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
SDWA
See Safe Drinking Water Act.
inverted siphon
A pressure pipeline used to carry wastewater flowing in a gravity collection system under a depression, such as a valley or roadway, or under a structure, such as a building. Also called a depressed sewer.
base metal
A metal (such as iron) that reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form hydrogen. Also see noble metal.
remote terminal unit (RTU)
A computer-based control device containing programmable software; used to control process variables and equipment.well log
A record of the thickness and characteristics of the soil, rock, and water-bearing formations encountered during the drilling (sinking) of a well.