Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition:-ance (Suffix) Added to the stem of a verb to form a noun indicating a state or condition, such as result or capacity, associated with the verb.-ance (Suffix) A process or action. Origin: Via -ance, from -antia, -entia.
The actual daily amount of water that most horses need to consume (at a minimum) to maintain body functions and remain properly hydrated is from a half gallon to a gallon per 100 pounds of body weight.
As an example, a 40-dog boarding facility with 5 employees, 10 groomings with bathing per day and 3 laundry loads per day would require about 675 to 700 gallons of water per day. These are estimates and in all cases must be compared to the Plumbing Code requirements to be sure they meet or exceed the minimum flow rates.