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
sealing water
Water used to prevent wastewater or dirt from reaching moving parts. Sealing water is at a higher pressure than the wastewater it is keeping out of a mechanical device.
ppm
See parts per million.
resistance
That property of a conductor or wire that opposes the passage of a current, thus causing electric energy to be transformed into heat.
dry well
A dry room or compartment in a lift station, near or below the water level, where the pumps are located, usually next to the wet well.
spherulitic (SFEAR-yoo-LIT-tick)
A rounded aggregate of particles; or, crystals in the form of a ball.
