Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning C

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clarifier (KLAIR-uh-fire)

A tank or basin in which water or wastewater is provided a calm environment, which encourages the heavier solids to settle to the bottom and the lighter materials to float to the surface. Also called settling tank. Also see sedimentation.