Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning B

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bioaugmentation

The addition of bacterial cultures to speed up the breakdown of grease and other organic materials. Bioaugmentation is used to clean collection systems and, on a preventive basis, to remove deposits in collection systems. This method is also used to prevent grease buildup in lift station wet wells.