PBS Reno STEM Works | Water Resource Management at Truckee Meadows Water Authority
Truckee Meadows Water Authority manages and protects the region’s surface and groundwater
GLOSSARY
STEM — STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. It represents an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to gathering hands-on experience and applying “real-world” knowledge. People who work in STEM fields use knowledge in science, engineering, technology, or math to understand the world around us and to solve problems.
Utilities— Services (such as light, power, or water) provided by a public utility company
Groundwater — Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.
Hydrologist — A scientist who studies water—where it comes from, how it moves, and how we use it.
Aquifer — An underground layer of rock or soil that holds groundwater.
Watershed — An area of land where all the water drains into the same river, lake, or stream.
Reservoir — A lake where water is stored for drinking, farming, or electricity.
Snowmelt — Snow that melts into water as temperatures warm in spring.
Surface Water — Water found on the Earth’s surface, such as rivers, lakes, and streams.
Recharge — The process of refilling groundwater supplies.
Passive Recharge — Letting groundwater refill naturally by resting wells and not pumping water.
Active Recharge — Adding water directly into the ground or wells to refill groundwater faster.
Visit Truckee Meadows Water Authority at tmwa.com.
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