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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Land ApplicationThe spraying or spreading of biosolids onto the land surface, the injection of biosolids below the land surface or the incorporation of biosolids into the soil for beneficial use so that the biosolids can either condition the soil or fertilize crops or vegetation grown in the soil.
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Jar TestingLaboratory, bench-scale tests designed to simulate the water plant's coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation processes. The tests can be used to experiment with such things as different coagulants, polymers, and pH ranges.
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IonizationA process causing a movement of electrons within a compound (dissociation of ions) which subsequently causes metals to dissolve.
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IonAn atom or molecule with an electrical charge.
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Intermittent TCR M/R ViolatorsAny PWS with 3 or less monthly or one quarterly monitoring violation during a 12 month period.
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Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule – (IESWTR)
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Inorganic WasteWaste material such as sand, salt, iron, calcium and other mineral materials that are only slightly affected by the action of organisms in wastewater treatment. Inorganic wastes are chemical substances of mineral origin; whereas organic wastes are chemical substances usually of animal or plant origin.
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Inorganic MatterParticles produced by natural weathering of minerals. Examples include sand, salt, iron, calcium salts and other mineral materials.
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Inorganic MaterialMaterial such as sand, salt, iron, calcium and other mineral materials that are only slightly affected by the action of organisms in wastewater treatment. Inorganic matter is comprised of chemical substances of mineral origin; whereas organic matter is comprised of chemical substances that are usually of animal or plant origin.
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InorganicDescribes material that is of mineral origin. Specifically, describes chemical compounds that do not contain carbon and hydrogen.
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