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
sand nozzle
A type of high-pressure water nozzle that is designed to remove large amounts of sand or other light sediment in wastewater collection pipes. Usually used with jet rodders or combination machines.
age tank
A tank used to store a chemical solution of known concentration for feed to a chemical feeder. An age tank usually stores sufficient chemical solution to properly treat the water being treated for at least 1 day. Also called a day tank.
bound water
Water contained within the cell mass of sludges or strongly held on the surface of colloidal particles. A cause of bulking sludge in the activated sludge process. Also see free water.
rodenticide (row-DENT-uh-side)
Any substance or chemical formulated to kill or control rodents.
penta hose
A hose with 5 chambers or tubes.
