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
coagulant (ko-AGG-yoo-lent)
A chemical that causes very fine particles to clump (floc) together into larger particles. This makes it easier to separate the solids from the liquids by settling, skimming, draining, or filtering.
CMOM (capacity, management, operation, and maintenance)
A program developed by collection system agencies to ensure adequate capacity and also proper management, operation, and maintenance of the collection system to prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs).
indirect discharger
A nondomestic discharger introducing pollutants to a POTW. These facilities are subject to the EPA pretreatment regulations.
surfaced defect
A break or opening in a wastewater collection pipe where the covering soil has been washed away and the opening or break is exposed on the ground surface.
SDGS system
See small-diameter gravity sewer system.
