Mine drainage means any drainage, and any water pumped or siphoned, from an active mining area or a post-mining area. The abbreviation “ml/l” means milliliters per liter.
Living area means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.
Pervious surface means an area that releases as runoff a small portion of the precipitation that falls on it. Lawns, gardens, parks, forests or other similar vegetated areas are examples of surfaces that typically are pervious.
Impervious surface means a surface that has been covered with a layer of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water.
Groundwater means all water, which is below the surface of the ground in the saturation zone and in direct contact with the ground or subsoil.