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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DenitrifiersFacultative heterotrophic bacteria (such as Pseudomonas, Bacillus and Achromobacter) that convert nitrate in wastewater to nitrogen gas, given an anoxic environment.
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DenitrificationAn anoxic process that occurs when nitrite or nitrate ions are reduced to nitrogen gas and nitrogen bubbles are formed as a result of this process.
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DBTDBT - Design Basis Threat Description of a specific adversary and mode of attack that has a degree of likelihood of occurring.
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DBPs
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DBP Rule
DBP Rule - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
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Agronomic Loading RatesThe annual whole biosolids application rate designed to:
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D Sampling SitesRepresentative sites within the distribution system.
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CWSCWS - Community Water System
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CCTCCT - Corrosion Control Treatment Water 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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CCRCCR -Consumer Confidence Report An annual water quality report that community water systems deliver to their customers.
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