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vertical drainage [2 records]

Record 1 2009-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Geology
DEF

The disposal of drainage water through drainage wells.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Géologie
DEF

Évacuation au moyen de puits absorbants d'eaux excédentaires, collectées par divers systèmes de drainage en surface ou dans le sol.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
DEF

The disposal of excess water through surface inlets or wells into a pervious subsoil or substratum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
DEF

Évacuation de l'eau de drainage par des puits dans une couche poreuse de terre ou une formation de roches poreuses.

Spanish

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