SUPPRESSED DEMAND

A scenario where future anthropogenic emissions by sources are projected to rise above current levels, due to the specific circumstances of the host Party.

SURFACE RUNOFF

Runoff that travels over the land surface to the nearest stream channel.

SURFACE TEMPERATURE

See Global mean surface temperature (GMST), Land surface air temperature, Global mean surface air temperature (GSAT) and Sea surface temperature (SST).

SURFACE WATER

Water that is present on the ground or in a stream, river, lake, wetland or ocean.

SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS

One of the cornerstones of the Clean Water Act, the standards that define the water quality goals for Arizona streams and lakes. They provide the basis for controlling discharges of pollutants to surface waters.

SURPLUS WATER

Developed water supplies in excess of contract entitlement or apportioned water.

SURROGATE MARKET

In the absence of a market, information can be drawn from related marketed goods to determine the use value of the non-marketed goods. The consumer behavior toward marketed goods reveals consumer’s preferences.

SURVEILLANCE

Set of activities, except reassessment, to monitor the continued fulfilment by accredited CABs of requirements of accreditation Note: Surveillance includes both surveillance on-site assessments and other surveillance activities, such as the following: a. Enquires from the Accreditation Body to the CAB on aspects concerning the accreditation; b. Reviewing the declarations of the CAB with respect […]

SURVEY

Sampling of a representative number of sites during a given hydrologic condition.