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powder activated carbon treatment (PACT)

Environment; Pollution

"Powdered Activated Carbon Treatment (PACT) is a wastewater technology in which powdered activated carbon is added to an anaerobic or aerobic treatment system. The carbon in the biological ...

dechlorination

Environment; Pollution

To remove the chlorine from (a substance, such as water). "Reduction of sodium chloride in the tissues and fluids of the body by reducing its intake or increasing its excretion."

dissolved oxygen

Environment; Pollution

"Dissolved oxygen (DO) refers to microscopic bubbles of gaseous oxygen (O2) that are mixed in water and available to aquatic organisms for respiration—a critical process for almost all ...

batch reactor

Environment; Pollution

"A typical batch reactor consists of a tank with an agitator and integral heating/cooling system." "Liquids and solids are usually charged via connections in the top cover of the ...

colloid

Environment; Pollution

"A homogeneous, non crystalline substance consisting of large molecules or ultramicroscopic particles of one substance dispersed through a second substance. Colloids include gels, sols, and ...

constructed wetland

Environment; Pollution

"A constructed wetland or wet park is an artificial wetland created as a new or restored habitat for native and migratory wildlife, for anthropogenic discharge such as wastewater, storm water ...

aerated lagoons

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"Aerated lagoons are relatively shallow lagoons in which wastewater is added at a single point either at the edge or middle of the lagoon and the effluent is removed from another point. The ...