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Issues related to the circumstances or condition of the earth's natural surroundings.

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flow equalization

Environment; Pollution

"Flow equalization is the process of controlling hydraulic velocity, or flow rate, through a wastewater treatment system. The equalization of flow prevents short term, high ...

sewer line extension

Environment; Pollution

"'Sewer line extension' means any pipe added or connected to an existing sewerage system, together with any pump stations: Provided, That the term does not include ...

storm sewage

Environment; Pollution

"Storm sewage, or storm water, is runoff from precipitation that is collected in a system of pipes or open channels."

sludge drying bed

Environment; Pollution

"Sludge drying bed is used as the last step of dewatering system. Sludge of the system is dewatered on these beds by evaporation and drainage. Moreover, cationic polymer can ...

domestic wastewater

Environment; Pollution

"Domestic sewage carries used water from houses and apartments; it is also called sanitary sewage."

sewerage system

Environment; Pollution

"'Sewerage system' means a system of sewers and appurtenances for the collection, transportation, pumping, treatment and disposal of domestic wastewater together with ...

electron acceptor in bacteria reaction

Environment; Pollution

"Just as there are a number of different electron donors (organic matter in organotrophs, inorganic matter in lithotrophs), there are a number of different electron ...