Women of Water Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. Process of forming fluffy masses in a liquid by adding a coagulant.
  2. 3. A selective barrier used in filtration processes.
  3. 4. A group of microorganisms that stick to each other and to surfaces.
  4. 6. Abbreviation for an international non-profit association that promotes water quality.
  5. 9. A compound composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
  6. 11. A tank or device for removing solids from liquid.
  7. 13. Potential, The potential difference across the phase boundary between a solid and its liquid medium, important in stability of colloids.
  8. 14. Molecule used for advanced oxidation processes or disinfection.
  9. 16. Layer of impurities that accumulates on the surface of water.
  10. 21. The enrichment of a body of water with nutrients, leading to excessive plant growth and decay.
  11. 26. Flowing in water entering a treatment system.
  12. 28. A group of man-made chemicals found in a variety of consumer products.
  13. 29. The action of filtering something.
  14. 33. The continued possession, use, or control of something.
  15. 35. Process where particulate matter settles to the bottom of a liquid.
  16. 36. Chemical reaction involving the transfer of electrons.
  17. 37. The process or method of bringing about intimate contact between air and a liquid.
  18. 38. Type of light used in disinfection processes.
  19. 40. Acronym for managing key pumping stations in wastewater treatment.
  20. 41. The “Monster of Whitechapel”
  21. 42. State-specific water environment association in Utah.
Down
  1. 2. The cloudiness or haziness of a fluid.
  2. 5. A type of chemical reaction involving the transfer of electrons between two species.
  3. 7. Organization dedicated to managing and treating water.
  4. 8. A common cause of sewer blockages, especially in urban areas.
  5. 10. Outflowing water from a treatment plant.
  6. 12. The breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms.
  7. 15. Substance that provides nourishment essential for growth.
  8. 16. Residue or waste matter from sewage treatment.
  9. 17. A process that occurs without oxygen.
  10. 18. A process used to increase the solids content of sludge.
  11. 19. The process of cleaning water to destroy bacteria and pathogens.
  12. 20. A biological environment that is deficient in molecular oxygen, but may contain chemically bound oxygen, such as nitrates and nitrites.
  13. 22. Any finely divided, insoluble impurities that mark the clarity of the water.
  14. 23. Process of recovering or restoring water.
  15. 24. A vessel or chamber where the process of decomposition occurs.
  16. 25. Wall, A barrier across a river designed to alter its flow characteristics.
  17. 27. A biological process by which nitrate is converted to nitrogen gas.
  18. 30. Used or contaminated water from sources such as households and industries.
  19. 31. Process of adding air to water.
  20. 32. A system for treating sewage and wastewater in a closed tank.
  21. 34. A microbial process that converts ammonium into nitrogen gas under anaerobic conditions.
  22. 39. Sludge, Material produced by aerating sewage and settled sludge.