Friday, April 19, 2024, 3:00 PM
Site: Pa. DEP Operator eLearning Center
Course: Pa. DEP Operator eLearning Center (PADEP)
Glossary: Course Glossary
Filtrate Liquid derived from the dewatering of sludge.
- (BNR01) Nitrification and Denitrification – An Introduction to Nitrogen Removal (1485)
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Filtration The process of removing fine particles from water by passing the water through various layers of media.
- (CCR01)Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Overview (2338)
- (COA01) Coagulation – Part 1: The Chemistry of Coagulation (1248)
- (DBP40) Enhanced Coagulation – Basics (1280)
- (DBP43) Jar Testing for Process Control of Conventional Filtration: Part 1 (2019)
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Finished Water Water that has been treated and is ready to be delivered to customers.
- (CCR01)Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Overview (2338)
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Floc Masses of non-settleable microorganisms and particles that come together to form progressively larger, heavier particles. |
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Flow Rate Rate of wastewater flow through a wastewater treatment facility, typically measured in million gallons per day (MGD).
- (BNR01) Nitrification and Denitrification – An Introduction to Nitrogen Removal (1485)
- (BNR02) Nitrification Factors – Suspended Growth Treatment Systems (1821)
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Forage Herbage that is available and acceptable to grazing animals.
- (BIO01) Biosolids Agronomic Loading Rates Part 1 (1247)
- (BIO02) Biosolids Agronomic Loading Rates Part 2 – Manure (1484)
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Frequency How often sampling occurs.
- (RAD01) Radionuclide Rule – Initial Monitoring and Reporting (1503)
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General Permit A statewide permit issued by the Department for a specific category of beneficial use, such as the beneficial use of biosolids, that a person or municipality that obtains a determination of applicability to operate under the permit if the terms and conditions of the permit and certain requirements are met
- (BIO01) Biosolids Agronomic Loading Rates Part 1 (1247)
- (BIO02) Biosolids Agronomic Loading Rates Part 2 – Manure (1484)
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Grandfather also grandfathering
Use of historical data to determine if initial monitoring can be skipped.
- (RAD01) Radionuclide Rule – Initial Monitoring and Reporting (1503)
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Green Manure Cover crop that is incorporated into the soil, while green, for soil improvement.
- (BIO01) Biosolids Agronomic Loading Rates Part 1 (1247)
- (BIO02) Biosolids Agronomic Loading Rates Part 2 – Manure (1484)
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