Domestic consumption
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000743
In hydrologic terms, the quantity, or quantity per capita, of water consumed in a municipality or district for domestic uses or purposes during a given
period, generally one day. It is usually taken to include all uses included within the term Municipal Use of Water and quantity
wasted, lost, or otherwise unaccounted for.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000743 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/domestic-consumption/"
}
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