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
digester (dye-JEST-er)
A tank in which sludge is placed to allow decomposition by microorganisms. Digestion may occur under anaerobic (more common) or aerobic conditions.
redundancy
Providing an additional layer or component to prevent failure of an entire system (such as an activated sludge process) upon failure of a single component.aerobic (air-O-bick)
A condition in which atmospheric or dissolved oxygen (DO) is present in the aquatic (water) environment.
bit
(1) Cutting blade used in rodding (pipe clearing) operations. (2) Cutting teeth on the auger head of a pipe boring tool.
chloramines (KLOR-uh-means)
Compounds formed by the reaction of hypochlorous acid (or aqueous chlorine) with ammonia.
