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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National Primary Drinking Water RegulationsNational Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) NPDWRs (or primary standards) are legally enforceable standards that apply to public water systems.
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Natural RadiologicalsNaturally occurring radiological contaminants including gross alpha, radium-226, radium-228, and uranium.
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NCWSNCWS - Noncommunity Water System
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NOMNOM – Natural Organic Matter
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Noncommunity Water SystemNoncommunity Water System (NCWS)
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NonsettleableParticles that take a lengthy amount of time to settle by gravity (i.e. many hours, days, or years).
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Nontransient Noncommunity Water System
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Notice of ViolationNotice of Violation (NOV)
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NOVNOV – Notice of Violation
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NPDWRNPDWR – National Primary Drinking Water Regulations NPDWRs (or primary standards) are legally enforceable standards that apply to public water systems.
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