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POTABLE WATER DEFINITIONS
| Potable water |
water that has been treated so that it is drinkable |
| Turbidity |
turbulance in the water, churning in the water |
| Raw Water |
untreated, water directly from the river |
| Treated Water |
water that has been filtered, chlorinated and is ready for consuption (synonymous with potable) |
| Suspended Material |
particles, sand, etc. that are contained in the water. Normally, the more turbid the water in the river, the more suspended material it will contain
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| Sludge |
the suspended material in the water once separated from the water |
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Operations Overview 
