OWP will be closed from 4:00 pm on Friday, December 20, 2024, until 8:00 am on Thursday, January 2, 2025, for Winter Break.
(All times are PST.)
If exams are submitted: |
Course certificates will be mailed: |
By December 13th |
By December 20th |
After December 20th |
Early January |
Please note: Postmark dates will not be honored.
Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning S
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
sterilization (STAIR-uh-luh-ZAY-shun)
The removal or destruction of all microorganisms, including pathogens and other bacteria, vegetative forms, and spores. Also see disinfection.