Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning E

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energy grade line (EGL)

A line that represents the elevation of energy head (in feet or meters) of water flowing in a pipe, conduit, or channel. The line is drawn above the hydraulic grade line (gradient) a distance equal to the velocity head of the water flowing at each section or point along the pipe or channel. Also see hydraulic grade line.