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WATER. That liquid substance of which the sea, the rivers, and creeks are composed.
2. A pool of water, or a stream or water course, is considered as part of the land, hence a pool of twenty acres, would pass by the grant of twenty acres of land, without mentioning the water. 2 Bl. Com. 18; 2 N. H. Rep. 255; 1, Wend. R. 255; 5 Paige, R. 141; 2 N. H. Rep. 371; 2 Brownl. 142; 5 Cowen, R. 216; 5 Conn. R. 497; 1 Wend. R. 237. A mere grant of water passes only a fishery. Co. Lit. 4 b.
3. Like land, water is distinguishable into different parts, as the sea, (q.v.) rivers, (q.v.) docks, (q.v.) canals, (q.v.) ponds, q v.) and sewers, (q.v.) and to these may be added at water course. (q.v.) Vide 4 Mason, R. 397 River; Water course.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.

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''The old pipe network was designed for the old waterworks; therefore, we cannot pump 50,000 capacity now.

Benue Govt To Start Disconnection Of Illegal Water Supplies

We are excited for BP Waterworks as they begin to integrate SAP Business ByDesign to help them run better projects and become a part of the rising intelligent enterprises in the country."

BP Waterworks Inc. kicks off Project Splash with SAP Business ByDesign

Based on the idea of multilayered participation [comprised of 1) public comment procedures, 2) outreach methodology, 3) questionnaire surveys, and 4) direct participation by consumers - for purposes of this paper called "waterworks supporters"], we employed outreach methodology to assess the needs of the silent majority.

Future Design Applied in the Town of Yahaba in Iwate Prefecture

He said the houses on the premises of Hailey Waterworks were being used by RMC officials.

RMC told to vacate Wasa's land on Saidpur Road

PumpMan said the acquisition of Southwest Waterworks will help meet the need for increased capabilities and scale within the water and wastewater industry.

PumpMan Acquires Southwest Waterworks Contractors to Enter Phoenix Market

A Waterworks representative said that even though the blooms are not poisonous, the organization tried to remove them as quickly as possible so water filtration systems and sanitation standards were not interrupted.

Water in Taiwan's Kinmen reservoir turns red

"From a contemporary take on Handel's Water Music to pieces by the incredible Phil Glass, the Waterworks tour is inspired by water and its power and has almost literally been making waves around the world in offering audiences an incredible sensory experience for bot the ears and the eyes," said Jasper Hope, Dubai Opera's Chief Executive, in a statement.

'Sensory' water-inspired show lands at Dubai Opera

Calapan Waterworks is the owner and operator of the local waterworks system of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, and is engaged in the business of developing and utilizing water resources to harness, produce and supply water for domestic, municipal, agricultural, industrial, commercial and recreational purposes.

H2O water business to be transferred to another Jolly Ting water company

The Bureau of Waterworks Tokyo is in charge of supplying tap water in Tokyo.

Tokyo government ensures safe drinking tap water

He told the Mirror: "This is a very serious incident that happened in the Waterworks park which should be a safe and enjoyable place for the public and families to enjoy.

PSNI investigating 'serious sex attack'

Encompassing two stories and some 8,000 square feet, the Waterworks Kitchen showroom debuts this month in San Francisco's Design District.

Decorate your dream kitchen

NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-May 23, 2016-NCC announces SEK300m order for construction of new waterworks at Kungalv