Glossary of Water and Wastewater Terms

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5 random terms from our glossary

grit channel

1. An enlargement in a collection line where grit can easily settle out of the flow.
2. The waterway of a grit chamber.

soffit

The highest point in the inside of a pipe or conduit.

seasonal water table

A water table that has seasonal changes in depth or elevation.

pressure main

See force main.

compacted backfill

See backfill compaction.