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
inline filtration
The addition of chemical coagulants directly to the filter inlet pipe. The chemicals are mixed by the flowing water. Flocculation and sedimentation facilities are eliminated. This pretreatment method is commonly used in pressure filter installations. Also see conventional filtration and direct filtration.
television inspection log
A record of a pipeline television inspection that provides date, line location, footage distances, pipe quadrant locations, and descriptions of all conditions observed in the inspection.
cone of influence
The depression, roughly conical in shape, produced in the water table by the pumping of water from a well. Also called the cone of depression. Also see circle of influence.
wholesome water
Water that is safe and palatable for human consumption.
soil stabilization
Injection of chemical grouts into saturated or otherwise unstable soil. The process seals out water and prevents further instability.
