Course Glossary

This shows the specialized terms used in EarthWise Academy. This section contains all the definitions used in the various course glossaries used by each course.

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Entries starting with: F

Filtrate

Liquid derived from the dewatering of sludge.

(BNR01) Nitrification and Denitrification – An Introduction to Nitrogen Removal (1485)

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)

Finished Water

Water that has been treated and is ready to be delivered to customers.

(CCR01)Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Overview (2338)

Floc

Masses of non-settleable microorganisms and particles that come together to form progressively larger, heavier particles.

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)

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)

Frequency

How often sampling occurs.

(RAD01) Radionuclide Rule – Initial Monitoring and Reporting (1503)

Entries starting with: G

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)

Grandfather

also grandfathering

Use of historical data to determine if initial monitoring can be skipped.

(RAD01) Radionuclide Rule – Initial Monitoring and Reporting (1503)

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)