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Water contact diseases

Last modified by Driving Directions on 01/28/2021

Water contact diseases acquired through swimming or wading in freshwater lakes, streams, and rivers.

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Water table

Last modified by Driving Directions on 01/26/2021

The level at which rock is saturated.

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Waterhead

Last modified by Driving Directions on 02/01/2021

In attempting to control water for the generation of electricity or a gravity flow irrigation project, it is essential to pond up water in relative quantity so that there is an adequate force – Waterhead – to achieve the desired goal.