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*absorption - a physical or chemical phenomenon or a process in which atoms, molecules or ions enter some bulk phase – gas, liquid or solid material. | *absorption - a physical or chemical phenomenon or a process in which atoms, molecules or ions enter some bulk phase – gas, liquid or solid material. | ||
*access and egress control - reinforced or rocked entrance and exit points to the site to deter tracking of sediment off the site onto adjacent streets | *access and egress control - reinforced or rocked entrance and exit points to the site to deter tracking of sediment off the site onto adjacent streets | ||
− | *[[Karst|active karst]] - | + | *[[Karst|active karst]] - a terrain having distinctive landforms and hydrology created primarily from the dissolution of soluble rocks within 50 feet of the land surface [Minn. R. 7090] |
*adsorption - the adhesion of an extremely thin layer of molecules to the surfaces of solid bodies or liquids with which they are in contact | *adsorption - the adhesion of an extremely thin layer of molecules to the surfaces of solid bodies or liquids with which they are in contact | ||
*aggrade - the build up of sediment or eroded material | *aggrade - the build up of sediment or eroded material | ||
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*thermal protection - techniques and practices such as infiltration and shading which act to preserve and protect the ambient temperatures of streams and waterbodies from temperature–raising effects of stormwater runoff | *thermal protection - techniques and practices such as infiltration and shading which act to preserve and protect the ambient temperatures of streams and waterbodies from temperature–raising effects of stormwater runoff | ||
*total maximum daily load (TMDL) - the amount of a pollutant from both point and nonpoint sources that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards | *total maximum daily load (TMDL) - the amount of a pollutant from both point and nonpoint sources that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards | ||
− | *total phosphorus (TP) - a nutrient that can also be a contaminant because of its use by nuisance algae *total suspended solids | + | *total phosphorus (TP) - a nutrient that can also be a contaminant because of its use by nuisance algae |
− | + | *total suspended solids (TSS) - a measure of the amount of particulate material in suspension in a water column | |
*transmissivity - a measure of how much water can be transmitted horizontally. It is a function of the conductivity and saturated thickness of the media. | *transmissivity - a measure of how much water can be transmitted horizontally. It is a function of the conductivity and saturated thickness of the media. | ||
*transpiration - the passage of water vapor into the atmosphere through the vascular system of plants | *transpiration - the passage of water vapor into the atmosphere through the vascular system of plants | ||
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*water balance - A hydrological formula used by scientists and land managers to determine water surpluses and deficits in a given area. Includes inputs such as precipitation; outputs such as evapotranspiration, infiltration, and runoff; and storage within the system | *water balance - A hydrological formula used by scientists and land managers to determine water surpluses and deficits in a given area. Includes inputs such as precipitation; outputs such as evapotranspiration, infiltration, and runoff; and storage within the system | ||
*water holding capacity - the amount of water that can be held in a soil between saturation and a specific pressure. Field capacity (1/3 bar pressure) and wilting point (15 bar pressure) are commonly used to define a soil's water holding capacity. | *water holding capacity - the amount of water that can be held in a soil between saturation and a specific pressure. Field capacity (1/3 bar pressure) and wilting point (15 bar pressure) are commonly used to define a soil's water holding capacity. | ||
− | *water quality sizing - tied to the volume of stormwater runoff | + | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Unified_sizing_criteria_section water quality sizing] - tied to the volume of stormwater runoff |
− | *water quality volume - The volume of water that is treated by a BMP. To meet the requirements of the Construction Stormwater General Permit, the Water Quality Volume means one (1) inch of runoff from the new impervious surfaces created by the project (calculated as an instantaneous volume) and is the volume of water to be treated in the Permanent Stormwater Management System, as required by the permit. | + | *[https://stormwater.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/Unified_sizing_criteria_section water quality volume] - The volume of water that is treated by a BMP. To meet the requirements of the Construction Stormwater General Permit, the Water Quality Volume means one (1) inch of runoff from the new impervious surfaces created by the project (calculated as an instantaneous volume) and is the volume of water to be treated in the Permanent Stormwater Management System, as required by the permit. |
*watershed - a topographically defined area within which all water drains to a particular point | *watershed - a topographically defined area within which all water drains to a particular point | ||
*watershed inch - a unit of measure corresponding to the volume of water spread out over the entire watershed area at a depth of one inch | *watershed inch - a unit of measure corresponding to the volume of water spread out over the entire watershed area at a depth of one inch | ||
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