Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning C

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clarifier (KLAIR-uh-fire)

A tank or basin in which water or wastewater is held for a period of time during which the heavier solids settle to the bottom and the lighter materials float to the surface. Also called settling tank or sedimentation basin. Also see sedimentation basin.