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Issues related to the circumstances or condition of the earth's natural surroundings.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
aerated lagoons
Environment; Pollution
"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 ...
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