reclaimed water: wastewater (which went down a drain) that has been processed and purified (thought to what degree is a point of contention). While there are chemical treatments involved (such as chlorination) there is general agreement in City Water Commission meetings that people can drink this type of water.

"grade A effluent": a superior class of reclaimed water produced by the Rio de Flag Water Treatment Plant. If Snowbowl were to purchase reclaimed water it would need to be of this grade and come from the Rio de Flag plant. See October Water Commission Minutes, this site, for more information on the legally outlined uses for grade A effluent.

"grade B effluent": an inferior class of reclaimed water produced by the Wildcat Water Treatment Plant. For information on what types of uses are legally appropriate for this grade of water, see October Water Commission Minutes, this site, for more information.

Aspenization: the metaphoric transformation of a city into the city of Aspen, which is not seen as a good occurrence. This comparison means that the city being Aspenized displays rampant overdevelopment, high costs of living, and low wages.

clean industry: an eco-friendly industry which does not produce regular waste harmful to the environment. Also called green industry.

groundwater recharge: the process whereby water seeps back into the natural water table, by accident or design. Deliberate use of reclaimed water for this purpose is referred to as active recharge.