Water: A limited resource Crossword

Precipitation that remains on the surface of the land and does not deep down through the soil
The movement of fresh water from precipitation to rivers, lakes, wetlands, and the ocean
A land area that delivers water into a stream or river system
The supply of freshwater under earths surface that is stored in underground aquifers
Underground caverns and porous layers of sand, gravel, or rock in which groundwater is stored
The upper surface of the saturated zone of groundwater
The area bordering a river channel that has the potential to flood
The removal of groundwater more rapidly than it can be recharged by precipitation or melting snow
The movement of seawater into a freshwater quieter located near the coast; caused by aquifer depletion. Salt water intrusion is also occurring in low-lying parts of the world due to sea level rise
Treated wastewater that is reused in some way, such as for irrigation ,etc.
The amount of water needed to cover an acre of land one foot deep. An acre foot is equal to 326,000 gallons, and is enough to supply eight people for one year
Water supply pricing structures that reward consumers for using less water. These often come in the form of low prices for water use up to some level, and stepped up prices as use increases
The share of runoff rom precipitation that can be depended on every month
The use of water resources in a fashion that does not harm essential functions of the hydrologic cycle or the ecosystems on which present and future humans depend
The removal of salt from ocean or brackish water
A type of irrigation that conserves water by piping it to crops through sealed systems
Water that has already been used for a relatively non -polluting purpose, such as showers. It is not potable, but can be reused for toilets, plants, or car washing