Definition of Effective Precipitation

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Effective Precipitation

The term 'Effective Precipitation' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' 1) That part of the precipitation that produces runoff. 2) A weighted average of current and antecedent precipitation that is 'effective' in correlating with runoff. 3) That part of the precipitation falling on an irrigated area that is effective in meeting the consumptive use requirements'.

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