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WATER RESOURCES
& QUALITY
WATER SUPPLY
SOURCES OF wetlands.
Reservoir
O Reservoir - a natural or artificial place where
water is collected and stored for use, especially
water for supplying a community, irrigating land,
furnishing power,
Wetland
Wetland
watershed
O The physical characteristics of a watershed (land
use, soil type, geology, vegetation, slope, and
aspect) and climate control the quantity and
quality of water that flows from them.
O Changes to any of these characteristics can
affect water quantity and quality.
O During heavy rains, the increased runoff and
erosion can result in increased chance of
flooding, mudslides, and impaired water quality
Ground water
Groundwater