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A comprehensive list of vocabularies and acronyms related to water and wastewater treatment, particularly within the context of the california water environment association (cwea). It includes definitions and explanations of terms commonly used in the field, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in environmental engineering and related disciplines. A wide range of topics, from water quality parameters to treatment processes and regulatory agencies. It serves as a quick reference guide for understanding the terminology used in the water and wastewater industry, aiding in effective communication and comprehension of technical documents and discussions. This resource is essential for anyone involved in the management, operation, and regulation of water and wastewater systems, offering clear and concise definitions that enhance understanding and promote best practices in environmental stewardship.
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dissolved air flotation DAF Answer: dissolved air flotation
Answer: dissolved oxygen
Answer: California Department of Health Services
Answer: The change in voltage per change in time.
Answer: dry weather flow
Answer: Department of Water Resources
Answer: Environmental Impact Statement
Answer: electromotive force or voltage
Answer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
formazin turbidity unit FTU Answer: formazin turbidity unit
Answer: granular activated carbon
gal Answer: gallon
Answer: ground fault interrupter
Answer: gallons per day
Answer: gallons per minute
Answer: gas tungsten arc welding
Answer: Business Emergency and Contingency Plan
Answer: biological nutrient removal
Answer: carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand
Answer: carbon chloroform extract
Answer: California Code of Regulations
cf Answer: cubic feet (foot)
Answer: Code of Federal Regulations
cfs Answer: cubic feet per second
Answer: Methane
Categorical Industrial User CIU Answer: Categorical Industrial User
Answer: common mode
Answer: Capacity Management, Operations,
Clean Water Act
Answer: California Water Environment Association
Answer: hydrogen sulfide
Answer: Hazard Communications Program and Emergency Response Plan
hp Answer: horsepower
Answer: high-performance liquid chromatography
Hz Answer: Hertz
Answer: ion chromatograph
Answer: inductively coupled plasma
Answer: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Answer: kilowatt
kwh Answer: kilowatt hour
Answer: liter
lb Answer: pound
Answer: Mega, a metric prefix meaning 1,000,
m Answer: meter
Answer: mole or molar
Answer: milliamps
Answer: methylene blue active substance
Answer: maximum contaminant level
mg/L Answer: milligrams per liter
Answer: million gallons per day
min Answer: minute
Answer: Manufacturing Information System
mL Answer: milliliter
Answer: mixed liquor suspended solids
Answer: mixed liquor volatile suspended solids
Answer: Man Machine Interface
Answer: Manual of Practice
Answer: most probable number
Answer: National Electrical Code
Answer: National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Answer: National Environmental Policy Act
Answer: Normal Mode
Answer: National Organization for Competency Assurance
Answer: nitrogenous oxygen demand
Answer: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Answer: net positive suction head
Answer: nephelometric turbidity unit(s)
Answer: operation and maintenance
