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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Levels for Reduced TTHM/HAA5 Monitoring040 mg/L and .030 mg/L for TTHM and HAA5, respectively for all water systems except small GW systems.
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LimeCaCO3 or CaO - Quick lime. |
LSLs
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M SampleSample collected from the location in the distribution system with the maximum residence time.
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M/DBPM/DBP – Microbial/Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproduct
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M/RMonitoring and Reporting
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Mandatory Health Effects LanguageSpecific health effects language required for primary MCL or MRDL violation, treatment technique violations and violation of the condition of a variance or exemption.
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Maximum Contaminant Level
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Maximum Contaminant Level GoalMaximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
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Maximum ResidenceThat area of the distribution system where the water has the longest standing time and the longest contact time with a chemical disinfectant.
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