Glossary & Lingo

A method of treating water that consists of the addition of coagulant chemicals, flash mixing, coagulation, flocculation, and filtration. The sedimentation process is omitted.

The process which kills or inactivates most microorganisms in water, including all pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria, parasites, and viruses. There are several methods used to disinfect, with chlorination being the most frequently seen in water treatment.

The equipment involved with the delivery of treated water from the treatment facility to the water system user. Maintaining pressure and a chlorine residual is essential to ensuring drinking water safety.