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
MCL
See maximum containment level (MCL).total chlorine residual
The total amount of chlorine residual (including both free chlorine and chemically bound chlorine) present in a water sample after a given contact time.
pipe liner
A plastic liner pulled or pushed into a pipe to eliminate excessive infiltration or exfiltration. Other solutions to the problem of infiltration/exfiltration are the use of cement grouting or replacement of damaged pipe.
endothermic
A chemical change that releases heat.passivating
A metal plating process that forms an oxide layer to protect against corrosion on metals by immersion in an acid solution.
