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
ester
A compound formed by the reaction between an acid and an alcohol with the elimination of a molecule of water.
insertion puller
A device used to pull long segments of flexible pipe material into a wastewater collection line when sliplining to rehabilitate a deteriorated pipe.
centralized waste treatment (CWT) facility
A facility designed to properly handle treatment of specific hazardous wastes from industries with similar wastestreams. The wastewaters containing the hazardous substances are transported to the facility for proper storage, treatment, and disposal. Different facilities treat different types of hazardous wastes.
supernatant (soo-per-NAY-tent)
The relatively clear water layer between the sludge on the bottom and the scum on the surface of an anaerobic digester, septic tank (interceptor), or secondary clarifier. Also called clear zone.
centrate
The water leaving a centrifuge after most of the solids have been removed.
