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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DRINKING WATER |
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NTNCWS
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NucleusA central mass about which other matter collects; a starting point for growth or development.
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O&MO&M – Operation and Maintenance
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OCCTOptimal Corrosion Control Treatment - Corrosion control treatment that minimizes the lead and copper concentrations at users' taps while ensuring that the treatment does not cause the system to violate any primary maximum contaminant level.
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One full yearany 12-consecutive month period of monitoring.
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Optimal Corrosion Control TreatmentOptimal Corrosion Control Treatment (OCCT) Corrosion control treatment that minimizes the lead and copper concentrations at users' taps while ensuring that the treatment does not cause the system to violate any primary maximum contaminant level.
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Organic SubstancesSubstances that come from animal or plant sources and contain carbon. Examples include wood, sugars, proteins, plastics, petroleum-based compounds, solvents and pesticides.
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Oxidant
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OzonationThe application of ozone to water for disinfection or for taste and odor control. |
WASTEWATER |
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Activated SilicaA coagulant aid that is created on-site by neutralizing sodium silicate.
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