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
littoral zone (LIT-or-ul)
- That portion of a body of fresh water extending from the shoreline lakeward to the limit of occupancy of rooted plants.
- The strip of land along the shoreline between the high and low water levels.
buffer action
The action of certain ions in solution in opposing a change in hydrogen ion concentration.
air blower
A device used to ventilate manholes and lift stations.
hydraulic population equivalent
A flow of 100 gallons (378 liters) per day is the hydraulic or flow equivalent to the contribution or flow from one person. Population equivalent = 100 GPCD or gallons per capita per day (378 LPCD or liters per capita per day).
catalyzed (KAT-uh-lized)
To be acted upon by a catalyst.