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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 X Y Z Symbols and Numbers

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M-zoned
Macronutrient
Macroscopic Organisms
Main Line
Main Sewer
Man Machine Interface
Mandrel
Manhole
Manhole Bedding
Manhole Depth
Manhole Elevation
Manhole Flow
Manhole Frame
Manhole Grade Ring
Manhole Infiltration
Manhole Inflow
Manhole Invert
Manhole Jack
Manhole Lid
Manhole Lid Dust Pan
Manhole Ring
Manhole Sealing
Manhole Tools
Manhole Trough
Manhole Vent
Manifold
Mannings Formula
Mannings Tables
Manometer
Masking Agents
Mass Emission Rate
Material Safety Data Sheet
Maximum Contaminant Level
MBAS
MCL
MCLG
MCRT
Mean Cell Residence Time
Measured Flow
Measured Variable
Mechanical Aeration
Mechanical Cleaning
Mechanical Joint
Mechanical Plug
Media
Median
MEG
Megger
Megohm
Membrane Fouling
Meniscus
Mercaptans
Mesh
Mesophilic Bacteria
Mesotrophic
Metabolism
Metal
Metalimnion
Metered
Methoxychlor
Methyl Orange Alkalinity
MF
Mg Per L
Microbial Growth
Microfiltration
Micron
Micronutrient
Microorganisms
Microscreen
Mil
Milligrams Per Liter
Millimicron
Million Gallons
Mineral
Mineral Content
Miscible
Mixed Liquor
Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids
Mixture
MLSS
MLVSS
Molar
Molarity
Mole
Molecular Oxygen
Molecular Weight
Molecule
Monitor, Television
Monomer
Monomictic
Monovalent
Most Probable Number
Mother Circuit Board
Motile
Motor Efficiency
Moving Average
MPN
MRDL
MSDS
Mudballs
Muffle Furnace
Multistage Pump
Mutagenic