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RECEIVING WATERS [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Water Pollution
DEF

A natural watercourse, lake, or ocean into which treated or untreated wastewater is discharged.

OBS

receiving water: Both the singular and plural forms are used to designate this concept.

Key term(s)
  • receiving waters

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Pollution de l'eau
DEF

Cours d'eau, lac ou étang, recevant un déversement d'eau usée.

OBS

eau réceptrice : On utilise également le pluriel pour désigner cette notion.

Key term(s)
  • eaux réceptrices

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Contaminación del agua
Key term(s)
  • aguas receptoras
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