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anaerobic
Conditions where oxygen is lacking; organisms not requiring oxygen for respiration.
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amenity horticulture
pleasantness resulting from agreeable Urban horticulture that makes your surroundings more pleasant such sporting fields, parks and gardens.
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biochemical oxygen demand
The decrease in oxygen content in a sample of water that is brought about by the bacterial breakdown of organic matter in the water.
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biosolid
Sewage sludge, organic residual remaining after domestic sewage treatment.
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black water
Water containing human excrement.
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campylobacter
A group of bacteria that is a major cause of diarrhoeal illness.
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cation exchange capacity
The sum of exchangeable cations that a soil can absorb at a specific pH. It is usually expressed din centimoles of charge per kilogram of exchanges (cmolc/kg).
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chloride
Chloride in recycled waters comes from a variety of salts (including detergents) and is present as an ion (Cl-). In addition to its role in salinity, it can be toxic to plants, especially if applied d [..]
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chlorination
Use of chlorine as a means of disinfection.
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