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See No-arbitrage pricing.

An elasticity of a two-variable function calculated as an average between two points on a curve.

In accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes §49-541 , the part of the greater Phoenix Metropolitan area where specific pollution control programs are in place for ozone, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. Includes parts of Yavapai and Pinal County.

Graph showing the relation between the surface area of the water in a reservoir, the corresponding volume, and elevation.

Region where precipitation is so deficient that agriculture is impracticable without irrigation.

Where the official rules of the state of Arizona are published. Rules are adopted by state agencies, boards or commissions, with specific rulemaking authority from the State Legislature. Rule sections are published in titles and chapters.

Executive agency of Arizona state government mandated to enforce and administer the state’s environmental laws and regulations. ADEQ has three divisions – air quality, water quality and waste programs.

Promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Its mission is to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADEQ determines, through sampling, the quantity of contaminants and ADHS determines health effects of the contaminants.

Mission is to safeguard the health, safety and economic welfare of the public by protecting, conserving and enhancing Arizona’s water supplies in a bold, thoughtful and innovative manner. ADWR oversees water quantity issues in the state and ADEQ oversees water quality issues.

Non-profit corporation — composed of mayors and council members representing Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe — which protects assured, safe and sustainable water supplies.