Water column definition

Water column means the vertically continuous mass of water from the surface to the bottom sediments of a water body;
Water column means water column as defined in Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/31/EC;
Water column means the vertical extent of water, including the surface thereof, above a designated area of submerged bottom land.

Examples of Water column in a sentence

  • Water column evaluations are required to determine compliance with the LPC of both the liquid (40 CFR 227.27(a)) and suspended particulate phases (40 CFR 227.27(b)) of the dredged material.

  • Water column concentrations of metals will be compared to current water quality criteria in different salinity zones.

  • Water column samples will be collected at three depths (surface, mid-depth, and bottom) for chemical measurements of copper.

  • Water column or pelagic zone in deep water areas where influences from land are lessened.

  • The calculation methods of the value of the Collective Investment Funds units are stipulated in the Regulations of the Collective Fund.


More Definitions of Water column

Water column means the vertical extent of water, including the surface thereof,
Water column means a standard unit of measurement for air
Water column means the vertical extent of water, including the surface, above a designated area of submerged bottom land. (1983, c. 621, s. 3; 1987, c. 641, s. 15; 2015-241, s. 14.10C(a); 2019-37, s. 1(a).)
Water column means a standard unit of measurement for air pressure differential.
Water column means ‘water column’ within the meaning of Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/31/EC;
Water column means the vertical extent of marine waters, including the surface, above submerged lands. [L 1986, c 91, pt of §1; am L 1990, c 126, §5; am L 1999, c 176, §§3, 11; am L 2002, c 203, §1]
Water column means the vertical extent of