1.  Roots of wheat which have been stunted by excessive water in spring will be less able to withstand a summer drought.

2.  A good idea, says the handyman, because it avoids power washing, which can get excessive water on and under the clapboards or shingles.

3.  Excessive water can cause wood to warp, veneer to dislodge, leather to stretch and padding to mildew.

4.  It is possible for masonry to deteriorate if it is subjected to excessive water.

5.  Like most diuretics, it was believed that coffee initiated excessive water loss through increased urination.

6.  Plants such as Chinese hibiscus and bougainvillea, though not drought tolerant, bring vibrant color without requiring excessive water.

7.  Some creatures, in fact, are benefiting from the excessive water.

8.  The major problems they cause, he says, are when they are sliced by construction projects or knocked out by excessive water.

9.  He said it might weaken existing structures if excessive water was extracted from the ground.

10.  He said any form of wastage was prohibited in Islam, including excessive water usage during ablutions.