Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning I

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infiltration (in-fill-TRAY-shun)

The seepage of groundwater into a wastewater collection system, including service connections. Seepage frequently occurs through defective or cracked pipes, pipe joints and connections, interceptor access risers and covers, or manhole walls.