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Maximum Hour Demand -- <strong>The</strong> amount of water needed to satisfy the highest flow rate in awater system occurring <strong>for</strong> a one-hour duration.Peak Demand -- <strong>The</strong> maximum momentary load, expressed as a rate, placed on a water treatmentplant, distribution system, or pumping station. It is usually the maximum average load in onehour or less, but may be specified as instantaneous or <strong>for</strong> some other short time period.Peak Flow -- See Maximum flow.Period of Record -- <strong>The</strong> time span covered by a particular set of data.Aug. 29, 2003Page ii

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