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
trickling filter
A treatment process in which wastewater trickling over media enables the formation of slimes or biomass, which contain organisms that feed upon and remove wastes from the water being treated.
lead (LEED)
A wire or conductor that carries electric current and connects 2 locations electrically.
benchmark
A standard or point of reference used to judge or measure quality or value.
suction lift
The negative pressure in feet (meters) of water or inches (centimeters) of mercury vacuum on the suction side of a pump. The pressure can be measured from the centerline of the pump down to the elevation of the hydraulic grade line on the suction side of the pump.
soil pollution
The leakage (exfiltration) of raw wastewater into the soil or ground area around a wastewater collection pipe.
