Glossary of Water and Wastewater Terms

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5 random terms from our glossary

agglomeration (uh-glom-er-A-shun)

The growing or coming together of small scattered particles into larger flocs or particles, which settle rapidly. Also see floc.

GIS

See geographic information system.

decomposed pipe

Pipe that has been destroyed or weakened by chemical actions.

easement

Legal right to use the property of others for a specific purpose. For example, a utility company may have a 5-foot (1.5-meter) easement along the property line of a home. This gives the utility the legal right to install and maintain a wastewater collection line within the easement.

industrial pretreatment (waste) inspector

A person who conducts inspections of industrial pretreatment facilities to ensure protection of the environment and compliance with general and categorical pretreatment regulations. Also called a pretreatment inspector.