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Five Year Business Plan: Fiscal Year 2018-2022

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E n s u r i n g a S t r o n g F u t u r e 66 | P a g e GLOSSARY Acre-foot – The measurement by which large amounts of water are measured. One acre-foot is about 326,000 gallons, or enough water to cover one acre to a depth of one foot. An acre-foot can supply the household needs of two four-person families for one year. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - A California statute passed in 1970, shortly after the United States federal government passed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), to institute a statewide policy of environmental protection. Capacity Fees - A one-time fee paid by new development to finance construction of public facilities needed to serve them. Capital Expansion Funds (CEF) – CEF is funded by a portion of developer-paid capacity fees. These restricted funds are set aside to be used to fund growth related projects. Capital Replacement Funds (CRF) – CRF is funded by existing customer rates and a portion of developer capacity fees. These funds are set aside to cover the repair or replacement cost of capital assets. CRF may only be used to benefit existing customers. CRF funds are also used to pay debt principle payments. Easement - A legal right to use another's land for a specific limited purpose. Irrigation – A water supply used for agriculture by artificial means, such as pumping water onto crops, in an area where rainfall is insufficient. MGD – Million gallons per day Mid-Management and Confidential Association (MMCA) – A bargaining unit that represents all management and confidential employees of the District other than Management Team, employees represented by PDEA and those employees who elect to represent themselves. Non-Potable Water – Water not treated to a level for drinking water purposes. Padre Dam Employees Association (PDEA) - A bargaining unit that represents all employees of the District other than management and confidential employees and those employees who elect to represent themselves. Potable Water – Water suitable for drinking. Recycled Water – Municipal wastewater that is treated and disinfected to a level suitable for non-drinking purposes. The beneficial reuse of recycled water reduces the need to import or develop other water supplies. Reservoir – A natural or artificial lake or large tank used for collecting and storing water, especially for community water supplies or irrigation. Wastewater – Water containing waste material. Water Recycling – The treatment and disinfection of municipal wastewater to provide a water supply suitable for non-potable reuse.

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