Glossary of Water and Wastewater Terms

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axial to impeller

The direction in which material being pumped flows around the impeller or flows parallel to the impeller shaft.

respiration

The process in which an organism takes in oxygen for its life processes and gives off carbon dioxide.

insoluble (in-SAWL-yoo-bull)

Something that cannot be dissolved.

analyzer

A device that conducts a periodic or continuous measurement of turbidity or some factor such as chlorine or fluoride concentration. Analyzers operate by any of several methods, including photocells, conductivity, or complex instrumentation.

penetrator nozzle

A type of high-pressure water nozzle designed to penetrate blockages in wastewater collection pipes, usually used with jet rodders or combination machines.