Glossary Terms

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corrosion

The gradual decomposition or destruction of a material by oxidation or chemical actions, often due to an electrochemical reaction.
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contamination

The introduction of any contaminant into a water source or supply.
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contaminant

1. Any undesirable physical, chemical, or microbiological substance or matter in a given water source or supply. Anything in water which is not H2O may be […]
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contained bed

See packed bed.
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connate water

Water deposited simultaneously with rock formations and held with essentially no flow; usually occurs deep in the earth, and usually is high in minerals due to […]
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conductivity

The quality or power to carry electrical current; in water; related to the concentration of ions capable of carrying electrical current. (See conductance, electrolyte.)
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conductance

In water conditioning, the readiness of water to carry electricity; the reciprocal of electrical resistance. The unit of measure for conductance is the siemens (formally called […]
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composite sample

A mixture of a number of single or “grab” samples, intended to produce a typical or average sample. May be made up of equal volumes of […]
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compensated hardness

A calculated value based upon the total hardness, the magnesium-to-calcium ratio, and the sodium, iron, manganese concentrations in a water. This value is used to correct […]