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yield

The quantity of water (expressed as a rate of flow—gallons per minute, hour, or day; cubic meters per day; millions of liters per day, or total quantity per year) that can be collected for a given use from surface or groundwater sources. The yield may vary with the use proposed, with the plan of development, and also with economic considerations. Also see safe yield.