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utilized as fuels or raw materials for <br />chemical processes. <br />• Anaerobic Digestion: Breaking down <br />organic waste in the absence of oxygen to <br />produce biogas (primarily methane and <br />carbon dioxide), which can be used for <br />electricity and heat generation, or <br />upgraded to biomethane for use as a <br />renewable natural gas. <br />Water Systems is any water system, whether <br />publicly or privately owned and managed, that <br />provides water for human consumption to at least <br />15 connections or regularly serves at least 25 <br />individuals. <br />Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) refers to a <br />movement that describes advocates who support <br />housing development as a response to the <br />outcomes of restrictive zoning and planning <br />policies. <br />Zone of Influence in the context of drinking <br />water refers to the area surrounding a water <br />source, such as a well or a reservoir, where the <br />extraction of water affects the local groundwater <br />levels or flow patterns. This zone is crucial for <br />managing and protecting drinking water supplies, <br />as it delineates the region where human activities, <br />such as pumping, can impact the quality and <br />quantity of water available. Properly <br />understanding and managing the zone of <br />influence helps ensure sustainable water <br />extraction, prevents contamination, and protects <br />the integrity of the drinking water source. <br />Glossary I County of Hawaii General Plan 22 <br />