Environment

Environment

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

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chloramination

Environment; Pollution

"Chloramination: the process of treating drinking water by applying chlorine before or after ammonia. This creates a persistent disinfectant residual."

chlorine demand

Environment; Pollution

"A measure of the amount of chlorine which will be consumed by organic matter and other oxidizable substances in a water before a chlorine residual will be found. Chlorine ...

lead poisoning

Environment; Pollution

"Damaging the body (specifically the brain) by absorbing lead through the skin or by swallowing."

litter

Environment; Pollution

"Waste material which is discarded on the ground or otherwise disposed of improperly or thoughtlessly."

industrial wastewater facility

Environment; Pollution

Industrial wastewater facility means all structures, equipment, or processes required to collect, carry away, treat, reclaim or dispose of industrial wastewater.

total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN)

Environment; Pollution

Total Kjeldahl nitrogen or TKN is the sum of organic nitrogen, ammonia (NH3), and ammonium (NH4+) in the chemical analysis of soil, water, or wastewater (e.g. sewage treatment ...