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stormwater

Definition:
Excess water from a meteorological event which has limited interaction with the landscape and flows to surface water or to drainage systems. Stormwater causes an increase in stream flow above that of the base flow.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • stormwater runoff
  • storm water
  • storm water runoff
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/15969
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2016-05-09