chez l'usager au cours de la distribution.

Spanish

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