Standby intake
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-026591
A surface water intake held in reserve by a water supply entity (e.g., agency, authority, cooperative, private company, or individual) and maintained for use. It is designated as a drinking water supply to be used during a water supply shortage or emergency such as pump failure, drought, sudden water quality deterioration, or interruption in the regular supply.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-026591 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Health and safety |
| References | Hazard Ranking System Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-026591",
"term": "Standby intake",
"field": "Environment",
"term_source": "Standby Intake",
"definition": "A surface water intake held in reserve by a water supply entity (e.g., agency, authority, cooperative, private company, or individual) and maintained for use. It is designated as a drinking water supply to be used during a water supply shortage or emergency such as pump failure, drought, sudden water quality deterioration, or interruption in the regular supply.",
"subject": "Health and safety",
"references": [
"Hazard Ranking System Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/standby-intake/"
}
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