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Explore SGWASA's centralized repository of terms, information, and processes related to water and sewer systems below.

Health Advisory

A guideline issued by health agencies to inform the public about potential health risks.

Homeowner Responsibility

In most cases, homeowners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of their service lines, including leaks, breaks, and other issues.

Influent

The untreated wastewater that enters a treatment plant.

Infrastructure

The underlying facilities and systems that support a community, such as water and wastewater treatment plants.

Insurance Coverage

Some homeowners insurance policies may cover damage to the service line, but coverage can vary.

Leak

A break or hole in a pipe that allows water to escape.

Leak Detection

The process of identifying and repairing leaks in water pipes and fixtures.

Main Break

A break in the water main.

Millions of Gallons Per Day (MgD)

MGD is typically used when describing treatment plant capacity. One mgd equals 133,680.56 cubic feet per day, 1.5472 cubic feet per second or 3.0689 acre-feet per day.

Non-Potable Water

Water that is not safe to drink, such as reclaimed water.

PFAS - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

A large group of man-made chemicals that are resistant to heat, oil, and stains and have been used
to create modern products commonly used in various industries (worldwide) since the 1940s. They have been used in a wide range of products, including cookware, firefighting foams, and waterproof clothing.

PFAS is defined as a long carbon chain with fluorine atoms attached to most or all of the carbons.

PFOA - Perfluorooctanoic Acid

A type of PFAS that has been widely used in manufacturing.

PFOA is a carbon chain of eight carbons with fluorine atoms attached to all of them, and a sulfonate group (-SO3-) at one end.

Water Education

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