Glossary P

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Deutsch: Öffentliche Verwaltung / Español: Gobernanza pública / Português: Governança pública / Français: Gouvernance publique / Italiano: Governance pubblica

Public governance in the environmental context refers to the frameworks, processes, and institutions through which public authorities, as well as other stakeholders including the private sector and civil society, interact to manage and protect the environment. This concept encompasses the decision-making processes that affect the environment and the implementation of those decisions, aiming to achieve sustainable and equitable environmental outcomes.

A public health is the health or physical well -being of a whole community.

Deutsch: Öffentliches Land / Español: Tierra pública / Português: Terra pública / Français: Terre publique / Italiano: Terreno pubblico

Public land refers to land owned by the government (federal, state, or local) that is available for use and enjoyment by the public. It includes national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other areas preserved for conservation and recreation. The management and protection of these lands are crucial for maintaining biodiversity, natural resources, and providing recreational opportunities.

A Public Notification is an Advisory that US EPA or the state requires a water system to distribute to affected consumers when the system has violated Maximum Contaminant Levels or other regulations.

A public supply is water withdrawn by public governments and agencies, such as a county water department, and by private companies that is then delivered to users.

A public transportation is various forms of shared-ride services, including buses, vans, trolleys, and subways, which are intended for conveying the public.

A Public Warehouse is a facility where companies rent space to store their goods

A Public Water System (PWS) is any water system which provides water to at least 15 service connections or 25 people for at least 60 days annually.

A public water use is water supplied from a public-water supply and used for such purposes as firefighting, street washing, and municipal parks and swimming pools.

Deutsch: Veröffentlichung / Español: Publicación / Português: Publicação / Français: Publication / Italiano: Pubblicazione

Publication in the environmental context refers to the process of producing and disseminating written works or documents related to environmental studies, research, policies, and information. These publications can include scientific journals, research papers, books, reports, articles, and digital media that focus on various aspects of the environment.