Glossary of Water and Wastewater Terms
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z5 random terms from our glossary
manhole sealing
The process of sealing infiltration leaks in a manhole by injecting chemical grout.
storm sewer
A separate pipe, conduit, or open channel (sewer) that carries runoff from storms, surface drainage, and street wash, but does not include domestic and industrial wastes. Storm sewers are often the recipients of hazardous or toxic substances due to the illegal dumping of hazardous wastes or spills caused by accidents involving vehicles transporting these substances. Also see SANITARY SEWER.
chlorine residual analyzer
An instrument used to measure chlorine residual in water or wastewater. This instrument also can be used to control the chlorine dose rate.
gas, sewer
See sewer gas.
solute
The substance dissolved in a solution. A solution is made up of the solvent and the solute.
