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Explore el repositorio centralizado de SGWASA de términos, información y procesos relacionados con los sistemas de agua y alcantarillado a continuación.

Sedimentation

The process of allowing suspended particles in water to settle to the bottom.

Service Line

The pipe that connects your home to the water main. This is often a private line, meaning the homeowner is responsible for its maintenance and repair.

Settlement

Gravitational settling is, as has been noted, one of the most efficient means of separating solids from surrounding liquid.

Source Reduction (PFAS)

Strategies to reduce the production and release of PFAS into the environment.

Stormwater

Rainwater that runs off of surfaces, such as roads and roofs.

Tertiary Treatment

The third and final phase of wastewater treatment, which removes remaining nutrients and contaminants.

Trimethylacetic Acid

Trimethylacetic acid is a colored crystalline solid of low toxicity that is soluble in water, ethyl alcohol and diethyl ether

Turbidity

The cloudiness or haziness of water, caused by suspended particles.

Vacuum (Vac) Truck

A vac truck, short for vacuum truck, is a specialized industrial vehicle equipped with a powerful pump and tank designed to suction liquids, sludges, slurries, or solids from various environments.

Wastewater Collection System

The network of pipes and sewers that collect wastewater from homes and businesses.

Water & Sewer Line Mapping

Water & Sewer Line Mapping is the process of creating detailed maps that show the location of water and sewer pipes beneath the ground. These maps are essential for locating leaks, repairing broken pipes, and planning future infrastructure projects.

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant

A facility that processes water to ensure it is safe for consumption.

Calm Sea

Ingeniería

Somos los guardianes del planeta. Es nuestra responsabilidad protegerlo para las generaciones futuras.

David Attenborough

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