Glossary Terms

1. As a verb: to cause a dissolved substance to form a solid which comes out of solution and can be removed by settling or filtering. […]

The application of chlorine to a water prior to other water treatment processes.

Parts per trillion.

Parts per billion.

Parts per million.

Point-of-use.

Dark purple, odorless crystals (with a blue metallic sheen) that dissolve in water to produce a purple-red color. Potassium permanganate is a powerful oxidizing agent that […]

A colorless potassium salt which can be used as a regenerant in cation exchange water softeners and dealkalizers.

A water supply which meets USEPA and/or state water quality standards and that is considered safe and fit for human consumption.