מים שאובים

English translation: pumped water

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Hebrew term or phrase:מים שאובים
English translation:pumped water
Entered by: Lingopro

10:15 Jun 27, 2011
Hebrew to English translations [PRO]
Environment & Ecology / Water management
Hebrew term or phrase: מים שאובים
I can't remember the proper term for this in English? Anyone?
Lingopro
Israel
Local time: 15:47
pumped water
Explanation:
However, I've seen it in the context of pumped storage reservoir and Pumped-storage hydroelectricity
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Shakhar Pelled
Israel
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Thank you
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4 +1pumped water
Shakhar Pelled
4drawn water
judithyf


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pumped water


Explanation:
However, I've seen it in the context of pumped storage reservoir and Pumped-storage hydroelectricity

Shakhar Pelled
Israel
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Thank you
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you shakhar. I don't think it's "just" pumped water


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sandra & Kenneth Grossman: In the total lack of context, I think it's pumped from the acquifer for agri use vs. HaMovil HaArtzi for household use
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drawn water


Explanation:
water that has been in a receptacle such as a bucket is disqualified for use in a Mikva. If, for example, one drew water from a well with a bucket and placed the water in a hole in the ground, the water would be considered Mayim Sheuvim (drawn water).


    Reference: http://www.koltorah.org/ravj/12-3%20The%20Building%20and%20M...
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