"Runoff water" refers to water that flows over land surfaces, such as from rain, snowmelt, or irrigation, instead of being absorbed into the ground. It collects in streams, rivers, or other bodies of water or drains into a system of pipes or sewers.
Sentences with «runoff water»
In addition, water collection systems channel rain and irrigation runoff water back into the ground. (franklinresources.com)
In addition, water collection systems channel rain and irrigation runoff water back into the ground. (franklinresources.com)
These ions are carried with runoff water and ultimately reach the ocean. (nhm.ac.uk)