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A plumbing code is a code that provides regulations for the design, installation and inspection of building plumbing and sanitary systems. In the United States, jurisdictions enact their own codes, some of which are based upon model plumbing codes.
Drainage law is a specific area of water law related to drainage of surface water on real property. It is particularly important in areas where freshwater is scarce, flooding is common, or water is in high demand for agricultural or commercial purposes.
Passive treatment systems provide a controlled environment in which natural chemical and biological reactions that help in the treatment of acid mine drainage can occur. There are several types of passive treatment systems. Each type may be used on its own, or more than one may be used in sequence to optimize treatment of difficult effluents.
Regulations ensure uncontaminated drinking water and proper wastewater treatment, underscoring the vital role of certified plumbers for public health. Environmental Considerations: Reflecting Canada's commitment to environmental conservation, there is an increasing emphasis on sustainable plumbing practices.
The term acid rock drainage, or ARD, was introduced in the 1980s and 1990s to indicate that acidic drainage can originate from sources other than mines. [1] For example, a paper presented in 1991 at a major international conference on this subject was titled: "The Prediction of Acid Rock Drainage – Lessons from the Database". [ 2 ]
Flood management is a broad term that includes measures to control or mitigate flood waters, such as actions to prevent floods from occurring or to minimize their impacts when they do occur.
The Drainage and Improvement of Lands (Ireland) Acts 1863 to 1892 was the collective title of the following Acts: [3] The Drainage and Improvement of Lands Act (Ireland) 1863 ( 26 & 27 Vict. c. 88) The Drainage and Improvement of Lands Act (Ireland) 1864 ( 27 & 28 Vict. c. 72)
Drainage density is a quantity used to describe physical parameters of a drainage basin. First described by Robert E. Horton , drainage density is defined as the total length of channel in a drainage basin divided by the total area, represented by the following equation: