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Oligotrophic lakes
Deep clear lakes with few nutrients, little organic matter and a high dissolved-oxygen level.
Organic matter
Substances of (dead) plant or animal matter, with a carbon-hydrogen structure.
Osmosis
Water molecules passing through membranes naturally, to the side with the highest concentration of dissolved impurities.
Outfall
The place where a wastewater treatment plant discharges treated water into the environment.
Overflow rate
One of the guidelines for design of the settling tanks and clarifiers in a treatment plant to determine if tanks and clarifiers are used enough.
Oxidation
A chemical reaction in which ions are transferring electrons, to increase positive valence.
Oxidation pond
A man-made body of water in which waste is consumed by bacteria.
Oxidation-reduction potential
The electric potential required to transfer electrons from the oxidant to the reductant, used as a qualitative measure of the state of oxidation in water treatment systems.
Oxygen depletion
The reduction of the dissolved oxygen level in a water body.
Ozone
An unstable oxidizing agent, that consists of three oxygen atoms and can be found in the ozone layer in the atmosphere. It is produced by electrical discharge through oxygen or by specifically designed UV-lamps.
Ozone generator
A device that generates ozone by passing a voltage through a chamber that contains oxygen. It is often used as a disinfection system.
Big Iron Drilling Ltd
4450 Eleniak Road NW
Edmonton, AB T6B 2S1
TEL:(780) 433-2555 | TOLL FREE: 1-800-BIG-IRON (24 Hours) | FAX:(780) 431-1091
HOURS
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed
Statutory Holidays - Closed
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