Surface water

Surface water is water on the surface of the planet such as in a stream, river, lake, wetland, or ocean. It can be contrasted with groundwater and atmospheric water.

Non-saline surface water is replenished by precipitation and by recruitment from ground-water. It is lost through evaporation, seepage into the ground where it becomes ground-water, used by plants for transpiration, extracted by mankind for agriculture, living, industry etc. or discharged to the sea where it becomes saline.

Conjunctive use of ground and surface water

Surface and ground water are two separate entities, so they must be regarded as such. However, there is an ever-increasing need for management of the two as they are part of an interrelated system that is paramount when the demand for water exceeds the available supply (Fetter 464). Depletion of surface and ground water sources for public consumption (including industrial, commercial, and residential) is caused by over-pumping. Aquifers near river systems that are over-pumped have been known to deplete surface water sources as well. Research supporting this has been found in numerous water budgets for a multitude of cities.

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Clamping down on 'forever chemicals'

Urdu Point 04 Apr 2025
... food processing and medical equipment.</p><p> But when they seep into groundwater, surface water and soil, PFAS can pose a toxic health risk and they persist for a very long time.
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Assessment of 2 creeks begins in East Palestine

The Vindicator 04 Apr 2025
... site-related equipment and vehicles on the road and that ongoing monitoring of surface water, groundwater and drinking water wells continues per the schedules defined in the associated work plans.
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Is Your Turmeric Adulterated? Check Its Purity At Home With This Simple Test

News18 04 Apr 2025
Test turmeric purity at home by adding a spoon of it to water. Pure turmeric settles at the bottom; adulterated leaves residue or color on the surface. For advanced tests, use a lab ... .
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‘Bob the minke whale’ lost for fourth day in Long Beach’s Rainbow Harbor

Press Telegram 04 Apr 2025
Whale expert Alisa Schulman-Janiger’s camera clicked away as the fin of a minke whale breached the water’s surface, she just standing feet away ... Long Beach’s inner harbor waters.
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WATCH: ‘Bob the minke whale’ lost for fourth day in Long Beach’s Rainbow Harbor

Daily Bulletin 04 Apr 2025
Whale expert Alisa Schulman-Janiger’s camera clicked away as the fin of a minke whale breached the water’s surface, she just standing feet away ... Long Beach’s inner harbor waters.
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Romeo baseball christens new stadium with shutout win over Fraser

Macomb Daily 04 Apr 2025
... of rain fell on Wednesday into Thursday morning, the field – complete with brick dugouts, batting cages, bullpens and more – was ready to go thanks to its water filtering and turf surface.
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Clarendon, Hedley to review drought rules

Clarendon Live 03 Apr 2025
“The Board and I have serious concerns about the availability of surface water from the reservoir without some really substantial rainfall this spring and summer,” Kidd wrote ... In addition to surface ...
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Jal Sanjhi: the holy art of painting on water

Hindustan Times 03 Apr 2025
One involves depicting scenes from Krishna’s life using coloured powder on the surface of water, while the other is created underwater — thus highlighting the form’s nuanced creative evolution.”.
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Shocking moment 'mermaid contest' swimmer is mauled by a shark at Chinese aquarium  | Daily ...

The Daily Mail 03 Apr 2025
In the footage a woman dressed as a mermaid is inside a tank of water, in Jiangsu China ... As the woman - named Ms Li - starts to swim up to the surface the shark suddenly lurches towards the performer and chomps down on her arm.
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9 common cleaning habits you should break, according to professionals

Detroit news 03 Apr 2025
According to Becca Crandall and Bentley Rosser, owner and director of cleaning operations at Beck Cleaning and Organization, respectively, you can actually clean your entire home with dish soap and warm water ... Spraying cleaners directly on surfaces.
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Researchers release Atlantic hurricane season predictions. What to know.

Tampa Bay Times 03 Apr 2025
Warm waters act as fuel for tropical activity, and a La Niña could pave the way for more storms ... While Atlantic waters are hot, sea surface temperatures remain below the astounding record heat from last year.
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California family recounts sea lion attack linked to toxic algae poisoning

East Bay Times 03 Apr 2025
Domoic acid is found in algae blooms, which are a natural occurrence, and often follow a wind-driven upwelling when deep cold water rich in nutrients rises to the surface and replaces warmer, nutrient-depleted water.
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Grand Lake St. Marys: What it lacks in depth it more than makes up for in history

The Daily Record - Wooster 03 Apr 2025
The water quality seemed fairly decent while I was there ... Otherwise, they might find themselves buried headfirst in the lakebed with only their flailing legs showing above the surface of the water.A little Grand Lake St.
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Family recounts sea lion attack in Long Beach linked to toxic algae poisoning

San Gabriel Valley Tribune 03 Apr 2025
Domoic acid is found in algae blooms, which are a natural occurrence, and often follow a wind-driven upwelling when deep cold water rich in nutrients rises to the surface and replaces warmer, nutrient-depleted water.
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Metal Shark to Debut High-Speed USV at Sea-Air-Space 2025

MarineLink 03 Apr 2025
Louisiana-based boat builder Metal Shark is set to debut its latest unmanned surface vessel at the upcoming Sea-Air-Space military symposium in National Harbor, Maryland, with three days of on-water demonstrations.
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