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
concentric manhole cone
Cone tapers uniformly from barrel to manhole cover.
station
A point of reference or location in a pipeline is sometimes called a station. As an example, a building service located 51 feet (meters) downstream from a manhole could be reported to be at station 51.
cesspool
A lined or partially lined excavation or pit for dumping raw household wastewater for natural decomposition and percolation into the soil.
carcinogen (kar-SIN-o-jen)
Any substance that tends to produce cancer in an organism.
variable costs
Costs that a utility must cover or pay that are associated with producing a product or service. These costs vary based on the amount of the product or service the utility produces. Also see fixed costs.
