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
submergence
The distance between the water surface and the centerline of an inlet suction pipe or the media surface in a filter.
ballast
A type of transformer that is used to limit the current to an ultraviolet (UV) lamp.
hydrogeologist (HI-dro-jee-ALL-uh-jist)
A person who studies and works with groundwater.
nitrification (NYE-truh-fuh-KAY-shun)
A 2-step aerobic process in which bacteria oxidize the ammonia in water and wastewater into nitrite, and then nitrate. The amount of oxygen required to oxidize the ammonia into nitrate is referred to as the nitrogenous BOD. Also see denitrification.
phytoplankton (FIE-tow-plank-ton)
Small, usually microscopic plants (such as algae), found in lakes, reservoirs, and other bodies of water.
