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# Seepage

The volume of water lost by seepage through the bottom of the reservoir on a given day is calculated:

         $$V\_{seep}=240\*K\_{sat}\*SA$$                                                          8:1.1.7

 where $$V\_{seep}$$ is the volume of water lost from the water body by seepage (m$$^3$$ H$$*2$$O), $$K*{sat}$$ is the effective saturated hydraulic conductivity of the reservoir bottom (mm/hr), and $$SA$$ is the surface area of the water body (ha).