Glossary Terms

May 3, 2017

water treatment

See water conditioning.
May 3, 2017

water table

The level of groundwater. The upper surface of the zone of saturation of groundwater above an impermeable layer of soil or rock (through which water cannot […]
May 3, 2017

water softening

The reduction/removal of calcium and magnesium ions, which are the principal cause of hardness in water. The cation exchange resin method is most commonly used for […]
May 3, 2017

water softener salt

Salt suitable for regenerating residential and commercial cation exchange water softeners. Most commonly used for this purpose is sodium chloride (NaCl) in crystal or pelletized form. […]
May 3, 2017

water softener

– Chemical A compound which, when introduced into water used for cleaning or washing, will counteract the effects of the hard water minerals (calcium and magnesium) […]
May 3, 2017

water logged tank

A tank (as in domestic water well pumping system) in which too much water has accumulated and has replaced some of the air in the tank’s […]
May 3, 2017

water hammer

The shock wave or series of waves caused by the resistance of inertia to an abrupt change (acceleration or deceleration) of water flow through a water […]
May 3, 2017

water density (maximum)

The maximum density of water is reached at 39° F (4° C). It becomes less dense at both higher and lower temperatures.
May 3, 2017

water cycle

See hydrologic cycle.