basin
noun
a circular container with a greater width than depth, becoming smaller toward the bottom, used chiefly to hold water or other liquid, especially for washing.
subbasin
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a word derived from
basin.
Example Sentences
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So far, it has mostly offered leniency, ending probation in four areas, most recently the Delta-Mendota subbasin.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Phillips supported the board’s action and specifically blamed one agency in the subbasin, the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency, for failing to adopt adequate plans to limit pumping and stabilize the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2024
Take the California Aqueduct, which runs along the western part of the Tulare Lake subbasin and transports water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
Just west of the Tulare Lake subbasin is the Westside subbasin, administered by the Westlands Water District, where state officials have approved the local groundwater plan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
State Water Board officials said they expect to issue a “draft resolution” in March to support putting the subbasin on probation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
