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
shock load
A type of flow or pollutant concentration received at a water or wastewater treatment plant in sufficient quantity or strength to momentarily exceed the normal loading ranges. This shock causes problems in treatment processes and requires adjustments to normal operational procedures. Examples include hydraulic or organic overloading or a toxic pollutant in the influent wastestream.
corporation stop
A water service shutoff valve located at a street water main. This valve cannot be operated from the ground surface because it is buried and there is no valve box. Also called a corporation cock.
sacrificial anode
An easily corroded material deliberately installed in a pipe or tank. The intent of such an installation is to give up (sacrifice) this anode to corrosion while the water facilities remain relatively corrosion free.
liquefaction (lick-we-FACK-shun)
The conversion of large, solid particles of sludge into very fine particles that either dissolve or remain suspended in wastewater.
trap dip
See dip.
