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lagoon
A lagoon may refer to an artificial pond or pool used to capture and contain stormwater excesses or to hold wastewater for treatment. In the natural environment, a lagoon refers to a stretch of salt water separated from an ocean or sea by a sandbar or reef.
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process water
Water treated to a specific quality for use in a defined process
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water audit
A process by which a quantitative and/or qualitative review of water use is made to determine the existence of leaks, and/or opportunities to reduce, reuse or recycle water resources.
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water-energy-food security nexus
The Water-Energy-Food Security Nexus refers to the relationships between water, energy and food being inextricably linked and inter-dependent; that risks on any one of the three components within the nexus also puts the other components at risk.
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absolute filtration rate
The absolute filtration rate refers to the largest size particle that can pass through a specified filtration unit. See also Nominal Filtration Rate.
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adsorption
Accumulation of molecules at the surface of a solid or liquid.
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advanced metering area
A portion of a system which is defined by the use and integration of smart metering, communication and information systems that enable a utility and its customers to communicate with one another.
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aerate / aeration / aerification
The process by which air is mixed with, dissolved in or circulated through water or other fluid.
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affiliate / industry affiliate
An industry affiliate is an association or water “cluster” which may provide a range of supports, services and benefits to member individuals or entities within an industry. An affiliate is typically a non-profit or non-governmental organization (NGO), and may represent a focus on a specific topic area or discipline within the industry and/or a par [..]
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anion
An anion is a negatively charged ion. See also Cation and Ion Exchange.
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