Water and Wastewater Fundamentals Glossary of Acronyms and Terms

Every industry, field and discipline has its language, including acronyms. The following glossary provides a guide to the terminology of the water and wastewater industries. It has been compiled from various sources and is in no way complete. The Atlantic Water and Wastewater Association (ACWWA) provides this glossary free of charge to assist operators in their studies. Please address any corrections in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This document will be periodically updated.  

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